In the seventh episode of Aftermath Philadelphia, Captain Gillespie sits down with Philadelphia Fire Department Lt. David Sullivan. In this episode they discuss their respective agencies response to helping someone suffering from gun violence, and how that also effects the officer or medic/fireman after the incident is over. You'll learn how both agencies continued to respond and operate even during the height of COVID-19. Lt. Sullivan and Capt. Gillespie further explain some of the compassion and heroism they have witnesses from their co-workers under difficult circumstances over the years. You will get an insight into what it is like to be a Medic in one of the busiest fire departments in the country and how the PFD is working hard to help those get out of opioid addiction. Both Capt. Gillespie & Lt. Sullivan end with discussing the importance of prevention in gun violence and recognizing the top medical facilities in Philadelphia that treat these victims.
This episode is dedicated to those Philadelphia Fire Department personnel rushing to and from scenes to save the lives and comfort the citizens of Philadelphia.
