There has to be a toll seeing people suffer probably one of the lowest points of their lives, seeing kids die, seeing brutality like that where an EMT is warranted.

You probably pay the cost.

I was certified as an EMT and spent some time volunteering in the ER, and while I did see some things that were somewhat traumatizing when I was young, I don't think I'm worse off because of them. Seeing someone my age die hurt. But it also made me appreciate the fragility of life a little more and turned me into a more careful driver (which was a good thing for 20 or so year old me). That said, it was only a day or two a week for a year or two, so much less exposure than someone full time gets. But I'm really glad I did it.

Yeah, I cannot imagine seeing people in pain and suffering and even dying on a regular basis. Nope nope nope. I mean, I am extremely grateful for the people who can handle that, but I'm not cut out for it.