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Committee advances measures to assess firefighters' health, screening and access to cancer treatment
Summary
Members of the Public Safety and Governance Committee moved to advance an item directing staff to address firefighter health and wellness, including screening for cancer and ensuring no barriers to treatment; the committee cited union and department support.
The Public Safety and Governance Committee advanced a measure to address firefighter health and wellness, with members emphasizing cancer screening and removing barriers to treatment for firefighters who develop work-related illnesses.
Chair Scotty Johnson introduced the item and said he had spoken with union leadership and the fire department about the issue, calling it a legislative priority to ensure firefighters’ health and wellness are addressed.
Vice Mayor Jan Michelle Kearney said the concern stems from conversations with Local 48 leadership…
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