Maryland HB1602 mandates counties to offer no-cost preventive cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters.

Maryland HB1602 requires counties to provide no-cost preventive cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters, in line with the latest guidelines from the International Association of Fire Fighters. Counties can fulfill this requirement by either offering an annual examination that includes these screenings or by applying for a grant under Title 13 of the Health – General Article to cover the costs. Volunteer fire companies must maintain an updated list of their firefighters and provide this list to the respective county annually or upon request.

Maryland HB1602 mandates counties to offer no-cost preventive cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters.

Maryland HB1602 requires counties to provide no-cost preventive cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters, in line with the latest guidelines from the International Association of Fire Fighters. Counties can fulfill this requirement by either offering an annual examination that includes these screenings or by applying for a grant under Title 13 of the Health – General Article to cover the costs. Volunteer fire companies must maintain an updated list of their firefighters and provide this list to the respective county annually or upon request.