Chief Patron: Reid
Funding for Cancer Detection Screenings
Item 406 #4h
Item 406 #4h | First Year - FY2025 | Second Year - FY2026 | |
| Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| Department of Fire Programs | FY2025 $3,000,000 | FY2026 $3,000,000 | GF |
Language
Page 461, line 11, strike "$50,433,415" and insert "$53,433,415".
Page 461, line 11, strike "$53,707,527" and insert "$56,707,527".
Page 461, after line 16, insert:
Out of the amounts in this item, $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to for grants to localities to cover the cost of cancer detection screens for all Virginia Career Firefighters."
Explanation
(This amendment provide $3.0 million from the general fund each year for cancer detection screening to all Virginia Career Firefighters (approx. 10,000) in Virginia. Each locality will be responsible for requesting funding based on the current number of full-time firefighters in their respective departments. The funding shall be specifically for cancer screening and shall not be used for other purposes. The Virginia Fire Services Board shall create a policy that outlines the administration of these funds in the same manner that is done for other grants administered through the Department of Fire Programs. Each locality would have the option of a preferred screening method. The minimum test shall be an Ultrasound test specific for detecting cancers, and the cost of this test is typically $300. Localities have the option to upgrade to more advanced blood testing but would be responsible for the additional expense. Virginia Professional Firefighters shall provide assistance to each locality in securing a testing method based on choice of option.)