The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) has expanded protections for female federal firefighters by adding breast, uterine, ovarian and basal cell ...
“This policy change acknowledges the unique occupational hazards faced by women firefighters and ensures they receive the care and support they deserve,” Christopher Godfrey, director of the ...
The Office of Worker Compensation Programs (OWCP) has also set up a special claims unit to process requests specific to firefighters. “This policy change acknowledges the unique occupational hazards ...