TRENTON – Senator Linda R. Greenstein, D-Middlesex and Mercer, released the following statement in response to the Governor’s veto of…
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TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Linda R. Greenstein that would ensure New Jersey’s first responders receive medical care and compensation for conditions resulting from their actions in the line of duty, particularly medical conditions that may not manifest until long after the event, received final legislative approval today and now heads to the Governor’s desk.
“First responders are our front line defense in times of chaos and tragedy. In most cases, they are running into danger when most people are running out. When these heroic actions lead to illnesses, we should be supporting these men and women,” said Senator Greenstein, D-Middlesex and Mercer. “We must ensure compensation and health benefits are provided to our firefighters, police officers, EMTs and nurses who protect and serve the people of New Jersey during catastrophic events and terrorist attacks.”
TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Linda R. Greenstein that would ensure New Jersey’s first responders receive medical care and compensation for conditions resulting from their actions in the line of duty, particularly medical conditions that may not manifest until long after the event, was approved today by the full Senate.
“Each day first responders from police and fire to EMTs and paramedics to nurses and hospital personnel go to work to protect and serve the people of New Jersey and in doing so, put their own lives on the line,” said Senator Greenstein, D-Middlesex and Mercer. “When a catastrophic event or terrorist attack happens on American soil, these emergency workers may be exposed to carcinogens, communicable diseases, radiation and related hazards to their health, along with witnessing severe death and suffering, the affects of which do long-term damage to the worker. It is our duty to honor these men and women for their service and sacrifice by providing them with the compensation and health care they have earned.”
TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Linda R. Greenstein that will ensure New Jersey’s first responders receive medical care and compensation for conditions resulting from their actions in the line of duty, particularly medical conditions that may not manifest until long after the event, was approved today by the Senate Labor Committee.
“While most everyone tries to stay out of harm’s way, first responders run into danger when a terrorist attack or catastrophic event occurs,” said Senator Greenstein, D-Middlesex and Mercer. “In doing so, they take on a high level of risk, not only of immediate injury or death, but long-term health problems including respiratory issues, cancer and post traumatic stress disorder. We cannot ignore that these health problems have a direct correlation to high risk emergency situations and it is our duty to provide these men and women with the compensation and health care they have earned.”