Firefighters agreement with the public has always been that we willingly get sick and place ourselves in harms way for the general public. In return, the general public helps us get well in the form of Health Benefits” This unwritten agreement has long been understood by first responders and taxpayer alike and worked magnificently for the greater good of our communities.

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Due to federal legislation that was passed in 1986, sponsored by Senator Bill Bradley, Firefighters and Police Officers in New Jersey are denied participation in the Social Security System.

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It's In Their Blood

Due to occupational exposures firefighters have a 100% higher risk of developing cancer…
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Firefighters 300x more likely to suffer a heart attack at work than any other profession (source: Harvard School of Public Health)
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Firefighter’s work environments are so extremely hazardous they can kill in an instant.
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