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Workers' Compensation For First Responders With PTSD

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Following the deadly attack against Boiseans attending a child's birthday party, Boise Fire Chief Dennis Doan called for a re-examination of the methods used to treat fire fighters and other first responders for PTSD, telling the Idaho Press, "I do know that more firefighters killed themselves than died in the line of duty."

Chief Doan joins Idaho Matters to discuss the need for proper treatment for first responders and how current workers compensation plans neglect this treatment.

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