Within Thin Lines

Welcome back to the Within Thin Lines Podcast, Where Training Leads.On this long overdue episode, Cadre members Mary and Vince discuss how to overcome workplace challenges in defining roles between the leader and the led. How trust amongst the workforce ultimately plays an imperative role in the improvement of morale. Here at the WTL Foundation, we understand that it has been quite a while since we've released a podcast episode. However, this organization has achieved a lot of progression into the training and education world. But to you all, as loyal listeners of the show, we still hear you, and we thank you for the continued support and trust in our mission. This is the Art of Conversation. Visit us at www.StayWTL.com to learn more about what we've been up to!Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Within Thin Lines.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines.In this episode, the Cadre of WTL come together on a Random Wednesday and discuss the life of Rural EMS. Join us in our conversation about training, education, and the importance of being able to MacGyver your skills. As always, if you, someone you know, or your agency could use any of our support for mental health, training, and gear supply/resupply, we invite you to reach out to us via email at Support@stayWTL.com or call/text us at (844)STAY-WTLNever forget, you do matter, and we have your six and twelve. Call/text 988 for immediate mental health support any time. "While Excellence is the Responsibility of those amongst these Thin Lines, the Discipline is Strengthened from Within."Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Within Thin Lines.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines.In this episode, the Cadre of WTL come together and express their values and experience as stewards of instructors. Join us in our conversation about how an instructor should be, and the traits that make an instructor a leader.As always, if you, someone you know, or your agency could use any of our support for mental health, training, and gear supply/resupply, we invite you to reach out to us via email at Support@stayWTL.com or call/text us at (833)STAY-WTLNever forget, you do matter, and we have your six and twelve. Call/text 988 for immediate mental health support any time. "While Excellence is the Responsibility of those amongst these Thin Lines, the Discipline is Strengthened from Within."Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Within Thin Lines.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines.In this episode, we reveal one phenomenal partnership, for the greater good of our First-Responder and Military Communities. Welcome back to a conversation with Chris Smetana from the Wounded Medic FoundationJoin us in our movement in normalizing mental health, and become part of the solution. Peer Support is the answer to mental health strength and conditioning. As always, if you, someone you know, or your agency could use any of our support for mental health, training, and gear supply/resupply, we invite you to reach out to us via email at STAY@WTLPODCAST.US or call us at (844) STAY-WLTNever forget, you do matter, and we have your six and twelve. Call/text 988 for immediate mental health support any time. Discipline is your responsibility. With the Wounded Medic Foundation and the WTL podcast, we can help you honor that courage. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Within Thin Lines.

We need to normal mental health within our First Responder and Military Communities. It's Okay to not be Okay. We have your Six, and your Twelve. Call/text/chat with the National Suicide Prevention Hotline #988Call us anytime (844) STAY-WTLor email us at Stay@WTLpodcast.usCLICK HERE

Welcome back Within Thin Lines.On this well sought out released, and officially accredited episode, Cadre Dan and Vince sit down and review/reflect upon the basic foundational knowledge of patient assessment: the OPQRST and SAMPLE history.And as stated above, this episode is officially accredited. Which means that now just by listening to our educational training episodes, you can earn Continued Education hours!Head over to the CME Collective over at IAMED, create an account, listen to our show and answer a few questions, and BOOM......CE hours. This has been a journey and long process for us to complete as a mission, but it truly cannot have happened without the support and guidance of our viewers and partners. From us all here at the WTL podcast, stay safe, stay healthy, stay aggressively and tactically education.Send us an email at Stay@WTLpodcast.us or text/call us at (844)782-9985.As always, if you or someone you know is struggling with demons, we encourage to call and text us at anytime of the day. WE WILL get you the support you need. If it's urgent, please utilize the National Suicide Prevent Hotline by calling/texting 988. Here at the WTL podcast, we've got your Six. *IGY6

Welcome back Within Thin Lines. Here on this Bonus episode, (and well overdue release), Cadre members Bucio and Dan discuss with Vince where the podcast is currently at and how we've been MIA. It has been a long time since we've pushed out content. We've all got busy lives, and this year has brought busy times. BUT, we are still here for you all. Listen in on this episode where we explain what else goes on here behind the scenes at the WTL studio. As we continue to push for our aspirations, we not only thank you all for your patience and continued support, but we further invite you to tell us what you'd like to hear! Have a subject you'd like to have us drill on and educate? Know of an event that could use our platform and services? Send us an email at Stay@WTLpodcast.us or text/call us at (312)772-2200. As always, if you or someone you know is struggling with demons, we encourage to call and text us at anytime of the day. WE WILL get you the support you need. If it's urgent, please utilize the National Suicide Prevent Hotline by calling/texting 988. Here at the WTL podcast, we've got your Six. *IGY6 https://within-thin-lines.captivate.fm (Within Thin Lines website)

