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Melissa In The Morning: Saving Those Who Save Us

A new law is now in effect to compensate firefighters who get diagnosed with cancer from their work. But does the law go far enough? Who qualifies for it? And does it address the real problem at hand which is eliminating the risks of getting cancer for firefighters? We spoke with Pete Brown, Preside ....

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New Law to Simplify Workers' Comp for Firefighters with Cancer Takes Effect in October

Gov. Ned Lamont celebrated Wednesday a groundbreaking new law designed to make it easier for firefighters diagnosed with cancer to receive workers' compensation benefits. The new law will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2023. ....

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New law gives Connecticut firefighters with cancer access to benefits

Firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer will soon have expanded access to care thanks to a new law. ....

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Fire departments in Connecticut, nation, struggle to find volunteers

Fire departments in Connecticut, nation, struggle to find volunteers
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The Volunteer Firefighter Is Disappearing in East Connecticut

"We had 28, but we lost another member on Monday due to time constraints. That's 90% of the issue we face. This used to be a farming community where people lived and worked here and had a strong sense of community."<br/><br/> ....

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