Podcasts about boston medflight

Another Drop In episode!This episode, my guest James Boomhower and I chat about what he's been through in grad school and what happens next for himself and new grads becoming independent licensed mental health providers.James was a prior guest, and you can listen to his episode here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1907486/episodes/13959084-wtf-grad-school-didn-t-teach-us-improv-therapy* * *More info about James:James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, MassachusettsHis desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Stay Fit 4 Duty platform as well as work to implement a peer support program in his workplace. James promotes recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world as a post-graduate, pre-licensure counselor of clinical psychology in Framingham, MA.More information available on his website:https://www.stayfit4duty.org/* * * Support the showWant more sweary goodness? There's now the availability of Premium Subscription for $3 a month! Click the "Support The Show" link and find out more info.* * *F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC. You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more!***Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.*****Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.

We welcome Tammy Wallace Wood, Critical Care Transport Manager for Boston Med Flight, to discuss all things med flight nursing.  More commonly known as transport nursing, these are the teams that show up during some of life's most emergent situations, with their flight suits and emergency equipment to help patients get to a better and more capable facility.Starting career in the ICU, and then adding time in the ED, Tammi moved to a transport career in 2000 with Flight for Life crew in Colorado and now is an education manager, float base leader and Administrator on call for Boston Medflight in Massachusetts. Tammy talks about her journey from ER clerk to flight nurse, the importance of ER and ICU experience, and the diverse responsibilities of transport nursing, highlighting the ability to handle critically ill patients in various transport modes. The use of medical devices, family inclusion during transport, and the demanding nature of the job, will help you learn more about if this career path is for you.  It's a career requiring high skill levels, flexibility, and safety protocols, and we talk about the risks and rewards of working in medical transport, and the profound impact on patients' lives.  Tammy expresses gratitude for caring for patients during critical moments and the importance of continuous training and collaboration with hospital teams.You'll hear her passion and empathy for helping people on their worst day and you'll learn about what it's like to get on a rig or buckle into a chopper to help save a life.  Enjoy!

In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ sits down with Bobby O'Donnell, author, runner and a critical care paramedic with Boston MedFlight.  O'Donnell shares his background and experiences in emergency medicine.  Here, O'Donnell discusses his experience in Haiti. He had an opportunity to volunteer his time to fly on the Haiti Life Flight helicopter. In his short time there, he was called out to some wild medevacs that he was able to share about. They finish their conversation with a recap on mental health and how important it is to talk to someone. Plus, they speak about a passion of O'Donnell's, as well as the importance of getting CPR certified. Enjoy! This episode is powered by Vertical Helicasts. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Breeze-Eastern. Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical Helicasts.

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ sits down with Bobby O'Donnell, author, runner and a critical care paramedic with Boston MedFlight.  O'Donnell shares his background and emergency medicine experiences.  O'Donnell recounts his first rescue at the age of 15, where he saved his friend from drowning in a lake. This life-saving event inspired Bobby to pursue a career in emergency medicine. He also discusses the emotional connection he made with the mother of a drowning victim and how he was able to provide her with some peace of mind. Additionally, O'Donnell shares another rescue story while on vacation. The next part of the conversation, O'Donnell shares his experiences from the day of the Boston Marathon bombing, and having to overcome mental health challenges because of that event. That day, was “the worst day of his life,” and it motivated him to run a marathon on all seven continents. This also led him to write his book, Running Wild. Enjoy! This episode is powered by Vertical Helicasts. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Breeze-Eastern.Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical Helicasts.

Fuck The Rules PodcastSeason 4 Episode 8This episode, my guest James Boomhower and I chat about what he's been through in grad school and is currently working on finishing up his grad school program.* * *More info about James:James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, MassachusettsHis desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Stay Fit 4 Duty platform as well as work to implement a peer support program in his workplace. James promotes recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world as a graduate intern of clinical psychology in Framingham, MA. More information available on his website:https://www.stayfit4duty.org/* * * Support the show* * *Want more sweary goodness? There's now the availability of Premium Subscription for $3 a month! Click the "Subscribe" button or "Support The Show" link and find out more info.F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC. You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more!***Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.*****Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.

