Section 23-12.8-1. – Short title.

§ 23-12.8-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as “The Firefighter Cancer Wellness Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 184, § 1.

Section 23-12.8-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 23-12.8-2. Legislative findings. It is found and declared as follows: (1) Studies indicate that firefighters have a significantly higher risk of developing certain cancers due to exposure to toxins and chemicals. (2) The state of Rhode Island must take action to promote firefighter wellness and reduce the incidence and effects of cancer among firefighters. […]

Section 23-12.8-3. – Education program established.

§ 23-12.8-3. Education program established. (a) The director of the department of health shall annually provide to the office of the state fire marshal information regarding cancer incidence among professional and volunteer firefighters, the increase in survival rates attributable to early detection and the availability of cancer screening as well as any other applicable testing […]