Computation of annuity based on certain firefighter service

(a) In general Section 5545b of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) For purposes of any determination of average pay under section 8331(4) or 8401(3), in the case of a firefighter who is subject to subsection (b), the rate of basic pay in effect for that firefighter for a year of creditable service (or, in the case of an annuity under subsection (d) or (e)(1) of section 8341 or under chapter 84 based on less than 3 years of creditable service, for any other period of creditable service) shall, in addition to the amount determined under subsection (b) for that year (or other period), include an amount equal to 1/2 the basic hourly rate of the firefighter (as computed under subsection (b)(1)(A)) for that year (or other period) times the number of overtime hours included as part of the regular tour of duty of the firefighter during that year (or other period).. (b) Conforming amendments Title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 8331(4), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting, subject to section 5545b(e);; and (2) in section 8401(3), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting, subject to section 5545b(e);.