Podcasts about EMS

Send us a textThe hardest part isn't the call. It's what your body and mind carry after the sirens fade. We go straight at the myth that strength means silence, and trade it for a practical blueprint to complete the stress cycle, name emotions without fancy language, and rebuild trust through honest conversation.Stephanie Simpson continues to share simple, fast tools first responders can use to process stress on and off scene. We break down why compartmentalizing is necessary in the moment but corrosive if it becomes a lifestyle, and how two-minute rituals—like shaking out the limbs, breath-led resets, or a quick run—help your nervous system return to baseline. When words are hard, we turn to creativity: playlists that mirror your mood, drawing the shape and color of tension, and short journaling bursts that expand emotional vocabulary over time. These practices aren't woo; they are physiology and practicality for police, fire, EMS, dispatch, and anyone supporting them.We also dig into the social side of resilience. Isolation plus workouts can numb; venting without boundaries can spiral. The solution is blending self-soothing with smart connection: candid debriefs, dark humor in safe rooms, and mentors who normalize not knowing. Stephanie explains how coaching pairs with therapy to create forward action, using energy leadership to help you lead your life with intention. For leaders and rookies alike, vulnerability becomes a performance advantage—fewer avoidable errors, tighter teams, and a lighter hidden load.If you're ready to replace “I'm fine” with tools that actually work, hit play. Then share this with your crew, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review to help other first responders find these resources. Got a post-shift ritual that helps you reset? Tell us—we want to hear what works on your line.You can reach Stephanie the following ways: Website - www.stephanie-simpson.com   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesimpsoncoaching/   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephaniesimpsoncoaching/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StephanieSimpsonCoachingFreed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

Fri, Nov 7 5:35 AM → 5:53 AM NY Ave Presb Church Radio Systems: - DC Fire and EMS

In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with Attorney Robert Aguiluz as they discuss the proposed merger of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Baton Rouge Fire DepartmentChapters0:19 The Great Debate 01:43  Robert Aguiluz Joins Kiran Chawla27:43 Legal Battles Ahead35:11 EMS Employee Concerns37:01 Job Security at Risk41:43 Chris Landry's Role52:44 Voices of the Paramedic AssociationLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Dudley DeBosier Injury LawyersSound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:#louisianaunfiltered  #kiranchawla #podcast  #unfilteredwithkiran #news  #louisiana  #ems #brfd  

In Round 96 of the Tactical Transition Tips on the Transition Drill Podcast, transitioning out of the military or leaving a career in law enforcement, firefighting, or EMS is not just a career change, it is a full identity shift. The uniform eventually comes off, the radio stops, the structure quiets, and suddenly your success depends not only on your experience, but on who is willing to speak your name when you are not in the room. In this episode go beyond mentorship and reveal a critical truth for every military veteran and first responder preparing for life after service: you do not rise in the civilian world on experience alone, you rise when someone with influence advocates for you.This episode focuses on the strategic move from collecting mentors to creating advocates, people who put their reputation on the line to open doors for your next chapter. Military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and EMS professionals already understand leadership, discipline, and responsibility. What often gets missed during transition is learning how to build relationships with decision-makers who can champion your potential in the civilian arena. That is the skill we train today.We break down this mission across all three transition timelines:Close Range Group (transition within a year): Turn one mentor into a formal advocate, and one sentence explanation: You will prepare for civilian hiring by directly asking a key contact to serve as a formal reference and equipping them with your resume and target job description so they can speak confidently on your behalf.Medium Range Group (transition in roughly five years): Define three sponsor actions, and one sentence explanation: You will identify three specific ways a future advocate can assist you such as introductions, developmental opportunities, or executive visibility so support becomes actionable not vague.Long Range Group (transition in a decade or more): Build early relationships with leaders who have real influence, and one sentence explanation: You will invest in authentic long-term relationships with proven decision-makers who may later become advocates once they have seen your consistency, character, and performance over time.Whether you are a Soldier, Marine, Sailor, Airmen, police officer, firefighter, paramedic, or anyone preparing for a military transition or first responder transition, this episode strengthens your approach to building meaningful professional relationships that secure real opportunity in your next mission.The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life.Get additional resources and join our newsletter via the link in the show notes.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Frontline OpticsGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://frontlineoptics.comPromocode: Transition10

