Chapter 2.56
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN’S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND*
Sections:
2.56.020 Previous member – Enrollment permitted.
*For statutory provisions on volunteer firemen’s relief and pensions, see Chapter 41.24 RCW.
2.56.010 Enrollment.
The members of the volunteer fire department of the town shall be enrolled in the State Volunteer Firemen’s Relief and Pension Fund. (Ord. 173 § 1, 1956).
2.56.020 Previous member – Enrollment permitted.
Each member of the department who has in previous years served as a member of the volunteer fire department and who is eligible under the requirements of state law shall be permitted on a voluntary basis to make the contributions required of such volunteer firemen to the State Volunteer Firemen’s Relief and Pension Fund, as provided by Chapter 41.24 RCW and amendments thereto. (Ord. 173 § 2, 1956).
2.56.030 Payment of fees.
The town shall pay to the State Volunteer Firemen’s Relief and Pension Fund the fees required annually from the town for the enrollment of the members of its volunteer fire department in the pension fund. The town shall pay into the pension fund the approximate fees for years of prior service as members of the volunteer fire department, for the benefit of those members with previous service who voluntarily desire to contribute the matching fees required by state law, to secure credit as enrolled members of the State Pension Fund for such prior service with the volunteer fire department. (Ord. 92-12 § 26, 1992; Ord. 173 § 3, 1956).
2.56.040 Benefits.
The members of the volunteer fire department will receive all mandatory benefits as set forth in Chapter 41.24 RCW, and shall be entitled to apply for any optional benefits as provided therein. (Ord. 78-8 § 8, 1978; Ord. 173 § 6, 1956).