The death of a firefighter due to a heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture shall be presumed to be a death from a personal injury sustained in the line of duty for the purposes of survivor’s benefits if:

1. A. the firefighter engaged in stressful or strenuous physical activity as part of an emergency response or training exercise, and
2. B. the condition began during the physical activity, while the firefighter remained on duty after the physical activity, or within 24 hours of the physical activity.

[10.25.14.10 NMAC – N, 4/7/2026]