Town of Russell Volunteer Fire Department v. Labor & Industry Review Commission

The Town of Russell and its worker's compensation insurance carrier, EMC Companies, appeal from a judgment affirming the decision of the Labor and Industry Review Commission (LIRC), which held that Jennifer Prueser was entitled to death benefit compensation for the death of her husband, Gary Prueser. LIRC concluded that Gary was acting within the scope of his employment duties as a member of the Town of Russell Volunteer Fire Department when he awoke to a fire in his home and attempted to save the lives of his family. We agree and, accordingly, affirm.

EMC makes a number of arguments on…