Summary: The more things change, the more they stay the same. Recruitment and retention are still tops as areas of concern in EMS. Gaps in optimism between Medical Directors and Field Providers, 40% of EMS workers that would not recommend the career to others and "Ask My Mom" are updates and features to the 2019 EMS Trend Report briefed in this episode. Key Time Stamps: * 00:01:30 - Stay in this life * 00:04:15 - EMS overall less optimistic 2018 to 2019 * 00:06:30 - Basic active shooter preparedness * 00:11:45 - Burger King workers making more than EMTs * 00:13:35 - Living healthier lifestyle in EMS *Episode 29 episode listing with mental health resource links: https://www.blubrry.com/betweentheslides/45201017/from-suicidal-to-saving-others-with-ben-gomes/ (https://www.blubrry.com/betweentheslides/45201017/from-suicidal-to-saving-others-with-ben-gomes/) Be on Between the Slides by clicking here (https://betweentheslides.com/be-on-the-podcast/) and sharing a topic you'd like to discuss. Thank you all for listening and Godspeed, Kevin Kevin Pannell, PMP | www.betweentheslides.com | Instagram & Twitter: pannellkg | Facebook: Betweentheslides | Email: kp.bts.podcast@gmail.com #EmergencyMedicalServices #EMS #PublicSafety #RAAEMS #EMT #Paramedic
