Support for Wildland Firefighter Families: Assistance in Difficult Times
New legislation establishes a program to support families of wildland firefighters and support personnel who are injured, critically ill, or killed in the line of duty. The program aims to provide prompt assistance, information on benefits, and travel expense reimbursement for next-of-kin. The goal is to help families cope during challenging situations.
Key points
The program will provide support to the next-of-kin of wildland firefighters and support personnel affected in the line of duty.
It includes notifications, travel expense reimbursement for hospital visits, access to counselors, and centralized case management.
Families will receive personalized information on available federal benefits and financial assistance.
The act does not alter existing Line of Duty Death benefits for federal firefighters.
Status:
Introduced
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