Require Mental Health Support for FDNY Emergency Responders
In committee as of Jun 16, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would require the Fire Department to provide mental health services to firefighters and other emergency responders who experience trauma on the job. The services would include access to counselors, peer support, wellness sessions, and supervisor training on mental health issues.
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Details
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (1)
Official Description
This bill would require the Fire Department to provide emergency responders with mental health support services and information designed to reduce the effects of psychological trauma emergency responders may experience during and after critical incidents. The services would include expanded availability of clinicians and peer support profession, voluntary wellness information sessions, posting information on available resources on FDNY’s website and in department facilities, and providing training to supervisors on first responder mental health.