Show NotesNACE is excited to provide you with this podcast episode from our educational collaborator, The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP).  APAPP is the first  association of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, who work in the field of pulmonary medicine. APAPP's mission is to work together for the advancement of the profession and for the well-being of  patients with pulmonary diseases. To learn more about APAPP and to get involved, please visit https://www.pulmapp.com.GuestSusan Wilxon, MD Dr. Susan Wilcox, M.D., attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine and trained in Emergency Medicine in the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency, graduating in 2008. After residency, she completed an Anesthesia Critical Care fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.  Since finishing her training in 2009, she divided her time between the Emergency Department and critical care, working in Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, and long-term vent units. In July 2017, she assumed the role of the Chief of the newly formed Division of Critical Care within the Department of Emergency Medicine MGH. In addition to attending in the Emergency Department, she also attends in the Heart Center ICU and serves as the Associate Chief Medical Officer of Boston MedFlight.HostCorinne R. Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCPDirector of APP and Clinical Services, Colorado Springs Pulmonary ConsultantsPresident, APAPP, Colorado Springs, COCorinne Young is a Nurse Practitioner began working in the area of pulmonary disease in California in 2005. Since 2011, she has worked in a private pulmonary practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Involvement and the representation of advanced practice providers in the pulmonary world has been an important priority for Corinne.  To that end,  Corinne is the Founder and President of the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers.In addition to her work with APAPP, Corinne is currently one of ten NPs nationwide to become a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. She works closely with the American College of Chest Physicians CHEST programs, and serves on the Interprofessional Team Network, Clinical Research Network, and on the Executive Programing Committee. Additionally, Corinne serves on the American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Board.This Podcast episode does not offer CME/CE Credit.Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

Doug gets a chance to talk with CEO of Boston MedFlight Maura Hughes. Maura tells Doug all about the Non-Profit and how they have been providing service to the islands for the last 38 years. She also talks about how they provide approximately $1 million in free and unreimbursed care to each island every year. They also on average during the summer months on Nantucket transport 3-5 patients off the island every 24 hour period. Maura also is excited to announce the addition of their fleet with a new Cessna Citation CJ4 twin engine jet that will add to the teams capabilities are providing the service the islands so desperately need. Learn more online at https://bostonmedflight.org/.

Maura Hughes, CEO of Boston MedFlight, updates Andrew on an incredible milestone that Boston MedFlight recently passed...

This episode is a conversation with James Boomhower of Stay Fit 4 Duty about the importance of taking days off. We also dive into a short conversation about how to give and receive constructive criticism on duty. James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight in Bedford, Massachusetts. He is the founder of Stay Fit 4 Duty. Where he works to reduce the stigma of mental health and peer support in healthcare and civil service. James helps create and run peer support teams throughout the country and is currently obtaining a master's degree in clinical psychology.Reading List"I Used To Be A Miserable FCK" by James Kim: https://amzn.to/3wCupcT"Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation" by Ayelet Fishbach: https://amzn.to/3Nk0I7bOther Podcasts MentionedMedic MindsetInstagram Influencers MentionedElyse MyersFollow James Boomhower website: https://linktr.ee/stay_fit4dutyinsta: https://www.instagram.com/stay_fit4duty/Follow Dear Chiefswebsite: http://www.dearchiefs.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearchiefspodcastfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dearchiefspodcastfacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearchiefspodcast

