The Mike Smyth Show –  Listen on Spotify at 29:15 or via Apple Podcasts at 29:07

In this powerful segment, retired Vancouver Firefighter Rod Salas joins the show to discuss the urgent issues highlighted in his open letter to the Minister of Labour- exposing the barriers B.C. first responders face when seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress injuries.

He is joined by Derek Sienko, Chief Mental Health Officer at Diversified Rehabilitation Group, who provides insight into the real-world challenges, the gaps in current systems, and why timely access to proper care is essential for both active and retired first responders.

An eye-opening conversation that shines a light on an issue demanding immediate attention.