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geezer in NH · November 8, 2007, 10:39 PM

Stress is hard to adjust to. Combat troops learn it and adjust for quickly for the short term 1-2 years. Firefighter and police officers have the same stress over their careers that last 20-30 years

Combat is very intense; learning the so called ability to keep up in advents is a survival response. The PD and Fire service will take a longer time to be at the same mental level but it will occur. It usually lasts much longer in this service. There will be many combat vets who fit in later service join the PD and FD services.

You should thank God for these folks as they are unsung heroes. We who have been in any service can appreciate our duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves or family.

November 8, 2007, 10:39 PM	#17
geezer in NH Member Join Date: September 28, 2007 Posts: 80	Stress is hard to adjust to. Combat troops learn it and adjust for quickly for the short term 1-2 years. Firefighter and police officers have the same stress over their careers that last 20-30 years Combat is very intense; learning the so called ability to keep up in advents is a survival response. The PD and Fire service will take a longer time to be at the same mental level but it will occur. It usually lasts much longer in this service. There will be many combat vets who fit in later service join the PD and FD services. You should thank God for these folks as they are unsung heroes. We who have been in any service can appreciate our duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves or family.