Healing, Service Dogs, and Advocacy in EMS
First responders frequently carry unseen psychological burdens that build up long after the sirens fade. In this episode of the EMS Improv podcast, Eric Chase sits down with paramedic and educator Robert B. Ravndl to discuss his battle with post-traumatic stress following a critical incident in 2015. Ravndl shares his raw journey through the breaking point, inpatient treatment at a specialized center for excellence, and the reality of navigating life and work with his service dog, Carnes.
The conversation unpacks the systemic barriers first responders face when seeking mental health support…
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