IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WESH 2: CFO Jimmy Patronis Requests $3.6 Million for PTSD Support for First Responders

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WESH 2: CFO Jimmy Patronis Requests $3.6 Million for PTSD Support for First Responders

Full video HERE.

 WESH 2 News Anchor:

 "Studies show nearly 30 percent of firefighters and 20 percent of officers are impacted by post-traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic situations on the job can really take a toll, and that’s why Florida's CFO Jimmy Patronis is requesting $3.6 million in funding for Florida's first responders."

 "Patronis says that he plans to work with the state legislature in the new session to secure funding for peer support programs and also psychological services."

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About the CFO
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia serves as the state’s top financial watchdog, a member of the Florida Cabinet, and the head of the Florida Department of Financial Services. As CFO, he oversees billions of dollars in state funds and is committed to protecting taxpayer dollars, strengthening Florida’s fiscal health, and delivering essential services that support the state’s excellent economy. As State Fire Marshal, CFO Ingoglia also works every day to support Florida’s first responders as they risk their lives to serve and protect communities across the state.