What would happen if you called 911 and no one answered your call? Kathryn Severns Avery shares her story and why we are dangerously close to that reality in the United States. Far too many first responders agencies are understaffed and face recruiting and retention challenges. If we don't help the helpers, who will be there to help us? firstrespondertrainingalliance.com #firstresponders, #firstresponderburnout, #helpthehelpers #hope #TEDxStGeorge #TEDx #TEDxSpeaker On December 4, 2020, Chris Avery left home to pick up groceries. He never returned. Three robbers fleeing police ran a red light and t-boned his car. Chris died at the scene. Many expected his wife, Kathryn, to sue the police because there had been a high-speed pursuit. But instead, she vowed to not let the experience ruin her life. Like most civilians, she was blissfully ignorant of how difficult, demanding, and dangerous the work of first responders is and the toll it takes on them and their families. In 2022, Kathryn...