Establishes a professional development and wellness program for Kentucky firefighters and rescue squad members.
The bill creates the Alan "Chip" Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program for firefighters and rescue squad members in Kentucky. The program offers seminar-based peer support and counseling services to reduce negative mental and behavioral health outcomes. It is offered at least twice a year to Kentucky professional and volunteer firefighters and rescue squad members, and may be offered to those from other states upon approval. The program allows firefighters and rescue squad members to take up to 48 hours of leave following a critical incident.
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