Board of Firefighter's Relief
Important
We are no longer requiring the Annual Renewal Affidavit to be notarized. An updated form has been added to the website for your convenience. Completed forms can be mailed to the Department (Attn: Police and Fire Relief) or emailed to dlt.policefire@dlt.ri.gov.
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