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February 6th, 2025 | 9:00 am PST (12:00 pm EST) Join us for an in-depth exploration of the innovative Preburn Project: Preventing Burnout by Predicting Compromised Wellness in EMS Workers. Key Takeaways: Insights into the characteristics of EMS workers most vulnerable to compromised mental wellness.
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Below is a list of the PCC Board of Directors; Ontario – Mike Adair, Chief, Paramedic Services County of Perth Québec – Louis-Olivier Roussin, Directeur des operations, Ambulance St.
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