James Shemmeld builds successful ice cream business to manage paramedic job stress
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 26
James Shemmeld builds successful ice cream business to manage paramedic job stress
6 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 26
Shemmeld, 46, now operates four ice cream trucks in Newcastle-under-Lyme, earning about $80,000 annually alongside his $270,000 private ambulance service.
He started the side business in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to address mental health challenges from emergency medical work, expanding as demand surged from 2021 onward.
Inspired by a childhood mentor, Shemmeld now focuses mainly on the ice cream business, finding it a positive contrast to paramedic work, while still occasionally assisting with medical needs on the job.
Can an £80,000 ice cream business truly heal the trauma of a paramedic's career?
As one paramedic sells ice cream, what are services doing to prevent others from breaking?
He keeps a defibrillator in his ice cream truck. Is he a paramedic or a vendor?
From paramedics to lawyers, why are high-stress professionals quitting for their mental health?
Is a side hustle a real solution for burnout, or a band-aid on a broken system?