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Fire Department Grants · Federal

Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act (VRIPA)

U.S. Congress / IRS (federal tax exclusion) · Nationwide

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Up to $600/yearup to $600/yr tax-exemptRollingDeadline / status

Who's eligible

Volunteer firefighters and EMS responders

About this program

Permanent federal exclusion letting volunteer firefighters/EMS receive up to $600/year in recruitment and retention benefits free of federal income tax.

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