
Can Ohio Firefighters Receive Workers Comp Benefits for Cancer?
Firefighters have an increased risk of developing cancer due to the nature of their jobs. These brave men and women regularly come into contact with burning consumer products, many of which contain carcinogens. Smoke from carcinogens can seep into the skin or be inhaled. Ohio lawmakers have recognized firefighting comes with a heightened risk of cancer. That is why they passed Senate Bill 27 (SB 27) last year to help firefighters and their families receive workers comp benefi