The Crisis of BC Ambulance Staffing

In this conversation, Ian Tait, Communications and Social Media Director for the Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia, discusses the ongoing contract negotiations and the challenges faced by paramedics in BC. He highlights the staffing crisis, burnout, and the impact of mental health on paramedics. The conversation also touches on the effects of decriminalization and the opioid crisis on paramedics, as well as the need for better working conditions and support systems to retain staff in a changing labour market.