NC H666

Creates a presumption that nine specific cancer types (esophageal, intestinal, rectal, testicular, brain, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, mesothelioma, and oral cavity) are occupational diseases for firefighters employed by local government units covered by workers' compensation.

Establishes presumed eligibility for firefighters who either completed an entry physical examination showing no disease and worked at least five years, or had no entry physical exam and completed five years of continuous service by January 1, 2015.

Shifts burden of proof to the local government employer to demonstrate by preponderance of evidence that a cancer was caused by something other than the firefighter's occupation in order to deny compensation.

Applies only to paid, partially paid, or volunteer firefighters employed by units of local government.

Effective when the act becomes law and applies to workers' compensation claims filed on or after the effective date.