Professional first responders are prepared, equipped and trained to handle various emergency situations, from car accidents to terrorist attacks and other major disasters. Today, however, this great responsibility can be particularly burdensome on one's emotions. "As first responders, part of our job is to run towards a bad or challenging situation to help out, while everyone else runs away," says Officer Dan Ennenbach, a Kirkwood police officer. "However, the psychological repercussions of what we may experience in those situations can be overwhelming and, in some cases, even life-changing...
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