Wildfire Responder Protection Act modifies worker's compensation requirements for federal fire protection employees.

The Wildfire Responder Protection Act amends title 5, United States Code, to modify certain requirements for federal employees engaged in fire protection activities. It expands the definition of employees employed in fire protection activities to include those involved in planned ignitions and fuels reduction. The bill also adjusts the worker's compensation provisions to cover these additional roles, ensuring they are eligible for benefits under chapter 81 of title 5.

Wildfire Responder Protection Act modifies worker's compensation requirements for federal fire protection employees.

The Wildfire Responder Protection Act amends title 5, United States Code, to modify certain requirements for federal employees engaged in fire protection activities. It expands the definition of employees employed in fire protection activities to include those involved in planned ignitions and fuels reduction. The bill also adjusts the worker's compensation provisions to cover these additional roles, ensuring they are eligible for benefits under chapter 81 of title 5.