2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 41.18.050: Disablement in line of duty — Retirement.

Every fireman who shall become disabled as a result of the performance of duty may be retired at the expiration of six months from the date of his disability, upon his written request filed with his retirement board. The board may, upon such request being filed, consult such medical advice as it sees fit, and may have the applicant examined by such physicians as it deems desirable. If from the reports of such physicians the board finds the applicant capable of performing his duties in the fire department, the board may refuse to recommend his retirement. If, after the expiration of six months from the date of his disability, the board deems it for the good of the fire department or the pension fund it may recommend the retirement of a fireman disabled as a result of the performance of duty without any request for the same by him, and after having been given by the board a thirty days' written notice of such recommendation he shall be retired.

[1955 c 382 § 5.]