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b'This episode of Inside EMS is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit\\xa0lexipol.com.\\nIn the 10-year anniversary episode of the Inside EMS podcast, Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the shortage of EMTs, the imperfections of the\\xa0onboarding process, and the importance of having good leaders in demanding jobs.\\nJoin Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson as they celebrate 10 years of the Inside EMS podcast by taking a hard look at the desperate search for more EMTs. With more EMS professionals nationally registered now than ever before, the duo dissects why those statistics don\\u2019t match up with the number of EMTs currently working.\\nOur hosts take a close look at EMS leaders and their impact on new EMTs. Plus, they cover specific ways that we can improve the onboarding process to better prepare EMS professionals, and how the sink or swim method is harming new EMTs.\\nLISTEN IN WHILE WE DISCUSS:\\nThe lack of preparation in onboarding new EMTs.\\nIs there really a shortage in EMS?\\nWhy is it so important to pair new EMTs with good mentors?\\nThe negative impact of hazing in EMS.\\nHow to take care of yourself while maintaining a successful EMS career.\\nCAN\\u2019T-MISS MOMENTS\\n\\u201cWhat we have is a shortage of people who are willing to work under horrible conditions for chump change and be unappreciated.\\u201d\\n\\u201cWe spend an inordinate amount of time recruiting adrenaline junkies and trying to teach them to be hand holders when we should be recruiting hand holders and teaching them how to function in a crisis.\\u201d\\n\\u201cWe need to teach new EMTs to keep that soft chewy center and retain that compassion for as long as they possibly can.\\u201d\\nResources mentioned on the show\\nArticle:\\xa0\\u201cTop 10 Ways to Ruin a Good EMT\\u201d\\xa0written by Kelly Grayson\\nBook:\\xa0\\u201cUltimate Leadership: 10 Rules for Success\\u201d\\xa0written by Chris Cebollero\\nConnect with us\\nListen to this episode of\\xa0the Inside EMS podcast\\xa0and look out for new episodes every Friday\\nContact us at\\xa0theshow@EMS1.com\\nReview the show on\\xa0Apple Podcasts\\xa0and leave us some feedback'