Do you practice peer support in your workplace? In this episode, Flight Medic James Boomhower, Founder of Fit for Duty, talks about how important it is to build a peer support team. He talks about who takes care of the caregiver. James also talks about building resiliency and keeping your resiliency charged up. He'll give you a few tips that you can do today to start making an impact on your mental health. In this episode, you will learn:What it's like to be a flight medic;How to process bad calls;What is peer support in your department look like;How to set up culture at work to let people be so vulnerable about how they're feeling;How to set up peer support program;How to build or recharge resiliency and many more!Check Fit for Duty: https://linktr.ee/stay_fit4dutyABOUT THE GUESTJames BoomhowerFounderJames Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England.  He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts and Crisis and Peer supporter for the ECHO FAST team and the state of RI CISM team. James is most recently evolving his crisis counseling to individuals in and out of the first responder and healthcare community through volunteering as a crisis counselor with the “Crisis Text Line”. His desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Stay Fit for Duty platform as well as work to implement a peer support program in his workplace. James is working to realize his goal of promoting recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world. Most recently James is further advancing his passion for mental health and wellness as he works to obtain a Masters degree in psychology, eventually becoming a counselor for first responders and healthcare providers.Twitter: https://twitter.com/stay_fit4dutyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stay_fit4duty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stayfit4duty

Maura Hughes, Boston MedFlight's CEO, talks about 2021, how they are managing Covid-19 for patients and the new developments which include carrying blood and upgrading their fixed-wing airplane.

Boston MedFlight, a non-profit organization, said that they have done at least a half dozen medical flights out of state because of a shortage of beds in the ICU. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports.

Maura Hughes, the CEO of Boston MedFlight, talks about operations, their current aircrafts as well as how they responded to Covbid-19.

In a special bonus podcast, we’re proud to chat with CEO of Boston MedFlight Maura Hughes.  Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization that provides transport to the sickest of the sick, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. For 35 years, Boston MedFlight has been the region’s primary provider of critical care medical transport by air and ground, caring for more than 4,700 patients annually, including the most critically ill and injured infants, children and adults. On Air: My Fifty Year Love Affair with Radio,” now available at Amazon. Jordan Rich is Boston's busiest podcaster, appearing on over 400 podcast episodes and currently hosting 16 shows. To connect with him, visit www.chartproductions.com.

James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, has been involved in EMS for nearly 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts, and Crisis and Peer supporter for the ECHO FAST team. James’ passion for EMS education is realized through his position as an instructor for Distance CME’s online continuing education program. His desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Fit for Duty platform. Visit our website for more podcast episodes on Evidence-Based Medicine: http://emsnation.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrehospitalNation Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/EMS_Nation  

we've been surviving a pandemic for over a year now and it has taken it has taken a toll the mental health of our first responders and healthcare workers all over the world. So what if there was a way to help our loved ones that are in these fields to cope with the circumstances a bit better? That's where James Boomhower comes in. In this episode we sat down with James (again) and learned what pandemic fatigue really is, how to identify the signs in our responders and how to talk to them and ourselves so that we could all push past it.James Boomhower is ames is a Critical Care Transport Specialist- paramedic with Boston MedFlight and the founder of StayFit4Duty.  The mission of Fit for duty is to help medical professionals treat their mental health with the same dedication and tenacity as they treat the physical health of those they took an oath to help.Resources for when you need help:SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 800-273-8255Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/Where to find James:Instagram: @stay_fit4dutylink.tree: https://linktr.ee/stay_fit4duty

As bed space becomes more limited in Massachusetts amid a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, Boston MedFlight is flying patients to other states. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas reports.

