Lawmaker Files For Free Cancer Screenings For Okla. Firefighters

A state lawmaker has filed legislation to allow for free annual cancer screenings for all Oklahoma firefighters.

Republican Representative Daniel Pae says cancer is the number one cause of death for active-duty firefighters, so he wants comprehensive cancer screenings to have no deductibles or co-payments for firefighters, even volunteer firefighters.

This bill will be considered during the regular legislative session that starts February 5.