First Responders Mental Health

Hello and welcome to the forum. This is meant for all emergency personnel (Police, Fire, EMS, Dispatch) to post their thoughts and opinions on mental health. Please feel free to voice your opinion. Some questions to get you started or reply could be;
How long have you been a first responder?
What made you want to become a first responder?
Do you think being a first responder affects your mental health?
Ways to cope after traumatic events?
Work Schedule:
Sleep Schedule:
Ever felt burnout?
Are there mental health resources?
Do you ever feel that you have to block out your emotions for calls?

Anything else you want to voice or talk about please do, and feel free to respond to other members.

Please keep it respectful and kind.

I have been a just responded for eight years. I wanted to join because I had family in the service and I just want to help with the people and I also enjoy problem-solving. I think being a first responder affects your mental health because of the things you see the high stress levels and other factors.