I felt like I had a higher calling. -Erica Horan Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a critical care nurse on a med-flight mission? Welcome to the story of Erica Horan: wife, mother of three, Air Force veteran and registered nurse for Boston MedFlight. Recorded in a hanger at Mansfield Airport, Erica explains that the mission of the non-profit is to take care of very sick people as quickly as possible. She comes to this work with a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment. Her career path began at 18 when she earned her EMT certification, to a degree in nursing, to becoming a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force as a critical care nurse, to serving on the front lines in Afghanistan, to landing her dream job at Boston MedFlight. Twelve hour shifts are seldom slow for any Boston MedFlight's 4 critical care teams and in this interview, Erica explains that every day is different and you just never know what you are going to get. A black belt karate champion with enough trophies to fill another hanger, this black belt credits her grandmother with teaching her to rely on the strength of her faith, and her karate instructor for teaching her about positive mindset, self-reliance and humility. “Get out of your comfort zone, says Erica. You only have one life, so go for it.” #BostonMedFlight #nursing

In this episode we sit down with James Boomhower from @Stay_fit4duty and discuss how first responders can best integrate their partners in their career by avoiding commonly occurring mistakes.James is a Critical Care Transport Specialist- paramedic with Boston MedFlight and the founder of StayFit4Duty. The mission of Fit for duty is to help medical professionals treat their mental health with the same dedication and tenacity as they treat the physical health of those they took an oath to help. Fit for Duty has three goals: Support and advocate for the need for better mental health and resilience education and practice in the medical profession. Advocate for and help teams create peer support programs within their institutions. Help align individuals in need with members of the mental health profession who understand medical professionals, their world view, and ideals in a way that gives them the best mental healthcare possible.

An Interview of Maura Hughes, the CEO of Boston MedFlight. In the podcast we talk about the history of Boston MedFlight as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit consortium air medical program, the development of the FAA Part 135 Certificate, the type of aircraft they fly, their critical care ground ambulances, their team configuration, the impact of COVID-19, their philanthropy program, and their memberships in ACCT, AAMS and AMOA.Boston MedFlight is in their 35th year of operation and they recently passed the 80,000 patient transport milestone. Maura has been the CEO since 2016 and served as the CFO before that from 1998.

An Interview of Maura Hughes, the CEO of Boston MedFlight. In the podcast we talk about the history of Boston MedFlight as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit consortium air medical program, the development of the FAA Part 135 Certificate, the type of aircraft they fly, their critical care ground ambulances, their team configuration, the impact of COVID-19, their philanthropy program, and their memberships in ACCT, AAMS and AMOA.Boston MedFlight is in their 35th year of operation and they recently passed the 80,000 patient transport milestone. Maura has been the CEO since 2016 and served as the CFO before that from 1998.

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Zaffer Qasim and Dr. Laszlo Kiraly discuss the role of Emergency Medicine-Critical Care specialists involved in the operational and directorial aspects of prehospital and critical care transport medicine.  Dr. Qasim interviews Dr. Jason Cohen (EM-Intensivist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Medical Director of Boston Medflight), Dr. Jacob Keeperman (triple board-certified in EM, Critical Care, and Emergency Medical Services, attending physician at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, and Medical Director of Air Evac Lifeteam), and Dr. Jonathan Trager (EM and Critical Care Physician at St Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem, and Medical Director for St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Services and Critical Care Transport). They provide an insight into their role providing critical care both in and out of the hospital, key considerations of choosing this path as a career option, and the challenges and opportunities of this area of medicine in the United States.

Boston MedFlight has transported more than 250 infected COVID-19 patients by air and ambulance in the last six weeks. WBZ NewsRadio's Chris Fama reports.

Boston MedFlight has transported more than 250 infected COVID-19 patients by air and ambulance in the last six weeks. WBZ NewsRadio's Chris Fama reports.

