Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-963 – Grant of temporary relief by board; procedures for immediate pension relief

A. The board of trustees may grant temporary relief and assistance from the fund to any qualified member of a legally organized volunteer fire district or department, or to such member's surviving spouse or surviving dependents.
B. The president, secretary and board shall provide procedures to expedite regular pension payments for immediate distribution to a qualified surviving spouse or dependents of a member who dies as a result of or in the performance of his duties as a fire fighter.