Schrom v. Board for Volunteer Fire Fighters

*22¶1 Patricia Schrom and Jane Bloomfield (respondents)1 have been active volunteer members in their respective fire departments since 1961 and 1973, respectively. However neither respondent’s duties include actively fighting fires or training to fight fires. At issue is whether they qualify for pension benefits under chapter 41.24 RCW, commonly known as the volunteer fire fighters’ and reserve officers’ relief and pensions act (the Act). We hold they do not and therefore reverse the Court of Appeals and remand for further proceedings.

Sanders, J.

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