Pearls For Practice: First Responders – How Can We Support These Unsung Heroes?
First responders are usually the first on scene at any emergency or disaster and face the unknown dangers in order to rescue and save lives. First responders often face a great peril to their own physical safety and emotional well-being. They are also the first to reach out to disaster survivors and provide emotional and physical support to them. These heroes are essential to the entire community but the stress and trauma experienced by first responders is often overlooked and …