Recognizes January 2025 as "Professional Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" in South Carolina.
The bill recognizes January 2025 as "Professional Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" in South Carolina to honor firefighters and raise awareness about cancer risks they face. It highlights the need for increased funding for research into firefighter occupational cancer, the development of PFAS-free gear, and educational initiatives for cancer prevention and early detection. The bill also advocates for state and federal policies to phase out PFAS from firefighter equipment and support safer alternatives.
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