About this episode

This episode explores the vital role of First Responders and the importance of disaster spiritual care for both survivors and responders.

From firefighters to police officers to the Red Cross and many others, First Responders play an essential role in protecting public safety and helping people cope with emergencies. In this segment, we consider the work of providers of disaster spiritual care . These folks look after both survivors of tragedies and the responders, who are sometimes reeling in the wake of calamity. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.

People in this episode

Host: David Freudberg

Topics covered

• first responders
• disaster spiritual care
• public safety
• emergency response
• trauma support

Keywords

• first responders
• firefighters
• police officers
• Red Cross
• disaster care
• emergency services
• spiritual care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Cross, NPR, PRX, GBH Boston

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