Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-313e
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Sec. 7-313e. Authority of fire officer during emergency. Determination of whether death of firefighter caused by a cardiac event, stroke or pulmonary embolism occurred in line of duty.
Official statutory text
(b) If the death of a uniformed paid or volunteer firefighter is caused by a cardiac event, stroke or pulmonary embolism that occurred not later than twenty-four hours after such firefighter concluded a shift or training, the chief of such firefighter's fire department shall have the authority to determine whether such firefighter died in the line of duty, unless a local charter or ordinance in effect on October 1, 2024, provides the authority to a different individual or entity to make such determination. Such declaration by a chief shall not be used as evidence for a workers' compensation claim under chapter 568.
Cited. 24 CA 598.
Cited. 24 CA 598.
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