Employee and Volunteer Firefighters who meet certain requirements can now access presumptive compensation for specified cancers contracted while serving as a firefighter.
Presumptive compensation means that an eligible firefighter doesn't have to prove that firefighting is the cause of their cancer when they make a claim.
Find out more on the Worksafe website
Firefighters Assessment Panel
Firefighters who choose not to submit a claim under Presumptive Rights Legislation still retain the right to submit a claim for compensation through CFA. These claims are managed through the Firefighters Assessment Panel.
The Firefighters Assessment Panel is managed by WorkSafe with the support of CFA and comprises expert medical, technical and claims specialists to ensure prompt, compassionate and fair assessments for all cancer related claims.
Firefighter cancer claims advice
Firefighters can obtain information via email at firefighterinfo@cfa.vic.gov.au.
Page last updated: Monday, 12 September 2022 2:05:14 PM