Volunteer Safety Officer Assistance Act of 1979

Volunteer Safety Officer Assistance Act of 1979 - Directs the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration: (1) to make a payment of $100,000 to specified survivors of a volunteer safety officer who has died in the line of duty; (2) to make disability payments to such an officer who incurred disability in the line of duty; and (3) to provide medical services, appliances, and supplies to such an officer who was injured in the line of duty.

Sets forth procedures for the determination of disability and the computation of disability payments under this Act. Provides for cost of living increases for the death benefit and disability payments.

Defines the term "volunteer safety officer" as an individual serving without compensation as a member of a legally organized unit established for the purpose of firefighting or rendering other aid in the event of disasters, accidents, or other emergencies.