La. R.S. 11:3380

Any active member of the New Orleans Firefighters' Pension and Relief Fund who suffers an involuntary termination of service by his employer in the New Orleans Fire Department and who subsequently commences receiving retirement benefits through the New Orleans Firefighter's Pension and Relief Fund but is ordered reinstated by the New Orleans Civil Service Commission or a court shall be entitled to resume participation as an active member in the New Orleans Firefighters' Pension and Relief Fund without a break in service. However, the New Orleans Firefighters' Pension and Relief Fund shall require reimbursement with respect to retirement benefits paid to the member during the period of separation. Such reimbursement shall be determined by the Fund's actuary.