Highs and lows of ES work

Capri

Looking at this got me to thinking about the worst part of ES work http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/the-look-of-horror-and-disbelief-on-his-face-told-me-that-our-lives-were-falling-apart-mothers-harrowing-victim-impact-statement-after-death-of-son-4-in-crash-with-drunk-driver-34146180.html

So, Helping people /dealing with death / recognition of work / petty gripes - what keeps you going, or think of chucking it all ? Could the job be improved (and not the 'We're looking for your views' from Management / HR who haven't a clue themselves how to motivate staff )

civdef

Calls like that (as it happened I was at the one mentioned above) are definitely one of the toughest parts of the job.

But at the same time when you see 30+ people from multiple agencies working absolutely 100% flat out in an effort to save lives, you also see the best parts of it - the teamwork, the commitment and the skills. The situation is awful - but you also realise you were part of a huge team effort which contributed to giving all those present the best possible chance.