Critical Incidents & Stress: Intro

THE REALITY OF THE TOWING INDUSTRY

An unfortunate part of the towing industry is that is highly likely that every operator will witness a traumatic scene at some point. Being exposed to extreme injuries or death is something that is very difficult to prepare for and become used to seeing. Unfortunately, it is a reality for operators in the towing industry.

While it is exceptionally difficult to mentally prepare yourself to see these types of scenes, steps can be taken to help deal with the stress and mental toll following a critical incident. Incident and post traumatic stress is not something that only faces first responders and military members, it can affect individuals in all industries, including towing and recovery. Following a critical or traumatic incident, if you are having a difficult time dealing with what you have seen, WreckMaster urges operators to seek out appropriate assistance.