Code of Colorado Regulations
1507 - Department of Public Safety
1507 - Division of Fire Prevention and Control
8 CCR 1507-35 - DEATH BENEFITS FOR SEASONAL WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS
Article 5 - Post-Employment Death

5.1 If a seasonal wildland firefighter dies after separation from services with the governing agency body as described in 24-33.5-1229(2)(a), the unit supervisor, spouse, child, or designated beneficiary may request that the Director make a determination of eligibility for the payment of death benefits.

5.2 The Director may make an affirmative determination of eligibility for benefits if any injury sustained in the line of duty is the direct or proximate cause of the death. The Director may review any and all information available before making such eligibility determination.