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Last week the House of Representatives voted 400-22 to pass the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act (S 231) and send it to President Biden for his signature.
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U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger calls on the VA to move forward with extending benefits to veteran firefighters living with chronic illnesses.
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U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia seeks input from retired law enforcement, firefighters, educators, federal employees, and other public sector workers who were denied Social Security benefits.
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A Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation that will make it easier for retired public safety officers to get a tax benefit to pay for healthcare coverage.
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Michael Lecik, a former Air Force firefighter and assistant chief at the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department, was diagnosed in 2019 with multiple myeloma, a condition tied to the high-risk, carcinogenic workplace conditions that come with being a military firefighter.
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During a 24-week recruit school led by ACFR career staff, a class of 14 recruit firefighters passed all the necessary requirements and have received the skills and knowledge needed for the job.
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Two members of the Harrisonburg Fire Department recently graduated from one of the state’s most prestigious fire officer training programs.
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Public safety officers tend to retire earlier than people in other occupations because of the physical demands and unique job hazards they face on the job.
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As the holiday season begins, the Harrisonburg Fire Department wants to stress to the community the criticality of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
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Albemarle County Fire Rescue introduced its newest class of firefighters at a recent ceremony.
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