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Local, county, and state officials gather at the Cherry Hill Fire Department to celebrate the passage of a new law helping firefighters battling PTSD to get help without fear of losing their jobs. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

NJ Law Protects First Responders’ Rights to Seek Help for Work-Related PTSD

In addition to physical occupational hazards, first responders face serious behavioral health challenges related to their careers in public safety. A new state law safeguards their rights to seek care for a post-traumatic stress diagnosis without fear of workplace retaliation. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

By Matt Skoufalos | March 27, 2026
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