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One-Time:
The spouse receives a lump sum of $20,000. Additional $5,000 for one child or $10,000 total for two or more children.
Contact: Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court No. 8776. 1915 North Stiles Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Phone: (405) 522-8776 or (405) 522-8600. www.owcc.state.ok.us.
Workers Compensation:
Weekly benefit is 70% of the deceased's average weekly wage from regular employment for spouse and additional 15% for each child, up to a maximum of 30%. The maximum weekly benefit is the state's average weekly wage. Upon remarriage, the spouse receives a two-year lump sum and benefits terminate. Unmarried children are considered dependents until age 18, age 23 if a full-time student, or longer if incapable of self-support.
Contact: Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court No. 8776. 1915 North Stiles Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Phone: (405) 522-8776 or (405) 522-8600. www.owcc.state.ok.us.
Funeral:
Maximum of $5,000 for burial expenses paid to dependent, or if there are none, to the estate.
Contact: Workers' Compensation Court. 1915 North Stiles Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Phone: (405) 522-8776 or (405) 522-8600. www.owcc.state.ok.us.
Pension:
Must be a member of the Firefighters Pension and Retirement System to receive benefits. $5,000 death benefit. Beneficiary receives an amount not to exceed 100% of the pension they would have received if firefighter had reached retirement date. If the firefighter dies from heart disease, injury to the respiratory system or cancer, death may be presumed line of duty. Payable to spouse or, if spouse dies, to children under age 18 or until age 22 if full-time student.
Contact: Firefighters Pension and Retirement System. 4545 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 265, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Phone: (405) 522-4600 or (800) 525-7461. www.youroklahoma.com/okfirepen.
Child's Education:
Tuition waivers available for both resident and non-resident tuition, limited to a period of 5 years.
Contact: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Phone: (405) 255-9100. www.okhighered.org
Support Organizations:
Oklahoma State Firefighters Association
2716 NE 50th Street, PO Box 11507
Oklahoma City, OK 73136
(405) 424-3440
(800) 308-5336
www.osfa.info
Benefits only available to active, dues-paying members of the Association. Accidental line of duty death benefit will be the greater of $1,000 or two dollars times the number of members enrolled in the Fund at the time of death awarded to the surviving spouse. If no surviving spouse, paid in equal shares to all unmarried children under age 18.
The Masons of Oklahoma have implemented a new program, "Firefighters Relief Program." It provides $500 to the next of kin to offset any immediate expenses. |
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Training is available from the Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training. Oklahoma emergency responders pay lower registration fees than all other students. Some classes may be taught in the local department.
Contact: Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training. 723 W. Tyler, Stillwater, OK 74078. Phone: 405-744-5727. |
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Oklahoma Department of Labor
Workers' Compensation Division
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| Funding |
The "Volunteer Firefighter Employer Contribution Payment Revolving Fund" provides funding for pension plans through the State Treasury Department. |
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| Health |
There is no state program, but some local jurisdictions provide Hepatitis immunizations. |
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N/A |
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| Malpractice |
The Good Samaritan law provides immunity to volunteer emergency responders who cause injury or damage in the course of their work or by any omission, except in the case of gross negligence. |
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| Retirement |
All volunteer fire departments and combination paid/volunteer fire departments must be members of the LOSAP system with the exception of those volunteer departments who service unincorporated areas of the state. Vesting is 100% after 10 years. Maximum service credit is 30 years.
Contact: Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System. PO Box 53007, Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3007. Phone: (405) 858-6737. |
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| Tax |
None. |
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| Additional |
Volunteer firefighters are eligible for special license plates. The fee is $25. |
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