State Fire Service Superannuation Scheme

​​State Fire Commission Superannuation Scheme members have the following ill health benefits up to age 65:

  • Temporary Incapacity;
  • Permanent IncapacityTerminal Illness; and
  • Death

For more information, please read the ill health section of the 

 RBF Fact Sheet - SFCSS Your Benefits Explained (PDF 285Kb)​

or contact the RBF Enquiry Line on 1800 622 631.

Who will receive my Death benefit?

If you are a State Fire Commission Superannuation Scheme member, your Death benefit will be paid to your surviving partner or to your registered carer, unless you have registered a valid election with RBF to have all or part of your benefit paid to your estate.

To make an election to have all or part of your Death benefit paid directly to your estate; please complete the Making a death benefit election form.

For more information on Death benefits, please read the following documents:

Who will receive my RBF Death benefit brochure

Making a death benefit election form

 RBF Fact Sheet - SFCSS Your Benefits Explained (PDF 285Kb)


Alternatively, you may contact the RBF Enquiry Line on 1800 622 631 and speak to one of our friendly staff.

Making an Ill Health benefit claim

Members who are considering applying for an ill health benefit are encouraged to contact RBF to discuss their possible entitlements. RBF staff can explain the options available to you and ensure you understand the application.

Application forms are available from RBF, please contact the RBF Enquiry Line on 1800 622 631.

Warning:

If you are considering applying for an ill health benefit, it is important that you do not resign or retire from your employment within the Tasmanian Fire Service and you remain a member of the State Fire Commission Superannuation Scheme until the benefit application process has been completed.

You should not terminate your employment until you have accepted the outcome of your application.

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