A firefighter on the line at the Arapaho Fire in Wyoming. Photo courtesy InciWeb.org and Jim Kibler.
President Obama will issue executive order enabling firefighters to qualify for federal program
By Summit Voice
SUMMIT COUNTY — Seasonal firefighters will catch a health care break, as President Obama this week said he’ll issue an executive order that would enable firefighters to buy federal health insurance.
The issue was in the spotlight last month when Obama visited Colorado Springs and the scene of the deadly and destructive Waldo Canyon Fire. (more…)
Filed under: federal government, wildfires | Tagged: federal government, firefighters to get health insurance, Forest Service, Health insurance, Wildfires | 2 Comments »



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