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Volunteer Firefighter Pension Frequently Asked Questions

Volunteer Firefighter Pension

Statutory authority for the VFP program is located in Colorado Revised Statute in (C.R.S) 31-30-1112.

The application opens each year on September 1st.

  • Application Due Date - Last business day of October
  • State Matching Funds Distributed – 2nd Week of November

If your planned maximum monthly benefit paid per volunteer upon their retirement is:

  • Greater than or equal to >= $301, Yes you need to submit your actuarial study.
  • Lesser than or equal to <= $300, No you do not need to submit your actuarial study.

A volunteer firefighter shall maintain a minimum training participation in the fire department of 36 hours each year to qualify for benefits (31-30-1122(1)).

A retired volunteer firefighter who has served twenty years and is over 50 years of age is eligible for pension benefits. If the firefighter is not yet 50, they may take a leave of absence until they reach that age. The local board may decide to pay a retirement benefit with less than 20 years of service if the municipality/District is actuarially sound. No matter what, you’re not eligible for funds until after 10 years.

Send your local contribution to your pension fund administrator. Never send funds to the Department of Local Affairs.

Volunteer Firefighter Accidental Death And Disability (AD&D) Insurance

Under this policy, all volunteer firefighters in the state of Colorado are covered for any on-duty activities, including travel to and from any event.

Summary of Benefits:

  • Accidental Death $25,000
  • Accidental Dismemberment $25,000
  • Permanent Disability $10,000

Accident Total/Partial Disability:

  • Weekly Benefit $100
  • Max Payment Period 104 Weeks

Detailed insurance policy documents are located on the Volunteer Firefighters Pension webpage under the AD&D Insurance link.

You can access the claim form on the Volunteer Firefighters Pension webpage, click on the AD&D Insurance link. The instructions for submitting a claim form are located at the top of the claim form.

Medical Benefits/Claims (800) 678-6702
AD&D Benefits/Claims (888) 563-1124
Disability Benefits/Claims (888) 232-5340

Or contact the insurance broker at:
Gayle Stein
(602) 300-5406
gayle.stein@wtwco.com

This form should be used to report problems or issues with this website. Questions pertaining to a program or service provided by DLG should be addressed to contact information located on the specific program pages.

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