Connecticut SB00410 establishes a pilot program to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings and creates a fund for firefighter cancer death.

Connecticut SB00410 creates a one-year pilot program to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings common to their profession. The State Fire Marshal will oversee the program, which will operate in one municipality with a volunteer fire department and one with a paid fire department. Additionally, the bill establishes the Fallen Hero Fund to provide lump sum death benefits to surviving family members of firefighters who die from cancer related to their duties.

Connecticut SB00410 establishes a pilot program to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings and creates a fund for firefighter cancer death.

Connecticut SB00410 creates a one-year pilot program to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings common to their profession. The State Fire Marshal will oversee the program, which will operate in one municipality with a volunteer fire department and one with a paid fire department. Additionally, the bill establishes the Fallen Hero Fund to provide lump sum death benefits to surviving family members of firefighters who die from cancer related to their duties.