Minds on the Frontline Podcast

Private EMS, Public Impact: No Responder Left Behind

• Geoff Lassers and Mike Mattern • Episode 82

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In this episode of Minds on the Frontline, we talk with Vince Waryas, Operations Director for Universal Macomb and board member with the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services, about the realities faced by private EMS providers. With nearly 30 years of EMS experience, Vince brings a practical perspective on the unique stressors of private EMS, why these providers are often left out of responder wellness conversations, and why support must fit the real-world environment where people work. This conversation highlights the importance of leadership, listening, peer support, and trusted mental health resources in making sure no responder is left behind. 

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