On The Front Lines & In The Headlines

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Kudos to the San Francisco Chronicle!!!!! A great idea!!

On The Front Lines & In The Headlines 

They are the "first-responders" – police, firefighters, EMS and journalists who are first on the scene of tragedy and disaster. Each has a job to do amid the chaos and trauma: secure the area, help the victims, write the story, capture the images. Many times, these jobs and priorities conflict, creating more stress in a stressful situation. 

And hidden behind the headlines and photographs are the affects on the first-responders, who are forced to face horrific situations as part of their job. How can we leverage this common experience to overcome the inevitable clash of professionals with different goals and responsibilities? 

Join The San Francisco Chronicle, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma and Bay Area first-responders for an unprecedented community event designed to bring together journalists and emergency service personnel. The session is open to all working journalists, police, fire and paramedic/EMT professionals in the Bay Area. 

When: Thursday, August 19, 2004, 6:45 p.m. 

Where: Radisson Miyako Hotel, Sakura meeting room, 1625 Post St., San Francisco CA 94115 

Parking: Available at the Japan Center Garage, 1600 Geary St. 

(entrances are on Geary and on Post)