What to Know About Patroller Stress

Important Acronyms That You Want To Know
  • CIS - Critical Incident Stress
  • CISD - Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
  • CISI - Critical Incident Stress Impact or Injury
Reacting To A Critical Incident
INJURED
  • Sleeplessness
  • Continuous replaying of events
  • Self-medication
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Self-Isolation
Seek professional help. Contact a counselor or doctor.
REACTING
  • Loss of interest
  • Avoiding others
  • Sleep difficulty
  • Irritable
  • Loss of appetite
  • Intrusive thoughts
Contact someone you trust or your local CISM team.
READY
  • Effective communication
  • Socially active
  • Healthy sleep
  • Joy & vitality
  • Fit & healthy
Keep fit, eat right and learn to let go.

"Seeking help is not a sign or weakness, but a sign of strength."
​~ Eric J. Snyder, EMT, OEC Instructor, The Bear Creek, EPA Region

Most emergency responders will experience a range of signs and symptoms as a result of a serious incident. If you continue to have signs and symptoms,
seek professional help or contact your local CISM team. more info here
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