first responders; post-traumatic stress disorder

HB 2204 amends Arizona's workers' compensation law to clarify who qualifies as an "employee" for benefits, specifically including volunteer firefighters, reserve officers, and other part-time first responders. The bill establishes clear wage calculation methods for these personnel - using full-time equivalent salaries or fixed rates like $400/month for some roles - to determine their compensation benefits. It applies to volunteer firefighters serving without full pay, sheriff's reserve members, and similar personnel who perform duties under authorized programs. The bill does not address post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), despite the title, as it focuses solely on expanding and standardizing existing workers' compensation coverage for these first responders.