There have been several first responders, Police Fire AmDearbulance workers who have taken their own lives as well, from seeing unspeakable things in their line of work. This is a wide spread issue.
Dear Fisher,
I work at a level 1 in emergency and deal with a constant stream of psych, ODs and death. I am looking to take a step away from the front line (although I am not a first responder) and serve in more of a peripheral role. It is true what you say, that the tolls of emergency medicine and especially first responders add up. "Scoop and go" ....drop off pt....go to next car wreck....GSW....repeat.