Live from the RTA Connect 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Marc Canton interviews Drew Morrow, a seasoned fleet manager from Cambridge, Massachusetts, who operates a private ambulance fleet. With just one and a half techs to maintain 34 vehicles, Drew is living proof of the technician shortage crisis. But instead of giving in to chaos, he shares how he uses structured calendar blocks and smart prioritization to manage both strategic planning and daily shop operations.This candid conversation dives deep into the balancing act of wrench time vs. leadership, the challenge of telling your fleet's story to executives, and why you need to be your fleet's biggest advocate. Drew also opens up about the emotional toll of trying to do it all, the importance of industry collaboration, and how to make a compelling case for hiring help or replacing aging vehicles.Whether you're running an EMS fleet or a government operation, this episode delivers actionable insights for any fleet leader struggling with time, staffing, or executive buy-in. Key Takeaways:You can't lead strategically if you're buried in the shop.Structured calendar time (like blocking hours in Outlook) helps combat chaos.Telling your story through the lens of risk and mission execution resonates with leadership.You must track KPIs like missed PMs due to poor communication.Early vehicle replacement can reduce wrench time and total cost of ownership.Peer collaboration is critical—even in competitive industries like private EMS. Speakers: Marc Canton – VP of Product & Consulting at RTA: The Fleet Success Company. With decades of fleet experience, Marc helps fleets turn performance data into action and leads RTA's consulting arm to drive meaningful success across operations.Drew Morrow – Fleet Manager for a private ambulance company in Cambridge, MA. With over 25 years in the industry, Drew brings a technician's expertise and a leader's mindset to one of the most mission-critical fleet sectors: EMS.

Send us a textWhat if the hardest grief in your life isn't about death, but about change—leaving a team, dropping a title, or stepping away from a community that once defined you? That's where our conversation with coach and educator Stephanie Simpson begins, and it's where many first responders secretly live: in the space between who we were and who we're becoming.Stephanie shares how her evolution from dancer and teacher to professional coach reshaped her understanding of loss. We dig into why “moving on” often backfires and how “moving forward” honors what mattered while making room for growth. Instead of chasing reasons or culprits, we explore a different order of operations: feel first, then learn. Stephanie offers embodied practices—locating sensations, sculpting feelings, and observing them—to shift from intellectualizing to processing. The result isn't soft; it's strategic. Emotions become data you can use under pressure.We also reframe stress for police, fire, EMS, and dispatch. Stress isn't the enemy; unmanaged stress is. Stephanie, who teaches stress science to future first responders, explains how too much strain overwhelms and too little erodes purpose, and why internal stressors—perfectionism, shame, the inner critic—often do more damage than any single call. From Inside Out's portrayal of panic to practical reset routines, we map how to notice, name, and navigate emotions without losing your edge, at work or at home.If you've felt the ache of leaving a role, the pull to find someone to blame, or the pressure to “just get over it,” this conversation offers a more honest path. Subscribe, share this episode with a teammate who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep bringing you tools that actually help.You can reach Stephanie the following ways: Website - www.stephanie-simpson.com   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesimpsoncoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephaniesimpsoncoaching/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StephanieSimpsonCoachingFreed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

Democrats resoundingly swept the contentious statewide judicial races. Republicans, backed by billionaire donor Jeffrey Yass, sought to make history with a series of votes to remove three Democratic judges from the state Supreme Court. But all three Justices, Kevin Dougherty, Christine Donohue and David Wecht, will retain their seats. Democrats also won a seat each on the state’s Superior and Commonwealth appellate courts. In Harrisburg, incumbent Wanda Williams secured another four years as mayor by receiving 56% of the vote, over city treasurer Dan Miller's 43%. And in Lancaster, Democrat Jaime Arroyo will be the city’s next mayor after securing a resounding victory. In Dauphin County, a bomb threat triggered a lockdown at an elementary school serving as a polling location Tuesday afternoon. A lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s ban on Medicaid coverage for abortions returns to court this week. Graduate student workers at Penn State are holding a vote on whether to form a union. Gov. Josh Shapiro and the leaders of all four legislative caucuses met in person several days last week. Franklin and Marshall College is announcing a major initiative designed to make the Lancaster-based private school more affordable. Cumberland County Commissioners are reminding volunteer fire, ambulance, and EMS personnel of an upcoming deadline. November 15th is the final day first responders can apply for the Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Tax Credit of up to $250. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running an EMS operation on a large scale demands great responsibilities—for both the community you serve as well as the personnel that deliver that service. Mike McCabe sits down with David Basnak, president and executive director of EmergyCare, the largest EMS and medical transport provider in northwest Pennsylvania, to learn more about his priorities in the areas of career development, quality improvement, staff safety and state-of-the-art equipment. Sponsored by Medix Specialty Vehicles.

