Calvert County - Length of Service Award Program - Benefits

HB 1156 increases death and burial benefits for Calvert County fire and rescue volunteers with long service. It raises the benefit for volunteers with 25+ years of certified service from $10,000 to $14,000 upon death, and increases the per-year benefit for ongoing beneficiaries from $336 to $560 per year of service. The bill amends Calvert County's existing Length of Service Award Program under Maryland law, directly affecting certified fire and rescue volunteers who qualify under these service thresholds. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.