In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by theNorthern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to Sean McCluskey and Emma Hallissey from our Peer Support team on dealing with trauma post incident, what led to the beginning of peer support and the importance of reaching out for support.

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to Paramedic and lecturer in Paramedic Science, Aisling McBride. Aisling discusses her route to becoming a paramedic, her experiences during Covid and being assaulted whilst on duty.

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you bythe Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to our very own NIAS legend, Kieran Devine. Kieran talks about his experiences across both frontline and control, recently being awarded the King’s Ambulance Medal and how the ambulance service has changed across his 37 years of service.

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak with Assistant Director of Operations Mark Cochrane and Violence Reduction Lead Frankie Dillon about the issue of violence and aggression against ambulance staff. We also hear from Paramedics Rosie Rowbotham and Alice Cochrane about their own experiences and the impact this has on them.

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak with Interim Chief Executive Maxine Paterson about her unexpected route into NIAS, the personal event that first connected her with emergency services, and the pressures facing the service today.