BCPFFA MEMBER RESOURCES
The Workers Compensation Act recognizes Occupational Diseases related to Fire Fighting
Best practices that reduce the risk of exposure to carcinogens.
Specialized services for both emergency workers and healthcare professionals.
Improve your quality of life through nutrition.
Access to private treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, addiction and co-occurring conditions.
A 12-module program designed to enhance frontline knowledge of mental health injuries and reduce the emotional and behavioural impact of a career in public safety.
Information for retired fire fighters in BC about resources, benefits and potential WorkSafeBC claims for occupational disease, hearing loss and mental health claims.
Report a workplace injury or disease
When someone suffers a work-related injury or disease, we're here to help. We understand it can be a stressful time, and we offer support through each step of the claims process, from the initial report of the injury through to the worker's recovery and return to usual work duties. Report a claim here…
The Workers' Advisers Office is an independent branch of the B.C. provincial government that advises and assists workers on claim disagreements they have with WorkSafeBC.
Contact the Workers’ Advisers Office if:
You receive a decision from WorkSafeBC about a claim for compensation but disagree with it and want advice and assistance on a potential appeal.
WorkSafeBC did not provide you with a decision on an issue of entitlement under the Workers Compensation Act.
You raised an issue of health and safety in the workplace and your employer took some action, or failed to take some action, that adversely affected your terms of employment or membership in a union.
WorkSafeBC declined to accept your complaint for Discriminatory Action under sections 150 and 151 of the Workers Compensation Act.
Visit the Workers' Advisers web site for more information, including FAQs and regional contact information.
For general workers’ compensation information and any questions about the status of your claim or why a particular decision on your claim was made, please contact WorkSafeBC.
Address: 1726 Dolphin Ave #101, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7W6