Welcome back Within Thin Lines. Here on this Bonus episode, Cadre Dan and Vince discuss the "Why" behind ketamine. We've touched up on this medication heavily throughout our episodes, it's now time to explain why this subject gets us so heated. We'd love to hear your reflection, experience, and thoughts on our conversation. Come join the show, share your comments, and watch this episode on our new https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jaryaAGPcr0&t=838s (Youtube channel @ the WTL podcast.) To join our show, email us at Stay@WTLpodcast.us. If you, or someone you know is struggling with mental health, know that you are not alone. Reach us directly, call/text us (312)772-2200.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines to our part TWO of Series 6. We sit down with two guests on of our show and continue the discussion behind the meaning and actions of "Community Preparedness." How would you and your department/Agency define it? What do you all do for your preparedness? Write us at Stay@WTLpodcast.us to join us on our Art of Conversation. Stay educated, stay humble, stay in the lead, STAY PREPARED.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines to our part ONE of Series 6. Today we sit down with two guests on of our show and discuss the meaning and actions behind "Community Preparedness" during what was our "Holiday special." Welcome Within Thin Lines Firefighter/Paramedic Dan and Lt. Brian from a local Fire Department. Write us at Stay@WTLpodcast.us to join us on our Art of Conversation. Stay educated, stay humble, stay in the lead, STAY PREPARED.

As great minds think alike, comes a table surrounded by the foundation of our show. Welcome to a bonus episode where we announce the addition and expansion of our team. After showing dedication and support to our mission here Within Thin Lines, we've formally invited Armando and Dan onto the show as members of our cadre. Both assigned a different task and specialty, while bringing great value to our #ArtofConversation. As the show moves along, so do the plans we have up our sleeves. Stay tuned for more yet to come. If you're interested in joining our show, or have content ideas you would like to see discussed, reach out to our team about joining. This is your show, your conversation, your opportunity. We welcome you to our table. Email your interest to Stay@wtlpodcast.us

WELCOME BACK WITHIN THIN LINES. Today we sit with Chris Smetana From IAMED. As a Firefighter/Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, CEO of IAMED and Senior Director of Education for the CME Collective, this gentlemen carries a lot of experience and education wealth for our Thin Line Communities. Here's the story of his organization, and his perspective of our subject matters discussed in our previous series. Listen in on our conversation together for a special announcement and giveaway challenge. Write us at Withinthinlines@gmail.com or check us out at our main page https://within-thin-lines.captivate.fm (https://within-thin-lines.captivate.fm) Welcome Within Thin Lines. https://www.iamed.us (https://www.iamed.us)

WELCOME BACK WITHIN THIN LINES. Today we sit with Chris Smetana From IAMED. As a Firefighter/Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, CEO of IAMED and Senior Director of Education for the CME Collective, this gentlemen carries a lot of experience and education wealth for our Thin Line Communities. Here's the story of his organization, and his perspective of our subject matters discussed in our previous series. Listen to the following part 2 of our conversation together for a special announcement and giveaway challenge. Write us at Withinthinlines@gmail.com or check us out at our main page https://within-thin-lines.captivate.fm (https://within-thin-lines.captivate.fm) Welcome Within Thin Lines. https://www.iamed.us (https://www.iamed.us)

Welcome back Within Thin Lines with our part TWO of Series 5. Today We sit down with two guests on of our show and exercise our definitions of family, and the support behind those roles through some personal practicals. Welcome Within Thin Lines Armando and Dimitri. Write us at Withinthinlines@gmail.com and join us on our Art of Conversation. Stay educated, stay humble, stay in the lead.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines with our part ONE of Series 5. Today We sit down with two guests on of our show and discuss the our definitions of family, and the support behind those roles. Welcome Within Thin Lines Armando and Dimitri. Write us at Withinthinlines@gmail.com and join us on our Art of Conversation. Stay educated, stay humble, stay in the lead.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines with a Bonus EP drop. Tonight we sit with a Nurse who rocks out to peace out. As we have always tried to portray and emphasize the importance of having a good work/life balance, we hear it first hand from a great example. Whatever you do, make sure you enjoy the hobbies and attributes that make you who you are outside the uniform.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines with our part THREE of Series 4. We sit down with two guests on our show and discuss the artistry of Leadership; Dr. Rick Curtis and USARMY CPT. Thomas Kneifel. Welcome to our scenario Q&A episode. Write us at Withinthinlines@gmail.com and share us your thoughts on these situational questions. Stay educated, stay humble, stay in the lead.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines with our part two of Series 4. We sit down with two guests on our show and discuss the artistry of Leadership; Dr. Rick Curtis and USARMY CPT. Thomas Kneifel. Welcome to our scenario Q&A episode. Write us at Withinthinlines@gmail.com and share us your thoughts on these situational questions. Stay educated, stay humble, stay in the lead.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines for our launch of Series 4. Today we sit down with two guests on our show and discuss the artistry of Leadership; Dr. Rick Curtis and USARMY CPT. Thomas Kneifel. What is Leadership? How does one become a good leader? How do we handle a bad leader? As leaders, how do we handle a tough crowd, and earn their respect? Write us at withinthinlines@gmail.com and tell us your thoughts on these traits of leadership.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines with a Bonus Episode, and sneak peak towards whats yet to come shortly. Today we with with Vince over with with his podcast Chicago's Bravest Stories and share our thoughts on hot topic subjects. We are honored to share some news developing here Within Thin Lines, and are excited to progress through it with a partnering podcaster. Consider this a snippet to tell y ou all we aren't silent, we just started, and things are happening. Go check out another Podcaster with a cool name: Vince at Chicago's Bravest Stories!

