An emergency services association believes reform is underway that will allow for equal PTSD cover for volunteers who it says do work that 'is no different to the job of the paid and career staff'.
A veteran volunteer firefighter has urged first responders struggling with trauma to seek counselling.
"I would suggest anyone who's in those situations seek counselling and go and get it. It will help," he said.Mr Scott's case is just one example of what first responders experience on a daily basis across the country. So far this year there has been a total of 138 road fatalities in WA, with 82 of them on regional roads.
"The job that our volunteers are doing is no different to the job of the paid and career staff," he said. "For me, the future does look bright that it's being looked at. We're going to work together with the government to see volunteers supported and protected under these changes."
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