'The system's broken': Minn. EMS faces staffing gaps as calls surge The Hennepin EMS union warns of burnout and a potential exodus as records show paramedics repeatedly falling below minimum staffing levels while 911 calls climb

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Hennepin Co. paramedics warn ‘chronic’ under-staffing creating crisis Records show Hennepin County paramedics are consistently operating below staffing minimums as emergency call volumes increase, leading to union concerns about mental health and burnout.

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It’s time for leaders to step up and address staffing. They must take action to protect workers and patients!

Our Chief seems to be minimizing the issue, while leaders focus on profitability. This is frankly unacceptable! We provided 15 months of staffing data, in that time 90% of all days have SIGNIFICANT staffing deficiencies!

Huge thanks to the @fox9mn.bsky.social Investigators for shining a spotlight on this important issue. Our members are being overworked daily, while dealing with profound stress.

Today we honor those service men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

We treated our members to Bogart’s Doughnuts for #EMSweek

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One of our members recently received an unexpected diagnosis. Unfortunately, he is relatively new and doesn’t qualify for FMLA and very little PTO. Please consider helping us support him during this difficult time.

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Hard to believe it has been 5 years since lost Hennepin EMS paramedic Karl Meek. Karl was a dedicated paramedic, brother, uncle and son. #gonebutneverforgotten

Very proud of our members who received the Minnesota Ambulance Association “Star of Life” award last night.

Just a reminder that “Human Resources” exists to protect the employer and shield them from liability. Unions are the voice of working people and represent an egalitarian and accountable means of protecting workers.

Congrats to @doronclark.bsky.social on the primary win.

Today we remember Hennepin EMS Supervisor Nelson Schaefer. He died in the line of duty, 40 years ago today, January 14th 1985.

Donate to Honor Our Fallen Heroes: Finseth, Elmstrand and Ruge, organized by Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police On May 15th, National Peace Officers Memorial Day, the Frater… Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police needs your support for Honor Our Fallen Heroes: Finseth, Elmstrand and Ruge

Please consider supporting our fellow public safety professionals and union brothers and sisters in Burnsville. They need additional funds to send officers and families to Washington DC to honor these fallen heroes.

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This is a great chance to help out after the terrible tragedy in New Orleans.

Minnesota EMS ‘past the first curve’ but in need of more support “We see a higher level of challenges in our more rural and sparsely populated areas,” an official said.

Extremely important to keep up support for EMS across the state of Minnesota. We are working with lawmakers on several initiatives to support our members and our fellow EMS providers across the state!

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Senator Dziedzic was a great asset to Minnesota, organized labor and EMS. She will be missed.

Today we honor former HCAPE paramedic Jim Blanchard. Jim died while serving the community on 12-11-2002. He was an amazing paramedic and mentor to many who continue to serve the residents off Hennepin County.

These folks have been doing amazing work! Many stores here in Minnesota are joining them, with hopefully more to come!

Solidarity!

Couldn’t have seen that coming, said nobody ever 😂

Our members donated tons of toys for a holiday event Hall STEM Academy in Minneapolis. This was a fantastic event that allowed our union members to give back to the community we serve!

We are excited for the event at Hall STEM Academy. HCAPE members and Hennepin EMS staff donated a large number of toys for students at this Minneapolis elementary school.

A big thank you to the folks at Stillpoint Engage for providing our members with a delicious meal as they serve the community on #Thanksgiving

As you do your last-minute Thanksgiving shopping, remember to show your solidarity and buy union made goods! aflcio.org/thanksgiving

You and your co-workers have a FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT to organize.

When your boss tries to stop you, they are violating federal law, the Constitution, and your human rights.

More of our union brothers and sisters moving to #bluesky . Give them a follow! #unionstrong #1u

Medics when that chest pain call is finally a STEMI

Love to see it! #unionstrong #1u

Glad to be on Blue Sky. We are the union that represents 9-1-1 paramedics, dispatchers and EMTs at Hennepin EMS.