*Administration of Barack Obama, 2012 *

**Statement on Extending Health Insurance Coverage to Federal Firefighters **

*July 17. 2012 *

Starting today, the brave men and women of our Nation's Federal firefighting forces, as well as their families, will have access to the health coverage they deserve. Their heroism in battling the deadly fires that have impacted States across the country this summer inspires us all. Each day, these Americans put themselves in grave danger to save the lives of people they never met, which is why I directed my administration to ensure that our Nation's firefighters can count on the care and protection they need.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Federal firefighters, health insurance coverage extension*.*

*Subjects:* Health and medical care : Insurance coverage and access to providers; Personnel Management, Office of : Temporary Federal firefighters, extension of health insurance benefits.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201200569.