Climate change, and the associated increase in frequency and severity of heat waves, poses a threat to health. Amongst the most at risk for heat-related emergencies are older adults; age-associated physiologic vulnerabilities, chronic conditions, medications that disrupt thermoregulatory responses, and social determinants all contribute to an increased risk of heat-related illness in this population. When an older adult presents to the emergency department (ED) with vague or subtle symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, they may be missed by ED practitioners – a concerning thought as these patients are at a greater risk of mortality from heat-related emergencies. Optimal management of these presentations requires clinical recognition and treatment within the ED as well as pre-hospital interventions that can be given by emergency medical services (EMS). GEMCast host Dr. Christina Shenvi is joined by Geoff Comp, Associate Program Director at Creighton University School of Medicine/Valleywise Health Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, as the two do an in-depth review of this critical topic. Dr. Comp holds a wilderness medicine fellowship through the Wilderness Medical Society and is an expert in heat-related illness. Show note are available on the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative (GEDC) website. https://gedcollaborative.com/resource/atypical-presentations/getting-hotter-heat-emergencies-in-older-adults/

In this episode, Eric Clauss sits down with two dynamic leaders who are shaping leadership development across Tennessee's EMS community—Jeff Masten, a 25-year Stryker veteran known for his engaging leadership workshops and people-centered philosophy, and Assistant Chief Elaina Brown of the Nashville Fire Department, whose work in supervisor training is redefining what it means to prepare the next generation of EMS leaders.Together, they offer lessons from corporate, clinical, and command perspectives—each reminding us that leadership begins with understanding yourself, setting clear standards, and developing others.Segment 1: Introduction for Jeff MastenJeff Masten brings over 25 years of leadership experience with Stryker, including more than a decade serving the EMS community. Known for his engaging leadership classes and Gallup-based strengths approach, Jeff helps teams discover how understanding themselves is the first step to leading others. His perspective bridges corporate excellence and the realities of field leadership—reminding us that professionalism, consistency, and personal accountability define how we show up every day.Segment 2: Introduction for Elaina BrownAssistant Chief Elaina Brown of the Metro Nashville Fire Department has dedicated over 30 years to EMS and fire service leadership. From shift command to national instruction at the National Fire Academy, she's shaping leadership training for current and future supervisors through Tennessee's state leadership initiative. Elaina brings grounded wisdom on developing confidence, mastering soft skills, and doing the “extra” work that distinguishes exceptional leaders from average ones.What do a corporate leader and a command-level fire officer have in common?A lot more than you might think. In this powerful dual interview, Jeff Masten and Assistant Chief Elaina Brown join Eric Clauss to talk about leadership through two lenses—corporate and public safety. Jeff shares insights from Stryker's strengths-based leadership philosophy, discussing how professionalism, feedback, and accountability create lasting culture. Elaina builds on that theme, exploring the transition from tactical work to supervisory leadership, the importance of training and soft skills, and how aspiring leaders can prepare for advancement.Together, they offer a roadmap for every listener ready to grow in self-leadership and elevate those around them.Leadership Applications1. Know Yourself First.True leadership begins with self-awareness—understanding your strengths, communication style, and how you respond under pressure.2. Set and Model Standards.Professionalism and consistency create credibility. The way you do anything reflects the way you do everything.3. Develop Others Intentionally.Leaders have a responsibility to prepare successors. Invest in people by teaching, mentoring, and setting clear expectations.4. Bring Solutions, Not Just Problems.As Elaina shared—leaders stand out when they bring ideas and possible solutions forward, not just the challenges.

Right on the heels of the release of the 2025 AHA guidelines, including one on preferentially using IVs over IOs, comes two RCTs in the same edition of NEJM that compare intial attempts with IVs to IOs in out of hospital cardiac arrest. Dr Jarvis discusses these two papers while answer a listeners question, and tries to put this, and early epinephrine, into context. And he might throw in some commentary about the AHA's recommendations on mCPR and Heads Up CPR.Citations:1. Couper K, Ji C, Deakin CD, et al. A Randomized Trial of Drug Route in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. N Engl J Med. 2025;392(4):336-348. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa24077802. Vallentin MF, Granfeldt A, Klitgaard TL, et al. Intraosseous or Intravenous Vascular Access for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. N Engl J Med. 2025;392(4):349-360. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2407616

Tue, Nov 4 1:27 PM → 1:31 PM fire Radio Systems: - Saratoga County - Fire and EMS

