After a particularly difficult call involving a fatality, you find yourself struggling to sleep and thinking about the incident constantly. What is the most proactive way to handle this?

Question: After a particularly difficult call involving a fatality, you find yourself struggling to sleep and thinking about the incident constantly. What is the most proactive way to handle this?

Answer options:

• Try to forget about it and focus entirely on the next task.
• Keep your feelings to yourself to avoid appearing weak to your teammates. ✅ Participate in the post-incident debrief and speak with a peer support member if needed.
• Request an immediate transfer to a slower station to avoid similar calls.

Correct answer: Participate in the post-incident debrief and speak with a peer support member if needed.

Explanation: Firefighting involves exposure to trauma. Acknowledging the impact and utilizing department resources is a sign of resilience and ensures long-term mental health and performance.