Seconds Count

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to Clinical Pathways Lead Karl Bloomer on how the different alternatives to the emergency department, how we can care for you, effectively.

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) Leader Sam McGowan about how the HART team has developed and what its role is within the service.

In this episode of Seconds Count, we speak to Aidan Early, who dreamed of becoming a paramedic from the age of seven. His dream came true. But Aidan was diagnosed with cancer in his early forties. This is a story of resilience and fortitude as he fought to continue to live the life he loved, returning to frontline before having to retire early. Listen to Aidan as he talks about memories throughout his career, the highs and lows of his cancer journey and the life of a retired paramedic.

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Operational Lead Paramedic Glenn O’Rorke on how HEMS first began in Northern Ireland, pre-hospital care and interventions, and the relationship NIAS has with the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland charity.

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern 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 by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to our Medical Director, Dr Nigel Ruddell. Dr Ruddell talks us through the triaging process and how we prioritise emergecny calls.

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.