Three bills from state Sen. Andrew Gounardes signed into law, codifying protections for firefighters, families

Three bills introduced by Brooklyn state Sen. Andrew Gounardes were signed into law Tuesday, codifying protections for current and former firefighters and their families. 

The bills, Gounardes said, will ensure firefighters receive the healthcare and benefits care they need, extend care to spouses of fire protection inspectors, and create “pension parity” for first responders.