Emergency Relief Program (Texas State Fire Fighters Emergency Relief and College Scholarship Fund, Inc.)

Emergency Relief Program (Texas State Fire Fighters Emergency Relief and College Scholarship Fund, Inc.) is sponsored by Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF). This program provides financial assistance to eligible firefighters and their families during challenging times and qualifying hardship situations. Emergency relief is provided in $500 increments, up to a maximum of $1,000 for any single hardship or event.

Emergency Relief Application Texas State Association of Fire Fighters Serving 21,078 professional firefighters in 212 Texas communities Supporting Firefighters in Times of Need The Texas State Fire Fighters Emergency Relief and College Scholarship Fund, Inc. is committed to providing financial assistance to eligible firefighters and their families during challenging times.

Our Emergency Relief Program offers support in certain hardship situations, ensuring that those who protect our communities have a safety net when they need it most. Our Emergency Relief and College Scholarship programs accept donations from individuals and from TSAFF affiliates. Please see below how you can help.

Assistance Amount: Emergency relief is provided in $500 increments. Maximum Benefit: Eligible individuals may receive up to $1,000 for any single hardship or event. Initial $500: Must be requested within 90 days of the event causing the hardship.

Additional $500: If needed, must be requested within 90 days of receiving the initial $500. The Fund's Board of Directors makes all eligibility determinations. These decisions are final.

To be considered, you must: Be an eligible firefighter or a survivor of an eligible firefighter Experience a qualifying hardship situation Submit a complete application within the specified timeframe Click the "Apply Online" button below to fill out and submit your application electronically. If you prefer to submit a paper application, click the "Download Application" button to get the PDF form.

Once completed, email the application to tannersch@msn. com The Board of Directors will review your application and make an eligibility determination. You will be notified of the decision regarding your emergency relief request.

Disaster Relief Rules and Eligibility Governing Disbursement of Funds 1. Eligibility requirements that an individual must meet in order to qualify for Disaster Relief Monies from the Corporation are: The applicant must be a current TSAFF member at the time the disaster occurred. The member must reside in the area which has been declared a disaster by the U.S. or Texas government, or by a majority of the Board Directors.

The member’s eligibility is based solely on need as determined by a majority of the Board Directors. A member is only eligible for assistance if he or she is displaced from his/her home because of the disaster. 1.

The Rules governing the award of Disaster monies are: Disaster Relief Grants may be awarded for the purpose of providing monies for temporary emergency expenses for TSAFF members who suffer financial hardship in a U.S. or Texas declared disaster area, or in cases of natural or man-made disasters including floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, landslides, fires, drought, or civil disturbances as determined by the Relief Fund Board of Directors.

Disbursements from the fund are only made available to TSAFF members suffering a catastrophic loss with resulting financial hardship following such a disaster. 1. Catastrophic loss is limited to damages and losses associated with a primary property such as: Medical needs and/or displacement from the primary residence 2.

Disbursements are only granted for immediate housing, food, medical supplies and services, clothing, and other similar disaster relief associated with displacement from the primary residence damaged during the disaster. The maximum amount of any grant is $500 for any single disaster occurrence. Multiple awards to TSAFF members residing in the same household which exceed the above-mentioned dollar limitations are not granted.

For example, if both the husband and wife are TSAFF members, they are only collectively eligible to receive a grant of up to $500 for a single disaster occurrence. The member must submit a completed Emergency Relief Application available from TSAFF. org , or by contacting a TSAFF Officer or Fund Board of Director.

All Applications must be received within 30 days from the date of the disaster and submitted to the Board of Directors for consideration. 2. Grant Disbursement Process: Upon receipt of the application; and after declaration by the Directors of a disaster, the Board of Directors will review the application.

Upon approval of the Board of Directors, disaster relief monies will be granted to the member and distributed in the most expeditious manner. Funds that are not distributed directly to the affected member will be mailed to the address provided on the application form.

Support the Texas State Fire Fighters Emergency Relief and College Scholarship Fund With our college scholarship fund, we provide an extra boost each year to 10 Texas firefighter families with college-bound students. Our scholarship committee reviews applications and awards scholarships to five girls and five boys annually.

Every donation to the Texas State Fire Fighters Emergency Relief and College Scholarship Fund, no matter how large or small, supports firefighter families around the state. Thank you for your support.  Donate Today  Locals Can Pay By ACH Website, Association and Union Management Software Powered by NEP Services and Connect Plus+ App