New Jersey S983 establishes a $15,000 annual death benefit for families of forest firefighters who die in the line of duty.
New Jersey S983 establishes an annual $15,000 death benefit for the families of forest firefighters who die in the line of duty. The benefit is payable to the widow or widower, surviving child, or surviving parents of the deceased firefighter. If no such beneficiaries exist, the benefit goes to any other designated beneficiary. The benefit is contingent on a death report being filed with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection within 30 days of the accident, though the commissioner may waive this requirement. The payment is sourced from the General Fund and made by the State Treasurer.
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