Hennige v. Fairview Fire District

OPINION OF THE COURT

Mahoney, P. J.

Claimant was a 10-year employee of the Fairview Fire District who had risen through the ranks from fire fighter to lieutenant. During that decade he had maintained equipment, fought fires and, as an officer, supervised shifts of four to five fire fighters at large fires. This leadership role entailed ordering fire fighters to enter burning buildings to save property and lives. In January, 1978, when claimant appeared nervous and tense, he was ordered to see the department physician. The doctor referred him to a psychiatrist who diagnosed his condition to be…