The Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Foundation administers a Fallen Firefighter Fund to ensure that Fire/EMS personnel do not suffer undue financial hardship as a result of injury, illness or death resulting from their service to the community with the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Department. The fund covers immediate needs, such as travel and accommodations for family members and other time-sensitive out-of-pocket expenses, as well as a more detailed, long-term program to address any uninsured medical treatment expenses, additional therapies, home modifications or adaptive equipment for long-term disability, or unrecovered lost wages.  

 

In 2025, we assisted one member with expenditures related to an orthopedic repair surgery necessitated by an on-the-job injury and the related lost wages suffered by that member.

 

The Fallen Firefighter Fund is part of the overall Foundation programs that support the well-being and readiness of the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Department.

 

 

For illness or injury

• Medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses related to the injury or illness

• Mental health support services

• Home modifications or adaptive equipment for long-term disabilities

• Lost wages not covered by workers compensation and not to exceed wages of full time staff

   

In the event of death

• Funeral and burial expenses

• Immediate financial relief for the family

• Educational scholarships or grants for children of fallen firefighters

• Mental health support services for grieving families

• Legal and financial advisory services to access death benefits

 

The Fallen Firefighter Fund is part of the overall Foundation programs supporting the well-being and readiness of the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Department. Donations directly support our programs.