Welcome Within Thin Lines and our first in person event! We were invited to the Annual Naperville Salute: an event and benefit honoring and supporting the local Veterans of Naperville Il. This Bonus Episode highlights some of the voices within the organization, and some of the local Veterans from the area. Hear their stories, and get to know what resources are provided. Additionally, we get a chance to meet and collaborate with a phenomenal organization devoted to providing Veterans, Law Enforcement officers, Firefighters, and all First Responders support during their times of crisis. To all of you out there, always remember that "It's okay to not be okay." Visit www.BLUEHELP.org, or call Christy Lister at (815)955-9970 This event is brought to you in support of Naperville Responds for Veterans (NRFV). To support, inquire and assist this organization, Visit www.NRFV.org. To Naperville Responds, BlueHelp, the Naperville Veterans, and all the local First Responders, we welcome you Within Thin Lines. Curious about our future events? Like to golf? Follow our Instagram Page to get tickets to a Golf outing event! @Stay_within_thin_lines

Welcome back within Thins lines. As a bonus episode (perhaps long yet full of cigar enthusiast educaitonal content) we sit here with Cigar Lounge owner and Sommelier Mr. Butch over at Havana Breeze, to share the craft behind cigars. Learn some of the tricks of the trade, and the difference behind business and passion. Questions derived from our audience members, and stories share with an additional respected guest to our show, Mr. Bentley. Havana Breeze Cigar Lounge in Dothan, Alabama.

Welcome Back Within Thin Lines. Upon our time and experience here within our journey, we have made friends, share experiences, and introduced the Art of conversation to the Men and Women of our Thin Line Community. Amongst one, is a podcaster himself, with a similar mission. Welcome to am ultimate Collaboration with an awesome Podcaster and service member: Department3c. Thank you again for the hospitality, @ChicagosBravest.

Welcome back Within Thin lines. In this special two part mini series, we sit down with brothers of the Thin Line Communities and share the Art of Conversation, inspired by Hotel Tango Distillery. PART 2. What does training mean to you all? What is it like to be a Candidate? How do we use this "candidate" work ethic to ignite our forever humbleness of the job?

Welcome back Within Thin lines. In this special two part mini series, we sit down with brothers of the Thin Line Communities and share the Art of Conversation, inspired by Hotel Tango Distillery. What does training mean to you all? How do we sustain and maintain our capabilities with our duty equipment? The lessons learned from the "North American Active Assailant Conference."

Welcome Back Within Thin Lines. Today we discussed the importance of training diligence, and affective and effective righteous "saltiness." The importance of Training part 2.

Well overdue: Catching up on our episodes. Welcome back Within Thin Lines. Now, what's the importance of training? "The importance of Training part 1"

Welcome back Within Thin Lines. Here, we enter our Scenario Segment of our Second Episode. We recap on our last scenario and the administration of TXA with a CCT Paramedic out there and her perspective on the conversation. Then we enter a more moral and ethical discussion that relates on all lineages of duty: "Two in Two out." What does it mean to you and how do we utilize this tool in the tool box.

Welcome back Within Thin Lines. Here starts our Second series of episodes. Part 1 of this new series is where go over some of the toxicity we find on the job, and how we handle different scene safety situations. Additionally, we reflect on some recent news and events and how we can learn from them. Welcome to our new home studio as well, at Karma Cigar Lounge. (A tribute to  Special Agent Daniel Alfin and Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger.)

Liquid Gold motivation. A Michigan founded distillery entering their 10 year anniversary, and yet remain humble to be our first episode's inspiration. It is here where we pour a glass, sit back, and get to know the foundation and the culture of their existence. Give it a try, these small batches of barrel proof deliciousness will never disappoint. It is will full honors to introduce Co-founder and Distiller, Chris Fredrickson from Traverse City Whiskey Co.

Take off the professional hat and hang up the uniform for our end of shift debrief. Plus, hear our take of a craft distillery, in particular, that inspired us to launch and what our first impressions were. Come sit with us while we unwind, spirit up, and reflect. Join us friends, responsibly.

Medical scenario and the art of conversation.

Our first episode, our launch, our introduction, to the ultimate collaboration. Who are we, and why are we here?