Establishes forest firefighter death benefit.

This bill establishes an annual $15,000 death benefit for families of New Jersey forest firefighters who die while performing volunteer duties in the line of duty. The benefit applies specifically to hourly-paid firefighters employed by the forest fire service, with payments going first to a surviving spouse, then to children, parents, or a designated beneficiary if no closer relatives exist. Payments must be requested within 30 days of the death (with possible waiver by the Environmental Protection Commissioner) and are funded from the State General Fund. The benefit continues until the initial beneficiary dies and cannot be transferred to others.