Full Remarks: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act
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
Full Document Analysis
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)
Butch ShanksFire ChiefSt. Paul Fire Department official hosting at Station One.
St. Paul Fire Department official hosting at Station One.
Julie PiderAdvocateWidow of fallen fire captain and key advocate for the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act.
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Widow of fallen fire captain and key advocate for the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act.
“Mike was always, anybody that worked with Mike knows he was always the king of oneliners.”
Reflecting on her late husband's personality.
Melvin CarterMayor of St. PaulAdvocating for federal cancer benefits for firefighters.
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Advocating for federal cancer benefits for firefighters.
“Fulfilling the legacy of Captain Pider means leading the way in protecting those who protect us.”
Justifying investment in new fire station equipment.
Amy KlobucharUS SenatorLeading the bipartisan push for the Fallen Heroes Act in the Senate.
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Leading the bipartisan push for the Fallen Heroes Act in the Senate.
“The honoring our fallen heroes act is about recognizing that not all on the job injuries are immediately apparent.”
Explaining the necessity of the bill.
Jeremiah MilquistAssistant Chief of OperationsSt. Paul Fire Department veteran discussing personal experience with cancer screening.
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St. Paul Fire Department veteran discussing personal experience with cancer screening.
“Don't wait until you feel something is wrong. Take advantage of the resources available.”
Urging firefighters to participate in early cancer screenings.
Mike PiderLate Fire CaptainFirst Minnesota firefighter to receive PSOB benefits for occupational cancer.
First Minnesota firefighter to receive PSOB benefits for occupational cancer.
Kyle ThornbergPresidentIFFF Local 21 representative.
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.