From the Wisconsin Department of Public Health:

Responding to an emergency situation can be both rewarding and taxing on individuals. First responders coming back from a prolonged deployment may face challenges adjusting to their normal routine. People may display symptoms and reactions such as:

• Emotional symptoms such as irritability or excessive sadness.
• Cognitive dysfunction such as difficulty making decisions or following directions.
• Physical symptoms such as headache, stomach pain, or difficulty breathing.
• Behavioral reactions such as consuming more alcohol or interpersonal conflict.
• Failure to adhere to needed physical or psychiatric medication needs.

Self-Care Pocket Reference Guide for Emergency Response Deployment P-01435 (PDF, 256 KB) - A guide for volunteer responders that includes pre- and post- deployment checklists and self-reflection activities. This resource was originally created for the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health, and reprinted with their permission.