About AFABF

The Alabama Firefighters’ Annuity and Benefit Fund (AFABF), created by Act 2010-726, provides retirement, disability, and death benefits for both volunteer and career firefighters in Alabama.

Key Aspects of the Fund:

• Eligibility: Any actively serving firefighter in an Alabama fire department, including volunteer and career staff.

• Benefits:

  • Retirement: Structured for members with 25 years of qualified service.

  • Disability/Death: Covers injuries, heart attacks, strokes, and occupational cancer incurred while in the line of duty.

  • Survivor Support: $100,000 for accidental/line-of-duty death, plus potential for spouse/dependent benefits.