The Horrific Scenes You'll Never Forget as a First Responder

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[crustinagohard]

Scent is it strongest memory evoking sense. I learned this decades ago when my sister was 16 and in a nearly fatal car crash. She was in a coma for weeks and during that time, a therapist had us bring in coffee beans, perfumes, candles, essential oils etc. to try to evoke memories and get her brain going. She ended up having s bilateral craniotomy, doctors gave her a 20% chance of survival. She is now a 3rd grade teacher. True miracle.

[chrisgriffis]

Can confirm. Retired medic here with over 20 years service. Sights and sounds bring back memories that aren’t easily forgettable.

[mikee]

My Grandfather was a retired Vietnam vet with multiple combat tours. Saw action left and right there. When he got back he joined the sheriffs office and told me one time that he would rather go to combat than put on the deputies uniform again. He said because he knew when he walked out the door in combat you relatively had an idea on what to expect but with the sheriffs department when you walk out the door you truly have no idea what to expect. It could be a quiet day or a day that you will never forget.

[denices]

Thank God for strong men like this. Thank you for your service.

[RTiff]

I worked as an RT at Peds Level One Trauma Center. I work on remembering the miracles. One late afternoon, the trauma pager went off, message across the screen "4 yo GSW to the head". I had a habit of looking at the medics faces delivering the patient, but this time it didn't match up. Then a little voice from beneath the pile of blankets announced, "I been shot in the head!" And she was pissed. As we transferred her to the trauma gurney, a small slug fell onto the sheet. It had hit her, but had not penetrated her skull. She got discharged the next afternoon, and stopped by the ER to say goodbye. I remember the look on mom's face, as she said "Thank you, Jesus."

[billyingram]

As an ex fireman who started volunteering at the age of 15 I can say it's memories you'll never forget.

[jeffstoodley]

I have PTSD from numerous calls i went on. Thank you for talking about you're experiences. It means a lot. Some how some way we will get through this. I hope you see this message brother!!!

[brockbailey]

I know that feeling all too well. I joined the city fire department at 18 and I wasn't mentally mature enough to face some of the scenes I responded to. My ex girlfriend, family friend, teacher, people from town you know. I don't recommend getting into the fire service in your hometown but maybe that's just the black cloud that seemed to be over our city for about 3 years but it definitely got to me. I wanna thank you Shawn for having a firefighter on, like he said, firefighters don't talk about that stuff. I will say for anyone struggling, emdr therapy helped me so much. I thought it was witchcraft going in but it stopped the nightmares, thoughts when you pass by the scene location 2 years later, it works. Thanks again Shawn. I haven't looked into it much but it seems like you may be in or around Nashville? I'm just up the road in metropolis Illinois. I'd love to shake your hand one day, thank you for your service, and thank you for your videos.

[ultimatesunrise]

Former Army Combat Medic here (and "Experiencer" both while in and after Service). I can confirm how simple things can trigger PTSD and Flashbacks. I had an casualty incident on a training range where we ran FTX with "Brads", Small Tanks, Strykers, the whole 9 yards, so the smell of Diesel Fuel was thick and everywhere bro. A PFC on a Stryker got his sleeve caught on the ramp and almost completely "degloved" his arm from the Forearm down.. It was my first major casualty as I was pretty fresh out of AIT.. Everytime I hp to a gas station the smell of Diesel Fuel instantly sends me back to that poor kids screaming and crying and me trying to keep him alive til medivac got there. So anyways yeah, it's really wierd.

[JosephMartin-xwwh]

One the hardest jobs on your mental and physical health is for sure no doubt a full time career fire fighter! Them men are genuine heroes! As most of our soldiers are! Thankfully. Ty both for what you have done and do! 🤙

[wanderish]

Ill never forget my first call as an EMT about 1 month after cert. It was an industrial accident. I cried the entire 45 minutes home. We ended up saving his life and his vision, but it'll remain with me for as long as I live.

[gotbordercollies]

Just another day in fire rescue - God bless you brother

[HillJackal]

The first responders, EMT's, firemen, etc, don't get enough help they deserve. Mopping up people off the road isn't easy. Met a State Trooper that did life flights for 20+ years. Just looking at the guy I can tell he seen a lot. He told us he would get people on these flights and they would be bleeding out etc and they would ask if they where going to make it or not...rough.

[JoshPleasants]

First of all, thank you for doing a podcast with a firefighter. I wish people knew that most of us have to work a second job to make his meet. I want them to know as paramedics we are not considered or paid as if they value us like they do nurses. That is not to devalue nurses as they are incredible at what they do and I’m not even saying that up in case any of them saw that and wanted to make it hard for us to get a bed when we drop off (other fireman and nurses in the ER will know what I’m joking about nurses control when you get a bed for that pt) but as paramedics a lot of times people assume we are just transport to the hospital. In the back of that unit, you better good at what you’re doing they’re in real trouble. My first real call, scared me to death. I’ve seen some really bad things and I hope that the guy touches on some of that because I don’t know any fireman that doesn’t have something I don’t want because I reserve that for military guys call I’ve made could always see my sister or my mom or my dad in that patient’s eyes and you start to think that every time you get a phone call it’s gonna be something from your family members because it happens so easily we don’t make a ton of money like I said, almost all of us have side jobs to make ends meet. But there’s a love for that job and just like the cops and the military the camaraderie is what we really really care about. I left the fire service 11 years ago and I still talk to my Lieutenant, the other fireman and even my battalion chief. I hope this is a good podcast and to all you guys still in the job we love you and my wife and I say a prayer for your guys safety every night. Keep on rocking Shawn I know you’re in Tennessee, but I doubt you’re near Memphis but if you ever are give me a holla.

[Kennoisewater]

I’m a nurse- I agree with this message. You can’t unsee or unfeel things. Cheers to you all

[quantumcat]

I was just in a car accident. The song that was on causes the same reaction for me, except I also hear the sounds of 7 cars being hit, and I feel the impacts. Trauma burned it into my brain.

[marymobley]

My dad was a firefighter and on the Search and Rescue team. He always told us that the most traumatic incidents he ever attended were ones that involved people who were the same age as us kids. One was finding the body of a missing girl who was my age at the time. He couldn’t drive down that street for almost 15 years because he said he could smell her decomposed body. 😢

[alkatona]

God bless this man for his job and sharing his experiences. I had 30 years in the fire service, now retired 3 years. You have great days and not so great days that come at any given moment. Memories that are hard to forget and never fade, using the positive incidents to overshadow the poor outcomes. Anyone that has been subjected to repeated exposure to traumatic situations will definitely relate to his story. Mental health plays a huge role and the ability to be able to have some sort of balance to your personal life and family. Sometimes it is easy to say get help, but those that have been in that position understand this is more complicated. Stay strong and seek professional help.

[mattd]

The Aerosmith song, “Love in an Elevator” was playing in the man’s residence, when he opened his front door, and pointed a loaded firearm at me. Anytime I hear that song it takes me right back to January 29, 2006, at 3:29 PM. I am now 2 1/2 decades into my law enforcement career.

[manymusings]

Its amazing how songs and smells trigger memories