Wildland Fireﬁghters

Federal Wildland Firefighters routinely make split-second operational decisions in high-risk, rapidly changing fire conditions. These decisions may later be evaluated through after-action reviews, administrative investigations, civil proceedings, or even criminal investigations, sometimes with the benefit of hindsight. As a result, sound tactics alone may not prevent scrutiny related to line-of-duty actions.

FEDS Protection professional liability insurance (PLI) provides peace of mind, responsive customer service, and expert legal defense—trusted by federal employees and endorsed by leading federal employee associations nationwide.

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“The risks facing federal employees are too great and the out-of-pocket costs for legal representation too high for federal employees to fail to protect themselves with FEDS Protection.”

Christopher J. Keeven, Partner, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C.

“I encourage all federal employees to protect themselves and invest in a professional liability policy. It is a small price to pay in exchange for the protection and security it can provide you.”

David Schertler, Managing Partner, Schertler & Onorato, LLP

"FWFSA has chosen FEDS as its preferred provider of Professional Liability Protection to its members. This endorsement comes with the recognition of your exemplary support and representation of federal wildland firefighters involved in both the ThirtyMile & Cramer incidents. Your intimate knowledge of the issues facing our federal wildland firefighters as well as the variety of benefits provided under your plan clearly demonstrates your intent to provide federal wildland firefighters and all federal employees with the best possible protection. We believe the plan provides superior benefits to federal wildland firefighters as compared to the policies currently available on the market.”

Casey Judd | Business Manager, Federal Wildland Fire Service Association (FWFSA)

The FEDS Protection federal employee professional liability insurance policy covers Federal Wildland Firefighters for three areas of exposure: civil, administrative, and criminal.

Common accusations of wrongdoing against Federal Wildland Firefighters include allegations of:

Failure To Identify or Secure Safety Zones
Work/Rest Ratio Violation
Violation of One of the 18 Watchout Situations
Safety Violations
Misconduct Following a Burnover, Entrapment, or Fatality
Violation of One of the 10 Standing Firefighting Orders
Failure To Follow Supervisory or Safety Instructions
Non-Fire Related Misconduct

These allegations may result in:

OIG Investigations
OSC Investigations
OPR/OIA Investigations
Disciplinary Proceedings
Congressional Investigations
Bivens Actions

If you are faced with these allegations and the resulting investigation, lawsuit, or even potential termination, will you be equipped with the tools you need to protect the career you’ve worked so hard to build?

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Key Coverage Areas

Federal Wildland Firefighters may face civil, criminal, or administrative actions arising from actions taken while rendering your professional service. Agency representation is not automatic—and in some cases, you may need to secure legal counsel on your own.

A Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) policy from FEDS Protection helps protect Federal Wildland Firefighters by providing:

Legal defense for allegations, investigations, or lawsuits related to actions taken while rendering your professional service.
Indemnity coverage for personal liability exposure while rendering your professional service.

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FEDS Protection is endorsed and recommended by leading Federal Wildland Firefighter associations, including the Federal Wildland Firefighters Service Association (FWFSA). Trusted nationwide, FEDS earns this support through its exceptional customer service, experienced legal defense network, and long-standing commitment to protecting Federal Wildland Firefighters.

Federal Wildland Firefighters are eligible for up to 50% reimbursement of their Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) premium as authorized by federal statute.

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