I. A member shall have a nonforfeitable right to a percentage of a service award that is not less than the percentage determined under the following table:
| Years of Service | Nonforfeitable Percentage |
| 6 years | 20 |
| 7 years | 40 |
| 8 years | 60 |
| 9 years | 80 |
| 10 years or More | 100 |
II. Notwithstanding the preceding table, a member shall have a 100 percent nonforfeitable right to the member's service award upon the member's attainment of the entitlement age under the plan, including any increase in benefits provided for in an amendment of a service awards program.
III. Firefighting service shall be credited und