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Line-of-Duty Death Benefit (Firefighter)
Last reviewed: June 2026
Who this is for: The family of a firefighter lost in the line of duty.
What this is
A one-time payment for the family of a firefighter: $75,000 if the loss was accidental while on duty, up to $150,000 if it happened during an emergency response, or $225,000 if their life was taken unlawfully and intentionally (including a loss caused by an arson-set fire).
How much
- $75,000–$225,000See eligibility note below for full details.
A one-time payment to the family: $75,000 if the loss was accidental while on duty, up to $150,000 if it happened during an emergency response, or $225,000 if their life was taken unlawfully and intentionally. Your employer’s HR team and a union survivor advocate can walk you through this.
What to do next
Contact the firefighter’s employer HR and a union survivor advocate — they handle this benefit for families under §112.191.
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See if you may be eligibleThe law behind this
Statute / authority: §112.191
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