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Impact of overdoses in Vancouver on first responders

January 18, 2017

The wave of overdoses in Vancouver - taking its toll on the well being of those responding to it. Stress and anxiety are on the rise for Vancouver Fire and Rescue workers - who were called out to almost 800 overdose calls - in December alone. Jonathan Gormick from Vancouver Fire and Rescue joins Global News with more.

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