The man who led the battle against The Beast says many Fort McMurray firefighters are now wrestling a different set of demons. In some cases, the call to pull firefighters out of some areas was a matter of life and death, Allen said. "Sometimes you have to make decisions where you're going to lose certain properties to save other properties." Counselling services have been offered from the beginning, but Allen said it's important that help is available for the long haul. Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo fire chief Darby Allen says counselling services are available for firefighters.

Source: CBC News July 03, 2016 16:18 UTC