I Accept that the memories won't just dissappear over night, however, that they will fade with time. Make sure that only suitably trained and capable personnel are used on a scene. Find out as much as possible about a scene while responding and inform others on your vehicle so that both you and your team have an idea of what to expect and can prepare mentally. Make sure that everyone on the scene is informed about what is happening and what plan of action will be taken. If the duration of work on the scene is extended or if there is a great amount of physical effort that needs to be put into the scene, ensure that everyone receives adequate rest breaks and water and food are available.
Some people find it a lot easier to talk about traumatic experiences than others.
Don't wait As soon as the first opportunity arises to discuss the scene, take it. Get together in a comfortable environment, away from distractions. Debrief A debriefing usually takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and serves as a closing point for the incident. It is a form of immediate intervention. It usually consists of an information update where the events surrounding the incident are pieced together to create a complete picture.