Firefighters injured on the job in South Carolina may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits that cover medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. Benefits typically include payment for doctor visits, surgeries, medications, and physical therapy. Injured firefighters may also receive compensation for a portion of their lost wages while they recover, usually about two-thirds of their average weekly income for paid firefighters and 37.5% of the average weekly income in the state for volunteer firefighters.