The Now

Dr. Chuck and a Paramedic talk our world looks a little different today vs just a year ago. Citizens of towns, cities, and counties across the globe are being asked to isolate themselves; Paramedics and Firefighters are frontline warriors in this new era and have to respond in homes.
 It’s a war they’ve trained for, and they’re answering every call – from working overtime to following strict PPE, infection control and documentation guidelines.

Despite their training and new protocols, there are always high levels of stress and uncertainty in any major incident but that stress during this pandemic is taking its toll on all frontline workers. EMTs and paramedics and Firefighters must recognize and have to accept that they will likely encounter increased levels of stress as this pandemic evolves.
What is the cost to them, their families and their future as first responders?