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Secretary of the Interior

The head of the U.S. Department of the Interior, a cabinet-level position responsible for managing federal land and natural resources.

Wildland Fire Management Casualty Assistance Program

A new program directed by this bill to provide support and resources to the families of wildland firefighters and support staff who are injured, become ill, or die while on duty.

Next-of-kin

The closest living relatives, prioritized by law, who are eligible to receive assistance or notifications; this bill defines a specific order of priority starting with the surviving legal spouse.

Line of duty

Refers to actions or events that occur while a person is performing their official job responsibilities or duties.

Enactment of this Act

The date on which this bill officially becomes law after passing both chambers of Congress and being signed by the President.

Wildland fire support personnel

Individuals who provide essential non-firefighting assistance and logistics for wildland fire management operations.

Casualty Assistance Officer

A designated individual responsible for helping and guiding the next-of-kin of a person who has been injured, become ill, or died while on duty.