Burnout amongst EMS providers is a harsh reality. Even if you don’t feel it all the time, there are points when the stress can become overwhelming. The risk of burnout is high, and stress levels can lead to physical issues like heart disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more.
One of the biggest hurdles in today’s healthcare landscape is recruitment. With the ever-changing demands of ambulance services and fire departments, this challenge extends to emergency response, too. While many of the challenges overlap, there are some that are...
In the realm of firefighting, where we brave the flames to save lives, a new battlefront has emerged – the intersection of homelessness and addiction. As firefighter/paramedics on the front lines, we have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of addiction among...
