Full Remarks: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act legislative progress
Advocacy for public safety officer cancer benefits
Firefighter occupational cancer risks and early screening
Line-of-duty death benefit expansion for retired firefighters
Recognition of service-related cancer as a line-of-duty tragedy
Notable Quotes (2)
Over 70% of line of duty deaths in our profession are cancer related.
If one or two of them object, then we're going to have to try to find another vehicle that might be easier.
People (7)
St. Paul Fire Department official hosting at Station One.
Widow of fallen fire captain and key advocate for the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act.
Advocating for federal cancer benefits for firefighters.
Leading the bipartisan push for the Fallen Heroes Act in the Senate.
St. Paul Fire Department veteran discussing personal experience with cancer screening.
First Minnesota firefighter to receive PSOB benefits for occupational cancer.
IFFF Local 21 representative.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- September 12th (post-9/11 anniversary), 2025
- Wednesday morning, September 2025 (fire at vacant duplex)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Expands public safety officer death benefits to cover job-related cancers for active and retired firefighters.