10 hours ago · U.S. Will Pay $450,000 to Wildfire Fighters With Cancer They will be eligible for a one-time payment as well as college tuition for their children.

1 hour ago · Wildland firefighters who have been diagnosed with or killed by a smoke-related cancer are now eligible for a nearly $450,000 payment from the federal government.

19 hours ago · After Minnesota family's advocacy, Congress adds cancer to list of line-of-duty benefits for firefighters The family of firefighter Mike Paidar worked with U.S. Sen. Amy …

2 days ago · The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act expands PSOB benefits to firefighters who die from certain occupational cancers. To be eligible for benefits, the firefighter must have died or …

1 day ago · The U.S. Senate approved the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, recognizing occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for firefighters and expanding benefits for affected …

2 days ago · Congress has approved legislation that extends line-of-duty death and disability benefits to the families of public safety officers who have died or

Senate passes Honor Act, recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty death The IAFF-backed legislation expands federal death and education benefits for survivors.