(a) General rule.--The secretary, in consultation with cooperating officials and agencies, shall develop mental wellness and stress management guidelines to assist emergency responders who:
(1) Suffer or may have suffered post-traumatic stress injuries or traumatic brain injuries as a result of their employment.
(2) Have been exposed to critical incidents.
(b) Compliance.--Emergency responders and public agencies for which emergency responders perform their duties shall comply with the guidelines established under this section.