Tucson City Council voted Tuesday to approve workers compensation claims for two firefighters battling adenocarcinoma, a cancer type presumed under Arizona law to be job-related.

Dozens of firefighters filled City Hall for the decision, rallying in support of their colleagues. One firefighters claim was first filed last year and the other earlier this year. Both were initially denied, forcing the men to appeal and hire attorneys before the councils approval.

Theyre doing great, had a full recovery. Theyre not showing any signs of cancer, said Tucson Fire Fighters Association President Clayton Black. They were initially denied. They filed an extension, and unfortunately, that makes them have to go get a lawyer, pay all these fees out of pocket - the time, the stress, everything on their f

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