Wisconsin Administrative Code Volunteer Fire Fighter and Emergency Medical Technician Service Award Board
Wisconsin Administrative Code
Volunteer Fire Fighter and EMT Service Award Board
The Volunteer Fire Fighter and Emergency Medical Technician Service Award Board administers service award programs for eligible volunteer fire fighters and EMTs under Wisconsin Statutes ch. 15 and ch. 323. The rules are codified in the Wisconsin Administrative Code under the “VA” chapters.
Key Administrative Code Chapters
VA 1 – General Provisions
Defines terms used in the administration of service award programs, including "volunteer fire fighter," "EMT," and "eligible service."
Establishes the purpose of the board: to administer retirement-style service awards to volunteers.
VA 2 – Board Organization and Duties
Establishes the composition of the Board, including appointments and terms of members.
Outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Board, including rulemaking, oversight, and approval of service award plans.
VA 3 – Service Award Program Standards
Specifies eligibility requirements for volunteer fire fighters and EMTs to participate in the program.
Defines service credit calculation methods and program benefit levels.
Provides rules for vesting, payout, and survivor benefits.
VA 4 – Financial Management
Governs contributions by municipalities and volunteer organizations.
Includes rules for fund investment, reporting, and actuarial requirements.
Requires regular audits and annual financial reporting to the Board.
VA 5 – Program Administration
Provides standards for maintaining participant records.
Includes procedures for submitting service award claims and appeals.
Addresses reporting and compliance with both state statutes and administrative rules.
Authority
Rules are promulgated under authority of Wis. Stat. §§ 15.165, 323.25, and related statutes.
The Board’s administrative code ensures uniformity in service award program operation across Wisconsin municipalities.
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