CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said, “We must stop the alarming rates of cancer our firefighters face because they committed themselves to protecting Floridians. My hero and friend, Manatee County Firefighter Dwayne McKeaver, has battled cancer three times because of his selfless service. He’s the prime example of why something must be done this year. Together, we will ensure that Florida is added to the list of states that protects our firefighters.”

 

Manatee County Firefighter Dwayne McKeaver said, “I want to thank CFO Jimmy Patronis for his continued work to protect firefighters like myself from cancer. We have worked together from the beginning, and CFO Patronis has been a champion for the firefighting community on the issue of cancer coverage. It’s clear that there is a huge need for action this year. I’m proud to be at the Capitol today to tell my story and use my voice to protect current and future firefighters from this deadly disease.”