Join the Mavericks today as we talk to James "Boomer" Boomhower. James is a Critical Care Transport Specialist- Paramedic with Boston MedFlight and the founder of Fit for Duty which is a mental health, peer support and suicide awareness advocacy campaign specializing in first responders and medical professionals. We dive into the importance of breaking down the barriers and stigma behind mental health in first responders. The biggest message being "it's okay to not be okay!"  You can find James on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @Stay_Fit4Duty and he can also be contacted at stay_fit4duty@gmail.com

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Today we are doing a “Go Around” and revisiting one of our earliest podcasts. We plan to do this from time to time with content that is timely and worth highlighting. This interview with Fred Jeffries a clinical educator and flight paramedic with Boston Medflight is one of our favorite interviews we have ever done. Fred discusses key components for orientation and continuing education as it relates to flight crew personnel. Fred brings an extensive background to the table when it comes to clinical education and has a true passion for it and we are thrilled to have been able to interview him about this always important topic.     FAST TEAM Video  If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.   CME Collective     Rotor Wash logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission. Podcast Logo designed by ECHO HeliOps Marketing Director Joe Zarek Music provided by www.bensounds.com

When a man was bitten by a shark while swimming off Cape Cod, there was only one way to get him to a trauma center quickly enough -- in a helicopter. Boston Medflight, a non-profit organization, was called in to fly the victim directly to Boston as an ambulance couldn't navigate the Cape's congested roads quickly enough.

On today's podcast, my good friend and colleague James Boomhower of Boston Medflight joins me on the podcast as we discuss all things related to burnout and peer support. We will go over some issues that we face in EMS and HEMS and some things to do both for our own health and the health of others as we combat the stressors we see in our respective roles as providers. Please check out James and Fit4Duty! Contact James at StayFit4Duty@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @Stay_Fit4Duty Facebook: @stayfit4duty   SHARE THE PODCAST!!! INVITE SOMEONE TO LISTEN TO IT!!!  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also, check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!   Copyright © 2019 Motivated Medic - All Rights Reserved.

Join my fellow mental heath among first responders advocate James Boomhower and I as we continue our discussion on this ever so important topic. ames Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C-NPT has been involved in EMS for nearly 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic and Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts. James is also a Peer Supporter for the ECHO FAST team and lead instructor for Distance CME’s online continuing education program. James is working to realize his goal of promoting recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world.

FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18.. Don't worry, FAST19 is right around the corner - May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the fourth release of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. This talk is a ground breaking look into our mental ability to be ready for duty. This was one of my favorite talks and something everyone of must hear! I promise you this will knock you down and pick you back up! Join James Boomhower a Flight Paramedic from Boston MedFlight with his talk "Fit For Duty"! We couldn't make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18.. Don't worry, FAST19 is right around the corner - May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the fourth release of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. This talk is a ground breaking look into our mental ability to be ready for duty. This was one of my favorite talks and something everyone of must hear! I promise you this will knock you down and pick you back up! Join James Boomhower a Flight Paramedic from Boston MedFlight with his talk "Fit For Duty"! We couldn’t make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!

In today’s episode, flight paramedic James Boomhower from Boston Medflight joins us as we discuss mental health in our industry. We will highlight resources and action steps to take which can help you maintain a self-awareness of your own mental health and the health of others around you as you progress through your career. As discussed at the beginning of this episode, if you as a flight crew member are in need of help, you can call our ECHO FAST (Flight crew Assistance and Support Team) line at 1-833-AIR-FAST which is available 24/7. The peer support team is made up of flight crews from across the country just for you. You can also reach out to us via Facebook Messenger from our facebook page @echoheliops and out website http://www.echoheliops.org/fast-team/   Contact James at StayFit4Duty@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @Stay_Fit4Duty Additional Resources: Uniformed Services Peer Council 911 Buddy Check Project   Rotor Wash logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.  Check out our website for more information about upcoming events and announcements! ECHO HeliOps  Music provided by BenSounds.com

Join James and I as we discuss his passion for helping people in the acute emergency, but also how he was a pioneer in his agency regardng it " being ok to not be ok.'James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C-NPT has been involved in EMS for nearly 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England.  He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic and Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts. James is also a Peer Supporter for the ECHO FAST team and lead instructor for Distance CME’s online continuing education program. James is working to realize his goal of promoting recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world. Email stayfit4duty@gmail.com Twitter/IG: stay_fit4duty