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Council orders executive-session analysis of firefighter health as members cite cancer concerns
Summary
Councilmember Mary Waters and others pushed for action after testimony about recent firefighter cancer cases and screening practices; the council asked the department for a health-and-wellness study to be considered in executive session and to provide case studies and screening data.
Councilmember Mary Waters urged the council to take immediate action after hearing that the department has recently experienced firefighter deaths and active cancer treatments among members. Waters said the city should ensure medical coverage and benefits for firefighters who develop job-related cancer and proposed a local review in addition to supporting state cancer-presumption laws.
Commissioner Chuck Sims said the department agrees the issue is serious and that…
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