Host Prescott Nadeau speaks with Lt. Anthony Simanskas about his experience dealing with one of the most horrific emergency scenes that has occured Statewide back in 2018. They discuss how a call like that has potential to flatten even the most seasoned responder and how to prevent it from doing just that. 

Discussion points include: 

• How minimal staffing can effecet mental health
• The trauma created by pediatric patients
• Identifying stress reaction symptoms 
• What recovery looks like following a critial incident
• Finding the right clinician 

What should the listeners do "tomorrow":

• Finding the right support network 
• Feel like you can be vulnerable
• Find a hobby / something you enjoy doing 
• Try something new each day

Resources: 

• Mind the Frontline
• IAFF Center for Excellence
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• PFFV Peer Support Hotline- 1-833-802-7337