Watch: Officer asked to Return to Duty by Orlando Police Chief, Despite Injury
WFTV News reports on an Orlando Police Officer asked to return to Duty, despite being injured during her training. Though she has received clearance from a Doctor to return to...
Firefighter Cancer Bills filed in the Florida House and Senate
The battle continues to get legislation on the books to protect Florida’s firefighters who develop cancer due to exposure to cancer causing agents at work. House Bill 695 was filed...
Firefighter with PTSD commits suicide. Employer refused to offer help.
http://wfla.com/2017/11/17/workers-comp-denied-tampa-firefighter-help-ends-with-suicide/ Police Officers and Firefighters are at significant risk for developing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This isn’t surprising as these First Responders are exposed to horrific things on...