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Online > Online State of the Industry > Central

Title of entry: 
EMS1- What Paramedics Want in 2024

Issue or Publication date:
August 05, 2024, September 17, 2024, August 14, 2024, March 05, 2024, March 27, 2024

Publication name: 
EMS1

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Additional URLs, if needed:
https://players.brightcove.net/104403126001/2AI6G4DRK_default/index.html?videoId=6361459743112
https://www.ems1.com/ems-trend-report/happy-medics-are-great-medics-8-ways-to-invest-in-providers-career-goals
https://www.ems1.com/ems-trend-report/a-message-to-rising-ems-leaders
https://www.ems1.com/pioneers-in-practice-case-studies-in-telehealth-and-community-paramedicine/people-centered-public-safety-answering-points
https://www.ems1.com/ems-trend-report/breaking-the-culture-of-silence
https://www.ems1.com/ems-trend-report/how-to-recognize-help-a-struggling-team-member
https://www.ems1.com/chief-insights-creating-a-place-where-people-want-to-be
https://www.ems1.com/leadership/cultivating-engaged-high-performers
https://www.ems1.com/what-paramedics-want/combatting-burnout-in-ems-workplace-strategies-for-better-mental-health-support

Entry Essay: 
EMS1 serves EMS administrators, paramedics, and EMTs by delivering timely news, actionable training resources, and expert analysis. Our mission is to empower EMS professionals with insights that address safety, career development, patient care, and community relations while fostering a sense of community within the profession.

The "What Paramedics Want" series exemplifies this mission through its focus on the voices and needs of EMS providers. The series is built on the foundation of the EMS Trend Survey, which captures the evolving challenges and aspirations within EMS. This year’s survey revealed critical issues such as retention struggles, career advancement barriers, and the pressing need for improved mental health resources. From these insights, the "What Paramedics Want" series offers comprehensive analysis and practical strategies for addressing these challenges.

The series explores solutions to long-standing issues, such as addressing burnout through flexible scheduling, improved leadership training, and mental health initiatives. Articles like “Breaking the culture of silence” emphasized the urgency of tackling mental health stigma, offering a roadmap for creating supportive environments. Additionally, the series employed diverse content formats to ensure accessibility and engagement of content with first responders’ busy schedules. This also created an opportunity to bring together industry leaders to allow for real-time discussion of survey results and actionable insights, ensuring that EMS professionals had multiple avenues to access critical information.

"What Paramedics Want" goes beyond merely reporting issues; it amplifies the voices of providers and offers tangible solutions. By addressing a broad spectrum of topics, from workforce challenges to leadership development, the series equips EMS agencies with the tools needed to adapt and thrive.