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In reply to the discussion: The firefighters trying to save Colorado homes don't have health insurance [View all]

Omaha Steve

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5. Hire them year round 6 months firefighting 6 months cooking in a soup kitchen etc
Reply to Lionessa (Reply #1)
Fri Jul 6, 2012, 03:51 PM
Jul 2012

Problem solved. They earn the benefits!

I posted about this before. Another post can't hurt.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014157810


This firefighter lost his life. He grew up just a short distance from our house.

Bellevue East grad who died fighting wildfire loved his work

http://www.omaha.com/article/20120706/NEWS/707069950/1685#bellevue-east-grad-who-died-fighting-wildfire-loved-his-work

It is a dangerous job!!!

OS



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The firefighters trying to save Colorado homes don't have health insurance [View all] G_j Jul 2012 OP
This article gives the impression of firefighters "risking life and limb" while not being covered, Lionessa Jul 2012 #1
But they are ready at a minutes notice Politicalboi Jul 2012 #3
I totally agree that they sould be during their service covered by the VA, totally. Lionessa Jul 2012 #6
What about "off-season", non-emergency respiratory ailments 5 years from now? RadiationTherapy Jul 2012 #4
Well, that's a whole 'nother issue, but should still be workmens comp, though we are Lionessa Jul 2012 #8
Hire them year round 6 months firefighting 6 months cooking in a soup kitchen etc Omaha Steve Jul 2012 #5
Yep, my son did it last year. Lionessa Jul 2012 #9
Service is service Politicalboi Jul 2012 #2
I can confirm that these fire fighters have little coverage and are not well paid. grantcart Jul 2012 #7
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