Alabama HB247 provides death benefits to survivors of volunteer firefighters who die of cancer linked to their service.

Alabama HB247 amends existing law to extend death benefits to the survivors of volunteer firefighters who die from cancer reasonably linked to their service. The bill presumes certain cancers arise from exposure to known carcinogens during firefighting, making them compensable as line-of-duty deaths. To qualify, the firefighter must have passed a physical exam before certification, had at least six years of service, and been an active member of a recognized volunteer fire department at the onset of symptoms.

Alabama HB247 provides death benefits to survivors of volunteer firefighters who die of cancer linked to their service.

Alabama HB247 amends existing law to extend death benefits to the survivors of volunteer firefighters who die from cancer reasonably linked to their service. The bill presumes certain cancers arise from exposure to known carcinogens during firefighting, making them compensable as line-of-duty deaths. To qualify, the firefighter must have passed a physical exam before certification, had at least six years of service, and been an active member of a recognized volunteer fire department at the onset of symptoms.