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Workers Compensation:
Medical costs associated with death are paid when rendered by an authorized provider.
Contact: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Workers' Compensation Division, Division of Claims Administration, Treasury Department. 9th Floor, Andrew Jackson State Office Building, Nashville, TN 37243-0243. Phone: (615) 741-2734. www.treasury.state.tn.us/wc.
Funeral:
Maximum of $7,500 for burial expenses.
Contact: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Workers' Compensation Division, Division of Claims Administration, Treasury Department. 9th Floor, Andrew Jackson State Office Building, Nashville, TN 37243-0243. Phone: (615) 741-2734. www.treasury.state.tn.us/wc.
Child's Education:
Dependent Children Scholarship Program provides scholarships to full-time undergraduates for a maximum of four years or the period of time needed to complete a program of study. Assistance limited by contributions from other sources. Student must be a state resident attending a state college/university.
Contact: Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation. 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950, Parkway Towers, Nashville, TN 37243-0820. Phone: (615) 741-1346 or (800) 342-1663. www.state.tn.us/tsac.
Support Organizations:
The 100 Club of Memphis
PO Box 111262
Memphis, TN 38111-1262
(901) 820-0022
About $2,500 provided to family directly after death; $7,500 trust fund set up for all children up to age 25. Fund earns interest until child is of college age and can only be used for educational purposes. Trust reverts back to the 100 Club if not used. Must be a resident of Shelby County.
The 100 Club of Nashville
First American Circle, PO Box 190428
Nashville, TN 37237-6062
(615) 748-6062
Must be a resident of Nashville/Metro-Davidson County. Club pays debts owed at the time of death, plus funeral expenses. |
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| Education |
Courses are offered by the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy both at the state academy and regionally. Fire departments pay only 20% to 50% of tuition.
Contact: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division of Fire Protection, Codes Enforcement. Third Floor, 500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243. Phone: (615) 741-7190. Fax: (615) 741-1583. |
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None. |
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| Funding |
The Tennessee Firemen's' Association provides some scholarships to the Tennessee weekend at the National Fire Academy. |
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| Health |
There is no state program; some counties provide immunizations for Hepatitis. |
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| Legal |
N/A |
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| Malpractice |
Members of a volunteer emergency response team are not liable for civil damages as a result of any act or omission, except in cases of gross negligence. |
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| Retirement |
N/A |
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| Tax |
N/A |
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| Additional |
Volunteer firefighters are eligible for special license plates. |
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