Board of Firefighter's Relief
The Rhode Island Firefighter's Relief Fund provides financial and educational support to families of firefighters who have died or become permanently disabled due to duty-related incidents. Eligible beneficiaries may receive annuities, lump-sum payments, or tuition benefits at Rhode Island public colleges for up to four years.
The Board of Firefighters' Relief manages the fund under the RI Department of Labor & Training, per RI General Law Section 45-19-15.
To apply, complete the required forms below. Some may require notarization. Use the checklist to ensure all necessary documents are included, as incomplete applications will not be processed.
Mail all forms to:
Relief of Injured and Deceased Police and Firefighters
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
1511 Pontiac Avenue, Building 73-2
Cranston, RI 02920
Please email questions to DLT.PoliceFire@dlt.ri.gov.
Annuity Forms
- One-Time Death Benefit Application
- Petition for Widow Benefits
- Affidavit (Annual)
- Direct Deposit Authorization
- W-9 Payer's Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
- Change of Address
- Death of Widow or Dependent
Checklist of items to include with your application for benefits:
- Death Certificate (if applicable)
- Letter from Fire Department stating dates of service
- Copies of Birth Certificates for Dependent Children (if applicable)
- Form W-9
- Direct Deposit Application
Tuition Reimbursement
Reimbursement Forms must be completed by the following dates:
- Fall Semester: June 30
- Winter Session: September 30
- Spring Semester: October 30
- Summer Session I: March 31
- Summer Session II: April 30
Transcript Requests
First-time applicants must include:
- A copy of their Birth Certificate
- A Letter from the Fire Department stating dates of service of their parent