Category: Resilience

Prepared for the AOD by John Ellerton (MedCom President) and Alison Sheets (MRA) Passed by the AOD on the 21st October 2023. Review date in 3 years time. These ICAR recommendations are designed for all rescuers and mountain rescue organisations. Mountain rescuers are exposed to significant stress in the work they perform. The injuries, illnesses and

Rick Lindfors – Meridian Editor in Chief Stress can show itself in many forms in first responders. One sign of stress or burnout is known as compassion fatigue. This can show itself as cynicism towards patients or feelings of hopelessness. Compassion fatigue can show after repeated exposure to stressful or traumatic incidents.  “Usually people who