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A bill that would grant firefighters cancer coverage is being fast-tracked to clear the legislature this year
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“They’ve turned off dispatch,” said district director and volunteer firefighter Brian Kramer. “They’re not dispatching us, but we’re there and ready to answer a call if any come in"
Fla. firefighter cancer coverage bill may die in the House
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