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Workers' Compensation:
The spousal benefit is 60% of the state's average weekly wage. Children are considered dependent until age 18, age 25 if full-time student, or longer if incapable of self-support. Upon remarriage, the remaining benefit is paid to the legal guardian of the dependent children. If spouse and children are ineligible, benefits terminate.
Contact: Workers' Compensation Division, New Hampshire Department of Labor. 95 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 271-3177. www.labor.state.nh.us.
Funeral:
Maximum of $5,000 for burial expenses.
Contact: Workers' Compensation Division, New Hampshire Department of Labor. 95 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 271-3177. www.labor.state.nh.us.
Pension:
Spouse receives an annual allowance not to exceed $1,250. If the spouse remarries, the annual allowance will transfer to any dependent children under age 18, then to dependent parents. Children are considered dependent until age 18 or age 23 if attending college full-time.
Contact: New Hampshire Retirement System. 54 Regional Drive, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 410-3500. http://webster.state.nh.us/retirement.
Support Organizations:
The 100 Club of New Hampshire
PO Box 23
Manchester, NH 03105-0023
(603) 623-9000
www.hundredclub.com
Provides $5,000 immediate assistance. Educational assistance available to children attending institutions of higher learning for an average of $8,500 per year. Vocational or career assistance also available for the spouse. |
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| Education |
Training is available at the State Fire Academy at a cost. Training is not required for volunteer firefighters, but it is highly encouraged.
Contact: Division of Fire Standards and Training, State of New Hampshire Department of Safety. 10 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305. Phone: (603) 271-2661. Fax: (603) 271-1091. |
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| Workers Compensation |
Volunteers who are permanently disabled in the line-of-duty are eligible for compensation. The average weekly wage for a volunteer is considered to be the amount that entitles the volunteer to the state's average weekly wage as a maximum benefit.
Contact: Workers' Compensation Division, New Hampshire Department of Labor. 95 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 271-3177. www.labor.state.nh.us. |
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| Funding |
The Department of Safety administers an emergency management assistance grant program that provides funding to eligible applicants for training, planning, and drills.
Contact: New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards and Training, Richard M. Flynn Fire Academy. 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305. Phone: (603) 271-2231. Fax: (603) 225-7341. |
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| Health |
There is no state program, but some local jurisdictions provide health benefits such as physicals and immunizations. |
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N/A |
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| Malpractice |
Any firefighter who is acting in an official capacity is not liable for any civil damages resulting from acts or omissions, except in cases of gross negligence. |
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| Retirement |
Although state law was enacted and became effective in 1998, the program has not yet been made available to local municipalities by the Length of Service Awards Committee. State legislation states that the sponsor must contribute a minimum of $300 per member annually and the member must contribute $60 per year. Entitlement age is 60 years old and completion of 20+ years service credit. No additional benefits accrued after 20 years credited service. Vesting: 20% after five years to 100% after 10 years.
Contact: New Hampshire Retirement System. 54 Regional Drive, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 410-3500. |
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