Psychological injuries forced paramedics and firefighters in Winnipeg off their jobs for thousands of hours last year, straining already understaffed essential services.
And the fallout is also leading to burnout in on-the-job members, their respective unions and a Canadian expert say.
Data from the City of Winnipeg shows 189 claims from Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) members were processed by the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) for psychological injuries at the workplace between January and October 2024.
