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Workers Compensation:
Spousal benefit is 45% of volunteer's average weekly wages in regular employment or a maximum of 60% if spouse has children. Upon remarriage, spouse receives 180 weeks of compensation or balance of 500 weeks, whichever is less.
Contact: Idaho State Industrial Commission. 317 Main Street, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0041. Phone: (208) 334-6000 or (800) 950-2110. www.iic.idaho.gov
Funeral:
Maximum of $6,000 for burial expenses.
Contact: Idaho State Industrial Commission. 317 Main Street, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0041. Phone: (208) 334-6000 or (800) 950-2110. www2.state.id.us/iic/index.html
Child's Education:
For dependents of full-time or part-time firefighters, including volunteers, killed or disabled in the line of duty. The state provides tuition, fees, on-campus room and board, and a maximum book allowance of $500 per semester or quarter or other period at Idaho public institutions of higher learning or public professional-technical colleges.
Limit is 36 months or four 9-month periods. Benefits shall not exceed 10 years past the date the dependent receives a high school diploma, or equivalency, or beyond the date the dependent turns age 30, whichever event comes first. The public safety officer must have been resident of Idaho at the time of his or her death.
Contact: Idaho State Department of Education. 650 West State St., PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0027. Phone: (208) 332-6800. www.sde.state.id.us/Dept/
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| Education |
Firefighters are eligible for Emergency Services Training and NFA courses through the Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education free of charge. Other courses are available for a fee. Additionally, the Bureau of Hazardous Materials will provide HAZMAT training free of charge. The State Fire Marshal operates a video lending library.
Contact: Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education. 650 West State Street, Len B. Jordan Building, Room 324, PO Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0095. Phone: (208) 334-3216. Fax: (208) 334-2365. |
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| Workers Compensation |
Local municipalities provide workers' compensation coverage through the State Insurance Fund at the same rate as career firefighters receive.
Contact: Idaho State Insurance Fund. 1215 W. State St., PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0044. Phone: (208) 332-2100. Toll Free: 1-800-334-2370. |
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| Funding |
The Department of Commerce offers several block grant programs for rural and community fire departments.
Contact: Idaho Department of Commerce. 700 West State Street, PO Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0093. Phone: (208) 334-2470. Fax: (208) 334-2631. |
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| Health |
Many local departments provide physical examinations and immunizations, but there are no state benefits. |
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| Legal |
N/A |
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| Malpractice |
Emergency first responders are not liable for civil damages caused by any act or omission committed in good faith, except those committed in reckless or grossly negligent misconduct. |
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| Retirement |
None. |
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N/A |
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