So it is encouraging to see that 200+ paramedics applied for the 5 rear crew positions advertised recently. Hope they are prepared for a huge drop in pay and conditions ;-)
Ah yes, the grand plan so often touted by the same person - lets just wait and see how many get to the front-line fully qualified in time to stop people leaving shall we
SAR technical crew have a great, although physically, mentally and emotionally challenging, job and their skill-set and commitment is woefully undervalued by bean counters, especially when advised by those who know no better.
When you place those who should know better on the management side in pay negotiations then there is little chance of remedying the situation.