Job-Related Illness

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In the event of a Retired Scarborough or Toronto (TFS) Fire Fighters passing the estate or executor will want to notify CPP, OAS, OMERS, and depending on the individual a number of others. They should also contact the City of Toronto to see if there are any entitlements owed (eg. life insurance).

If the (diagnosed) illness or death may be job-related (eg. prescribed cancer) you, your family or the estate, or the executor should contact the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters Association Disability Management (WSIB/LTD) Committee for more information and assistance on how to proceed – 416-466-1167 or wsibretired@torontofirefighters.org.

Once any cancer has been diagnosed reach out to the 3888 WSIB Committee and they will advise on filing a claim.

Below is the contact information for the City of Toronto and OMERS.

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City of Toronto

Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits


OMERS

Call Member Services

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: +1 416.369.2444
Toll-free: +1 800.387.0813

OMERS / MyOMERS


Also see Life Insurance, Article 1203 / Memorial Grant Program for First Responders

WSIB Cancers In Fire Fighters / Fire Fighter Cancers