Protect wildland firefighters during and after hazardous exposure by requiring paid decontamination time, adequate facility equipment, and a specialized workers' compensation claims unit.

Maxine Dexter · Oregon · Democratic

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Commitment kind: action. Promised action: Require paid decontamination time, facility equipment and shower access, and create a specialized Office of Workers' Compensation Programs claims unit for firefighters.. Promised outcome: Reduce exposure-related harm, processing delays, and benefit coordination problems for wildland firefighters.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. Press release from Rep. Maxine Dexter's congressional office describing workplace safety and compensation support provisions of her Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act.

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Protect Firefighters During and After the Job Require paid duty time during operations for firefighters to shower, decontaminate gear and clean vehicles following exposure to smoke or PFAS. Require fire facilities to provide commercial-grade washing machines for contaminated gear, designated decontamination areas and access to showers. Create a dedicated Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs claims unit with specialized training on firefighting exposures to reduce processing delays and improve coordination for firefighters seeking benefits.

The bill would require paid time and facilities for decontamination and create a specialized workers' compensation claims unit for firefighting exposures.

Dexter Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Comprehensive Legislation to Protect Wildland Firefighters’ Health | Representative Maxine Dexter
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