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3 facts you need to know
About BC Firefighters’ Annual Visit to Victoria
By Bill Bennett
Kootenay East MLA
1. Every year at the B.C. Legislature during the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Event, we celebrate the lives of the heroic firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice. These people chose one of the most dangerous careers in public service and deserve our thanks and deep appreciation.
2. We all know how important these brave firefighters are to our communities, which is why over my time in government, we have recognized heart disease and certain cancers within the Workers Compensation Act as occupational diseases associated with long-term employment as a firefighter.
3. Following the memorial service in Victoria, the firefighters from all around B.C. meet the MLAs at the annual firefighter reception and we also hold a business meeting between firefighters and their MLA the next day. It’s the highlight of the Spring Legislative Session for me to visit with the firefighters from Cranbrook and Fernie.
This message funded by Bill Bennett