Responders are carrying the physical fatigue of weathering long hours and difficult working conditions, ... First, the sheer volume of natural disasters continues to multiply.

Exhausted emergency crews worked around the clock to clear roads, restore power and phone service, and reach those still stranded by the storm, which killed at least 139 people in six states.

Again and again in the Cincinnati area, first responders say the words "the children." The emergency workers aren't angry, they are tired. That is until they begin to talk about this set of victims.

First responders have a 73% higher risk of mortality than the general population, necessitating psychological first aid. ... substance abuse, isolation, and emotional and physical fatigue.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Metro Drug Coalition (MDC) has a new position dedicated to preventing fatigue for first responders. It’s the latest effort from the organization to help lighten the ...

The Capital Region is feeling the heat for the second straight day. While many try to stay cool and indoors, first responders can’t always do the same. With helmets, jackets and more, Troy Fire ...

It's been a busy week for first responders in Louisville after two ... NEED TO BE, YOU KNOW, NEED TO HELP OUT. YOU KNOW, I MEAN, IT’S JUST PEOPLE ARE WORE OUT, YOU KNOW, THEY’RE EXHAUSTED.

October 28 is National First Responders Day, recognizing those trained to respond to emergencies and provide assistance, such police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers, as well ...

Responders are carrying the physical fatigue of weathering long hours and difficult working conditions, and that’s too often compounded by the mental burden of seeing and experiencing trauma.

Responders are carrying the physical fatigue of weathering long hours and difficult working conditions, and that’s too often compounded by the mental burden of seeing and experiencing trauma.

I’ve also seen the toll that the stress of unrelenting disasters can take on these responders. When catastrophe arrives at your doorstep, you need someone who is dedicated to helping.