Arizona Fire Officials focusing on Wildland Firefighters' Mental Health

  • Source: KJZZ-FM 91.5
  • Published: 08/12/2020 02:37 PM

Arizona has had a busy wildfire season so far, with three fires already cracking the list of top 12 biggest in state history, by acreage burned. As wildland firefighters battle fires here and elsewhere across the country, there’s an increased emphasis on their mental health. The Show spoke with Don Weaver, the state fire planner for the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, to learn about the conditions that contribute to mental health issues for wildland firefighters.



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