A new law that begins on January 1, 2024 will provide support to Tennessee firefighters who have been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The James ‘Dustin’ Samples Act was named after a Cleveland firefighter who suffered from PTSD and took his own life after 22 years of service. The law establishes a grant program to offset the cost to an employer providing worker’s compensation for firefighters diagnosed with PTSD. In order to qualify for the grant, employers must provide mental health resiliency training as part of their continuing education program.
New Law Provides Support for TN Firefighters Diagnosed With PTSD
Dec 28, 2023 | 5:55 PM