Will They Stay or Will They Go? Why are Providers Leaving the Industry?

First responders are continually exposed to various stressors on an almost daily basis, and these stressors affect not only their personal lives but can impact their professional lives and determine the longevity of performance. We will look at the peer reviewed research I conducted as part of my masters research program and look at the factors that cause EMS providers to leave the workplace. We will identify the stressors that cause job dissatisfaction and ultimately cause providers to seek other means of employment. By addressing these issues, understanding the causes and having the ability to counter the short- and long-term effect, we can make a better workplace for our providers and insure a more stable workforce. We will also look at means to counter these noted stressors.