Although well-trained in the strategic and tactical aspects of firefighting, firefighters often receive too little training when it comes to handling the mental stress that accompanies the job.
Firefighters make great personal sacrifices during emergency situations, but don’t always take the risks seriously. We want to be tough, and act like the things we see and the tasks we are asked to accomplish don’t affect us.
Due to the nature of the job, first responders at every level need to be aware of the support services provided by their organizations, and officers need to be able to recognize when one of their own could benefit from those services.