COW X As Transmitted to the Governor HB 2393 establishes the presumption of an occupational disease for firefighters whose disease, infirmity or impairment is caused by specific cancers that result in disability or death. History Firefighters experience increasing exposure to various toxic materials during the course of performing their employment duties.
Toxins burn at different temperatures and emit various fumes at each level of the heat process.
HB 2393 provides a presumptive employment-related disease when certain cancers result in disability or death. Provisions Defines firefighter as one who was full-time and regularly assigned to hazardous duty. Makes the provisions applicable to former firefighters who are 65 years old or younger. Stipulates that a firefighter's disease or health impairment caused by certain cancers that result in disability or death is presumed to be occupational in nature and is further deemed to arise out of the employment. Passed a physical examination prior to employment with no indication of cancer.