Paragraph 2 Child’s special gratuityI1

This rule applies where a person who is or has been a F1regular or retained firefighter dies from the effects—

leaving a child but not leaving a surviving spouse or civil partner entitled to a gratuity under rule 1 of Part 3, and one of the conditions in rule 2(2) of that Part is satisfied.

Subject to rule 3, where this rule applies the child is entitled to a gratuity in addition to a child’s special allowance.

Where only one child is entitled to a gratuity, its amount is that specified in rule 2(5) of Part 3 (“the full amount”); where two or more children are entitled, the amount of each gratuity is the full amount divided by the number of children entitled.