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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Firefighter Health and Safety Bill. Here’s What’s in It
- On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 929 into law during an event held in Palm Beach Gardens attended by members of Florida's leading firefighters' organization.
- This signing continues DeSantis's efforts since 2019 to improve firefighter benefits and safety, including cancer coverage, training compensation, and disaster relief after Hurricane Ian.
- House Bill 929 enhances Florida’s firefighter safety laws by broadening coverage to include occupational diseases such as cancer, incorporating suicide prevention measures, and setting a maximum limit of 42 hours per week for firefighter shifts.
- DeSantis stated the bill recognizes firefighter risks and directs new rules for safety inspections, cancer prevention best practices, and suicide prevention protocols to safeguard mental and physical health.
- The law strengthens Florida’s commitment to firefighter well-being by enhancing protections, implementing safety standards, and proposing pay raises, indicating sustained support for first responders.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs firefighter health and safety bill. Here’s what’s in it
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Thursday morning at the 81st annual Florida Professional Firefighters Convention in Palm Beach Gardens, where he signed HB 929 into law.The bill, "Firefighter Health and Safety," directs the Division of the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Financial Services to adopt new rules with the intent of improving the health of firefighters, mental and physical, as well as the safety of their profession.“We, of …
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