AL SB463

Commissioner of Insurance shall set the maximum annual payroll per fire fighter or rescue squad member at $300 per person per year for purposes of calculating workers' compensation rates for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads.

Certified volunteer fire departments and legally organized rescue squads meeting Alabama Association of Rescue Squads standards are granted voluntary coverage for injuries sustained while fighting fires, performing emergency duties, maintaining equipment, attending training classes, or traveling to and from emergency incidents.

Wages for computing average weekly wage for injured volunteer fire fighters or rescue squad members shall equal 66 2/3 percent of their regular employment earnings or 66 2/3 percent of minimum wage, whichever is greater.

Regular employers of volunteer fire fighters or rescue squad members are not liable for compensable injuries sustained during volunteer service.

Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.