Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 11, § 3295. Separation from service

A. If any member of the fund is discharged from service for reasons of economy or reduction in force due to no fault of said member and later reemployed by the fire department, his right to the privileges and benefits of this Part shall continue as from the date of original employment, without any loss of rights and privileges due to such period of absence from service with the limitation, however, such leave shall not exceed a period of four years. If the period of absence exceeds four years, all rights and privileges under this Part shall terminate.

B. If benefits are awarded to any member, widow, or minor children under the provisions of this Part, during a period of absence, the amount of benefits to be paid shall be determined by the board of directors. All members shall be entitled to all benefits in this Part even though becoming entitled thereto during a period of leave of absence, however, such leave of absence shall not exceed one year. A leave of absence of more than one year shall ipso facto terminate any rights to benefits under this Part during the period of such leave or relative to any circumstance or event occurring during that period of absence.

C. If any member of the fund is discharged from service for any reason or he voluntarily resigns, the member shall receive all funds which he has paid into the fund, upon request.