Judi Light Hopson

Female

Johnson City, TN

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Washington County EMS

Years With Department/Agency

17

My Training:

My background includes journalism and psychology geared to writing and researching stress management topics for all American workers--but specifically for fire/EMS.

I am the co-author of the college textbook, Burnout to Balance: EMS Stress. Jeff Dyar, former EMS program chair at the National Fire Academy is my co-author.

About Me:

I am founder of Hopson Global Education and Training: www.hopsonglobal.com
I write a national syndicated newspaper column published by McClatchy Newspapers, Inc.
I am a consultant to the International Assn. of Firefighters for Local 522.
I blog on www.jemsconnect.com under USA Wellness Cafe.

Day Job:

Courseware Developer: Elsevier/JEMSprepare.com

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.hopsonglobal.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I became involved in the fire/EMS community in 1992 when I became a psychology issues writer for the former Emergency magazine in Redondo Beach, California. My assignments for 7 years revolved around stress in emergency responders and solutions to help responders copy and thrive in their challenging environments (at work). A lot of my articles focused on improving their personal lives as well.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Responders Will Save a Life in Every Family in America

Top Issues Facing Responders:

* Budget cuts in departments--requiring more coverage with fewer dollars--and intensifying personal stress for all
* Physical health issues--chronic and acut fatigue due to running too many calls
* Strained politics of the workplace--working with leadership and co-workers who have trouble buying into a common vision

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