Oregon Code § 401.368·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Workers compensation benefits.
(1) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall provide workers
compensation coverage for qualified emergency service volunteers who are
injured in the course and scope of performing emergency service activities
under the direction of a public body if the injury occurs:
(a) While the
volunteer is performing emergency service activities under the direction of the
public body during a state of emergency declared under this chapter, or during
a state of public health emergency declared under ORS 433.441; or
(b) While the
volunteer is engaged in training being conducted or approved by a public body
for the purpose of preparing the volunteer to perform emergency services.
(2) Workers
compensation coverage shall be provided under this section in the manner
provided by ORS 656.039. [2009 c.718 §5; 2021 c.539 §37]