West Virginia HB4118 authorizes county commissions to establish a voluntary firefighter service fee and fund for volunteer firefighters.

West Virginia HB4118 allows county commissions to create a voluntary firefighter service fee on county residents to support volunteer fire departments. The fund, established and maintained by the county commission, is exclusively for volunteer firefighters. Disbursements are made to eligible firefighters upon completing each 10 years of service. The county commission determines the amount of funds contributed for each 10-year period and may establish tiered distribution schedules based on years of service. The fund cannot be used for any other purpose.

West Virginia HB4118 authorizes county commissions to establish a voluntary firefighter service fee and fund for volunteer firefighters.

West Virginia HB4118 allows county commissions to create a voluntary firefighter service fee on county residents to support volunteer fire departments. The fund, established and maintained by the county commission, is exclusively for volunteer firefighters. Disbursements are made to eligible firefighters upon completing each 10 years of service. The county commission determines the amount of funds contributed for each 10-year period and may establish tiered distribution schedules based on years of service. The fund cannot be used for any other purpose.