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This bill clarifies and expands the scope of the hometown heroes assistance program administered by the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative, which provides support for firefighters. The bill modifies an existing program by adding a requirement for peer-to-peer support within the psychotherapy program designed to help firefighters address emotional trauma. It also changes language around the annual training requirements, specifying that training materials must be "made available" rather than "provided," and must cover critical topics such as cancer and heart disease risks, occupational health strategies, suicide prevention, and emotional wellness. The training will be conducted by firefighters who have completed an additional preparatory course to serve as trainers. The bill maintains the program's existing provisions for monetary support payments to firefighters diagnosed with critical illnesses and allows for up to five psychotherapy sessions per year. The changes aim to enhance mental health resources and occupational health education for Minnesota firefighters, with the modifications becoming effective the day after final enactment.

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