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Opioid Crisis Overwhelms First Responders | Winnipeg News
Firefighters and paramedics are drowning in calls—Station One alone sees a 30% surge in five years, fueled by the opioid crisis. Understaffed and overwhelmed, dispatchers prioritize life-or-death emergencies, leaving less urgent cases waiting hours. First responders are burning out, haunted by compassion fatigue and doubting their impact. Opioid-related calls already outpace last year’s total—and officials suspect they’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg. The department is scrambling to offer mental health support, but crews keep responding, carrying the emotional weight of a system…
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