Minneapolis firefighters are taking PTSD leave in increasing numbers, driving up overtime costs

MINNEAPOLIS — About 30 Minneapolis Fire Department employees, or roughly 7% of the 435-member force, are out on leave due to ...
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PTSD leave policy adds financial pressure to Minneapolis Fire Department

Fire departments are doing it on a very regular basis,” said Mike Dobesh, president of MNFire, an organization dedicated to keeping firefighters healthy, mentally and physically, and on the job. “The ...
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'You just become a more open person': Martin County Fire Rescue gets therapy dog to help with stress

The Martin County Fire Rescue is welcoming a new four-legged member to the team as part of an effort to support firefighters' ...