Snyder Fire Department

Benevolent Association

The Snyder Volunteer Firefighter’s Benevolent Association was founded in 1963 for the purpose of promoting “a bond of fellowship among the members, the relief, aid, and assistance of such members and their families who are disabled or indigent, and the promotion of the welfare of the fire department service within the Snyder Fire District.”  Members of the association can receive reimbursement for out of pocket medical expenses, assistance with hospitalization and nursing costs, and a generous life insurance policy.

Active and life members can join by simply filling out an application. Application fees and annual membership dues are paid for by the department. Please note that torch boys are not eligible to be in the association as the minimum age to join is 18.

Former members of the department are eligible as long as they served a minimum of five years and left in good standing. The annual membership dues are their responsibility.

Please keep your personal information up to date. Most communication is done via email so be sure to provide an email address to the secretary at tmerrill@snyderfd.com.

Important Information Regarding Your Benevolent Association

• The Board of Trustees will consider all requests for out of pocket medical expenses.
• The program is offered to association members only (family members not included).
• An expense voucher must be properly filled out when requesting assistance or reimbursement.
  • Voucher are available for download and hard copies are kept at the firehouse in a binder located in a drawer in the bar area.
• Before any request for assistance can be acted upon, it is necessary to ensure any and all insurance coverage has been applied for and utilized. Please be sure to include a copy of the insurance coverage paid out by all of your insurance companies.
• The Benevolent Association can only assist members with out of pocket expenses.  All insurance coverage must be clearly indicated. If there is no insurance coverage, please sign the declaration on the front of the form.
• Claims must be submitted in a timely manner, not to exceed 90 days from the invoice or statement date; however, claims dated within the last 90 days of the year will only be accepted up until the following year’s February trustees meeting. 
• Note: All requests must include an invoice or a receipt for the payment requested. The Benevolent Association member’s name must be clearly indicated on the receipt as the person receiving the health care procedure, medication, service or product.

Link to Beneficiary Form

Link to Reimbursement Form