HB 247

"This act provides that the death of a volunteer firefighter from cancer may be compensable to beneficiaries and dependents as a death in the line of duty if: (1) a physical prior to firefighter certification revealed no evidence of cancer; (2) the firefighter served no less than six years for a combination paid and volunteer department or one recognized by the Alabama Forestry Commission; and (3) records indicate exposure to carcinogens reasonable linked to the type of cancer resulting in death during fire suppression events."