House approves bill to extend workers' compensation to volunteer firefighters during fundraisers

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Pennsylvania's volunteer firefighters could soon be covered by workers' compensation during fundraisers, if the Senate follows the House's lead. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives overwhelmingly advanced House Bill 2087 by a 199-2 vote. Sponsored by Rep. Robert Freeman (D-Northampton), it would provide volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps personnel with workers' compensation [...]