Register to attend this webinar on Tuesday, September 30, at 12 p.m. ET / 11 p.m. CT / 9 a.m. PT by completing the “Register for this EMS1 Webinar” box on this page!
Burnout has reached crisis levels in EMS. According to the “What Paramedics Want in 2025” analysis, 76% of providers report burnout as a critical issue, and one in four rank it as the single most pressing challenge facing their agency. Long shifts, staffing shortages, inadequate leadership support and the weight of responding to increasingly complex patient needs are pushing the workforce to the brink.
This exclusive panel discussion will unpack the survey findings and explore real-world strategies to break the burnout cycle. Panelists will share insights on:
- The systemic drivers fueling burnout — and how agencies can address them head-on
- Leadership practices that move beyond communication to true connection and support
- Practical action steps you can take today to create a healthier, more sustainable EMS culture
Join us for an honest conversation about what paramedics are asking for — and what leaders can do now to protect their people and the future of the profession.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the change.
Meet the panel
Corinne Flammer is New Jersey’s first EMS mental health resilience officer for Saint Clare’s Health, in Denville, New Jersey. She has over 30 years of EMS experience as a paramedic, educator and FTO. She is a sought-after speaker, author and podcast guest, as she shares her passion for first responder mental health. She holds a master’s degree in psychology, focusing on trauma and crisis response.
Rob Lawrence has been a leader in civilian and military EMS for over a quarter of a century. He is currently the director of strategic implementation for PRO EMS and its educational arm, Prodigy EMS, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and part-time executive director of the California Ambulance Association.
He previously served as the chief operating officer of the Richmond Ambulance Authority (Virginia), which won both state and national EMS Agency of the Year awards during his 10-year tenure. Additionally, he served as COO for Paramedics Plus in Alameda County, California.
Prior to emigrating to the U.S. in 2008, Rob served as the COO for the East of England Ambulance Service in Suffolk County, England, and as the executive director of operations and service development for the East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust. Rob is a former Army officer and graduate of the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and served worldwide in a 20-year military career encompassing many prehospital and evacuation leadership roles.
Rob is the president of the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) and former Board Member of the American Ambulance Association.
Carly Strong is the chief operating officer for SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance Service in Merced, California. Earlier in her career, Strong served as a firefighter-EMT in the U.S. Forest Service while earning her paramedic certification. After being hired by Riggs, she transitioned to the agency’s tactical EMS program, where she spent 10 years as the team leader before moving into administration.
Fred W. Wurster is a senior associate, Fitch & Associates, with nearly 30 years career and volunteer fire and EMS experience, and over 20 years of experience in progressive leadership roles in emergency services organizations. He most recently served as EMS Chief for a 7-hospital health system in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Register to attend this webinar on Tuesday, September 30, at 12 p.m. ET / 11 p.m. CT / 9 a.m. PT by completing the “Register for this EMS1 Webinar” box on this page!