First responders are at a high risk of developing stress injuries, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), due to the challenging and dangerous situations they face. Here are some statistics about stress injuries in first responders: 
 
  • PTSD
    An estimated 30% of first responders develop behavioral health conditions, including PTSD, compared to 20% of the general population. For firefighters and paramedics, about 20% meet the criteria for PTSD during their career. For law enforcement, PTSD rates range from 6% to 32%. 
     
  • Trauma
    More than 80% of first responders experience traumatic events on the job. The most common form of stress is acute trauma, which is caused by a single exposure.

 

This page shows resources available to PCSAR Team Members.  If you may be experiencing Stress Injury, please reach out to a fellow team member, or consider using these resources.

PCSAR Stress Injury Team