First responders operate in a difficult environment. In fact, most civilians have no idea the stressors of their daily work. One thing has become clear: These important jobs can quickly take a toll on the mental health of a city’s police, fire, EMS, animal control, and code enforcement personnel. How can city officials ensure that first responders have the resources they need to stay healthy? The first step is to understand what they go through. The next is to provide them with tools to ...