**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: The Time is Now to Provide Cancer Benefits for Florida's Firefighters
4/18/2019
**PHOTO RELEASE**
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: The Time is Now to Provide Cancer Benefits for Florida's Firefighters
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis joined Florida lawmakers and advocates at the State Affairs Committee meeting today to advocate for cancer benefits for Florida’s firefighters.
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said, “Cancer rates among our firefighters are alarming and now is the time to step up and pass needed legislation to protect these heroic men and women. Our firefighters made a pledge to protect our communities and they deserve the same protection. Forty-five states currently offer a cancer benefit for firefighters and it is time we add Florida to that list.
“From day one, I have been committed to securing cancer coverage for firefighters. Together, we can support today’s firefighters in their battle against cancer and also protect future generations of first responders from this deadly disease. It was a great day to see this bill pass the Florida House State Affairs Committee unanimously.”
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About CFO Jimmy Patronis Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. El Oficial Principal de Finanzas Patronis trabaja todos los días para luchar contra el fraude de seguros, apoyar a los bomberos de la Florida y garantizar que las finanzas del estado sean estables para respaldar el crecimiento financiero del estado. Siga las actividades del Departamento en Facebook (
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