PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - A bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Thursday aims to strengthen and support the physical and mental health of firefighters in Florida .

The governor signed HB 929 at the 81st Annual Convention of the Florida Professional Firefighters in Palm Beach Gardens.

What they're saying:

DeSantis said the legislation enhances Florida’s commitment to the health and safety of firefighters, and updates the Florida Firefighters Occupational Safety and Health Act to reflect the full scope of harm firefighters face.

"We, of course, ask our firefighters to face danger at a moment’s notice," DeSantis said. "You have to run into the fire. You have to respond to emergencies, and you obviously are exposed to a lot of really significant trauma and that takes a toll not ju

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