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Law Number

Fla. Stat. 440.091(2)

Summary Title

Workers' Compensation: Firefighter

Summary

A firefighter who is extinguishing a fire or protecting life or property is entitled to workers' compensation if injured or killed. A firefighter who is off duty or the location of the fire is outside of their home jurisdiction is not entitled to workers' compensation if injured or killed.

Full Title

Law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic; when acting within the course of employment

Full Text

(2) If a firefighter as defined by s. 112.191(1)(b) is engaged in extinguishing a fire, or protecting and saving life or property due to a fire in this state in an emergency, and such activities would be considered to be within the course of his or her employment as a firefighter and covered by the employer’s workers’ compensation coverage except for the fact that the firefighter was off duty or that the location of the fire was outside the employer’s jurisdiction or area of responsibility, such activities are considered to be within the course of employment. This subsection does not apply if the firefighter is performing activities for which he or she is paid by another employer or contractor.

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