Caring for the People Who Answer the Call: Trauma, PTSD and Self-Care for First Responders

October 28 is National First Responders Day. In 2017, Congress backed the date to honor the police officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who arrive first when someone calls for help. Dispatchers belong on that list too. They hear a stranger’s worst moment through a headset and stay on the line until the crew arrives. You’ll…