I recently was asked what I believe are going to be the top three challenges that the fire/EMS service will see in the next five – ten years on a national front. After some thought, I feel the following are the most pressing issues:
- Increased strain on the EMS system due to baby boom generation.
- National economic struggles to fund an effective EMS system.
- Shortage of paramedics in the EMS system.
Over the next few days, I will present the reasoning and logic as to why I feel these issues will be the top three challenges.
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It seems EMS is in trouble, More calls from more people, less money to pay for it due to the economy and less medics to run the calls from high work load, poor pay and burnout.
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