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Tucson council directs city to treat adenocarcinomas as presumptive firefighter cancers
Summary
After an executive-session deliberation, the City of Tucson directed the city manager and city attorney to treat all adenocarcinomas as presumptive occupational cancers for firefighters and fire investigators under state statutes, aligning with a Jan. 23, 2025 Industrial Commission guidance. Council approved the measure by voice vote.
The Tucson Mayor and Council on Sept. 9 authorized city staff to treat adenocarcinomas as presumptive occupational cancers for firefighters and fire investigators under Arizona law, a change the council tied to a January 2025 Industrial Commission substantive policy statement.
The motion, introduced after executive-session deliberations, directed the city manager and city attorney to apply ARS 23-901.01 (peace officers) and ARS 23-901.09…
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