We know that by choosing to work in the emergency services profession that there are risks that we need to take and to be aware of. We know that by entering into crisis situations, that injury and death is not always preventable. Unforeseeable accidents and incidents can occur. The good news is that many injuries and deaths can be prevented if we are willing to make changes and to work at them. Sacrifices from the government need to be made in order to ensure that every department is well equipped.
Awareness needs to be raised.
Accountability systems needs to be placed. And most importantly emergency service workers need to be educated on a continual basis. Let's make sure that not one more emergency worker is killed in a situation that could have been prevented. Let's make sure that not one more life is sacrificed. Not one more processional, Not one more memorial service.