As 2025 draws to a close and Minnesotans enjoy a holiday season filled with family, friends, and, yes, snow, I wanted to take ...

The family of firefighter Mike Paidar worked with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar to expand the federal benefits program.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced a bipartisan Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act will expand ...

WASHINGTON (Flag Family Media) - Firefighters who got cancer from working in toxic wildfire smoke are getting compensation ...

The Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would expand federal benefits for families of firefighters and first responders ...

On Thursday, President Trump signed legislation that formally recognizes the sacrifices of firefighters and their elevated ...

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act was introduced by Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar in January, but has received substantial bipartisan support.

WASHINGTON — Cancer is now considered a line-of-duty death for firefighters, resulting in additional benefits for the ...

They will be eligible for a one-time payment as well as college tuition for their children. The effort is part of a ...

Wildland firefighters who have been diagnosed with or killed by a smoke-related cancer are now eligible for a nearly $450,000 ...

Multiple studies have found that firefighters face an elevated risk of certain cancers due to occupational exposures.

A new federal law named for St. Paul fire Capt. Mike Paidar recognizes job-related cancer in firefighters, expanding death and disability benefits for their families.