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Firefighter Health Grant

Summary

Casa Grande just scored over $350k in federal funds to pay for cancer screenings for local firefighters. It's a huge win for the crews who put their health on the line every day to keep us safe.

At a glance

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Federal taxpayers and local firefighters are saving big, as the $350k grant covers crucial health screenings without dipping into local city taxes.

✅Who benefits

Local firefighters get peace of mind and early detection resources for high-risk job hazards.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

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Casa Grande Dispatch (PinalCentral)Sep 23, 2026

FEMA grant to expand cancer screening for CGFD firefighters

CASA GRANDE — The Casa Grande Fire Department has been awarded more than $350,000 in federal funding to expand cancer screening and early detection for firefighters exposed to potentially hazardous substances during their careers.

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