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The Hidden Problems with Firefighter Cancer Benefits (And Why It Matters to You)
We just released Part 3 of our Shielded podcast series on cancer in the fire service and this episode may...
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What Counts as “Heart Disease” for First Responders? It’s Not as Simple as You Think.  My Conversation with Dr. David Perloff.
We just dropped a new episode of Shielded, and this one tackles a question that sounds simple but has become...
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The Heart Bill Playbook: 4 Critical Boxes Every First Responder Must Check
If you’re a Florida first responder, the Heart Bill can be one of the most powerful protections available to you....
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A First Responder’s Experience with the Pulse Nightclub Shooting
In June 2016, the Pulse Nightclub became the scene of a tragedy that changed lives forever. Multiple first responders have...
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Big Win for First Responders: Florida Court Strengthens the Heart Bill
A recent Florida appellate court decision just made something very clear: the Heart Bill is strong, and it cannot be...
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The Case That Changed the Law for First Responders with PTSD
Some cases change one person’s life, while others change the law. The case that changed the law for first responders...
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The History of PTSD for First Responders
The history of PTSD for first responders involves the law’s slow recognition of the realities of police work, firefighting, and...
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Your Union Rep Isn’t a Lawyer — And That’s OK
Why First Responders Need Both Union Advocacy and Legal Protection in Workers’ Comp Cases If you're a first responder in...
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🚫 What Happens When a Presumption Claim Under F.S. 112.18 Gets Denied?
By Paolo Longo | Bichler & Longo | June 2025 If you’re a first responder in Florida who filed a...
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What Happens If You Can’t Return to Work After Filing a Heart Bill Claim?
Voluntary Retirement vs. Medical Separation and How to Plan Your Exit By Paolo Longo | Bichler & Longo | June...
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