BAER Benefits

BAER was awarded a ‘Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response’ (SAFER) grant to assist California fire departments with the retention & recruitment of volunteer emergency responders.

These grant funds provide:

• Accident/injury insurance and disability (loss of wages) protection
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage
• Fire service association membership
• Marketing for Volunteer Recruitment
• Assistance with New Member Costs

To learn more, download and review the BAER Administration Guide as well as the SAFER Grant Accident & Health Benefit Summary.

Downloadable Documents

• BAER SAFER Grant Chiefs Handout
• BAER Administration Guide
• SAFER Grant Accident & Health Benefit Summary
• BAER SAFER Grant Enrollment Form (fillable)

In addition to the benefits provided through the SAFER grant, BAER members will also receive a one-year paid membership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), California Fire Chiefs Association (CalChiefs), and Fire Districts Association of California (FDAC).

This partnership between BAER, NVFC, CalChiefs, and FDAC provides maximum benefits for those who are part of the emergency response community. It's a valuable opportunity to not only receive the immediate advantages of your BAER membership but also to be part of a larger network dedicated to the well-being and success of volunteer first responders nationwide.