Pennsylvania EMS Workers Say Problems “Kicked Down the Road” Caused Crisis
Pennsylvania’s emergency services face a serious financial crisis — and a dire situation to recruit first responders and ensure their health. The state’s inaction, combined with mounting demands, leaves firefighters frustrated. Emergency workers scale back their voluntary commitments or quit for easier jobs with higher pay. Many of them suffer from PTSD and health problems. Suicide rates eclipse the generation population. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support
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Pennsylvania’s emergency services face a serious financial crisis — and a dire situation to recruit first responders and ensure their health. The state’s inaction, combined with mounting demands, leaves firefighters frustrated. Emergency workers scale back their voluntary commitments or quit for easier jobs with higher pay. Many of them suffer from PTSD and health problems. Suicide rates eclipse the generation population.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support
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