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
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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"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/>