Cancer Benefits

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How Florida’s Firefighter Cancer Law Fails on Enforcement and Justice
Florida's Firefighter Cancer Law (Florida Statute § 112.1816) was enacted to protect these heroes with a one-time $25,000 benefit, but...
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The Hidden Flaws in Florida’s Firefighter Cancer Law You Need to Know
For Florida firefighters facing a cancer diagnosis, the physical and emotional toll is often matched by financial uncertainty and questions...
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Exposed and Underserved: Firefighter Cancer in Florida 
Beyond the immediate threats of collapsing roofs or radiant heat, a silent adversary can follow firefighters back home. Cancer has...
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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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The Unintended Consequences of Florida’s Firefighter Cancer Benefits Bill
The Unintended Consequences of Florida’s Firefighter Cancer Benefits Bill
In May 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the Firefighter Cancer Benefits Bill, which took effect in July 2019....
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