The Overrun
JANUARY 23, 2023
We know instinctively that the years of running calls, driving incessantly, long hours posted, and inherent risks of being a paramedic or EMT will get us back in the end. Reflecting on my career and practice; and as I struggle with my place on the burnout continuum, I tried to remember the times when I like being a paramedic the most.
First Responders Foundation
JULY 31, 2024
These brave individuals—firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics—rely not only on their training and dedication but also on the support they receive from their communities. Similarly, funds can help purchase new defibrillators for paramedics, ensuring they have access to reliable equipment during critical life-saving moments.
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NCOAE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The suicide rate among emergency medical service (EMS) professionals rose a shocking 38 percent since 2009, according to a study published in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. As an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic, you typically work a five-day rotation of 12-hour shifts (days or nights).
Paramedics World
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Culture has a dramatic impact… The post The Nuances of Psychiatric Care: Supporting Different Cultural Backgrounds appeared first on Paramedics World. When it comes to providing psychiatric care, we need to be aware of the huge influence cultural factors can have on the individual’s receiving treatment.
The Overrun
AUGUST 17, 2022
But there seems to be no remedy, just more signs, inspirational rocks, and “thank you for your service” pizza, etc. We work in a tiered system, where paramedics should theoretically be reserved for the life threats and complex cases where we can truly help patients. The calls kept coming. Another online form to fill out.
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