Recruit, Retain, and Reinvigorate ft. Chris Smetana

About this episode

Nick and Prescott discuss workforce challenges in fire and EMS with guest Chris Smetana.

Nick and Prescott sit down with special guest Chris Smetana to tackle one of the toughest topics in fire and EMS: how to recruit, retain, and reinvigorate the workforce. From cadet programs and early training to leadership accountability and burnout, they break down why providers leave, what keeps them engaged, and how culture and mentorship make all the difference. https://www.jems.com/ems-management/nobody-wants-to-work-anymore/

People in this episode

Hosts: Nick, Prescott

Guest: Chris Smetana

Topics covered

• recruitment
• retention
• workforce engagement
• leadership accountability
• burnout
• mentorship
• fire and EMS culture

Keywords

• recruitment
• retention
• fire and EMS
• leadership
• burnout
• mentorship
• workforce

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JEMS

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