By CKOM News

Support for paramedics following tragedy in Tisdale

Apr 27, 2015 | 11:54 AM

As the events in Tisdale unfolded last week, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall was the first to say his thoughts were with the first responders.

The close-knit community was devastated after a woman and her three children were found killed there. The man suspected of the killings was found dead in Prince Albert with an unharmed baby.

“It takes special human beings to be a part of this industry,” Troy Davies with MD Ambulance in Saskatoon said Monday on John Gormley Live.

He said it can be hard for someone working in emergency medical services (EMS) to bounce back to regular life after going through a traumatic call.

Davies said in recent years the culture of EMS has changed. Staff are encouraged to speak about their experiences and it’s now widely recognized that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts many on the job.

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“In the past, it’s been something that was almost seen as a weakness, now we’re trying to get it out there to all of our medics that it’s not a weakness and it’s OK to ask for help.”

Davies said that in Saskatoon, supervisors are engaged with street staff and are always looking for signs of stress. There is also an anonymous hotline that staff can access if they need help.

Last week, Wall announced the province will provide counselling and support for the community.

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