Includes more sales-tax revenue for Beacon The budget proposed by the Dutchess County executive for 2026 would lower the property tax rate and provide more sales tax revenue to Beacon. Sue Serino's proposal to the Legislature includes $651 million in spending. Among its provisions, it would eliminate 10 vacant jobs and leave 17 unfilled. (See dutchessny.gov.) Despite those changes, spending would rise by 1.8 percent, Serino said on Oct. 29 in an address to the Legislature. She cited a $6.7 million increase in "state mandates," primarily for daycare, early intervention, and special-education programs, as well as higher costs for salaries and benefits. Revenues would come from $273.8 million in sales taxes, $106 million in property taxes and $23 million in general-fund reserves, or savings. The tax levy would be $224,000 below a state-mandated cap, and the rate assessed on property owners would fall from $2.17 to $2.10 per $1,000 of assessed value. Serino said she anticipates $5.4 million in additional sales tax revenue by allowing an exemption from Dutchess' portion of the sales tax (3.75 percent) for clothing and shoes costing less than $110 to lapse on March 1. (The 8.125 percent sales tax includes 4 percent for the state and 0.375 percent for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority). Beacon's share of sales taxes, which totaled $6.1 million, will rise from 2.35 percent to 2.45 percent in 2026, or an additional $268,000. According to Serino, ending the clothing and shoe exemption would yield an extra $133,000 for Beacon. Democrats criticized the decision to end the exemption, which took effect in 2022. Legislator Yvette Valdés Smith, who represents Ward 4 in Beacon and part of Fishkill and is the Legislature's minority leader, called it a "rash decision" that will hurt working families. "The Republican-led county government's mismanagement of funds - including a luxury clubhouse at the baseball stadium, mindboggling pay raises and failed litigation against New York State - has necessitated this tax increase," Valdés Smith said in a statement. Republicans, who hold 15 of 25 seats on the Legislature, faced criticism for funding upgrades at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, the home of the Hudson Valley Renegades, the New York Yankees' High-A affiliate. They also authorized spending up to $100,000 to sue the state over a state law requiring most local elections to be held in even years, but no funds were spent, according to the county. The state Court of Appeals upheld the law in October, but a new lawsuit challenging its legality has been filed in federal court. Smith said the budget "fails to properly address the EMS [emergency medical services] crisis" and "contains no meaningful funds for our efforts to deal with the housing crisis." In her budget address, Serino highlighted $2 million in funding for supplemental ambulance service to address shortages that have led to long wait times, along with $2.5 million for youth programs and $1 million for the county's Housing Trust Fund, which supports affordable housing projects. Her budget would fund two school resource officers, a Drone as First Responder Program for the county's Real-Time Crime Center and a new Elder Justice Task Force. That collaboration with the Office for the Aging and the district attorney and sheriff's offices "will investigate, identify, pursue and prosecute those who exploit older adults through abuse, fraud or neglect," according to Serino.

There are always airway management questions floating around the Department of Clinical Services here at MCHD. "Why don't we intubate our cardiac arrest patients like we used to?" "MCHD has been hyper-focused on recording video laryngoscopy over the past year. Why?" Join the podcast crew to discuss recent EMS airway literature that helps us answer these questions and provides invaluable tips. This is part one of a two-part series. REFERENCES 1. Galinski, M., Tazi, G., Wrobel, M., Boyer, R., Reuter, P. G., Ruscev, M., Debaty, G., Bagou, G., Dehours, E., Bosc, J., Lorendeau, J. P., Goddet, S., Marouf, K., Simonnet, B., & Gil-Jardiné, C. (2025). Risk factors for failure of the first intubation attempt during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in out-of-hospital emergency settings: What about chest compression?. Resuscitation, 214, 110623. 2. Brenne, N., Brünjes, N., Rupp, D., Sassen, M. C., Jerrentrup, A., Wulf, H., Heuser, N., & Volberg, C. (2025). Success of airway management in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest using different devices - a prospective, single-center, observational study comparing professions. Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine, 33(1), 109. 3. Bryan, A., Feltes, J., Sweetser, P. W., Winsten, S., Hunter, I., & Yamane, D. (2025). Hyperangulated video laryngoscopy in the emergency department: An analysis of errors and factors leading to prolonged apnea time. The American journal of emergency medicine, 95, 153–158.

Host Bram Duffee explores research on epinephrine's role in traumatic cardiac arrest. The discussion features a trauma surgeon and researcher from a Level 1 trauma center who explains why epinephrine may not only lack benefit but could cause harm in trauma cases like car crashes or gunshot wounds. Drawing from a six-year study across seven trauma centers involving over 1,600 patients, the findings challenge current EMS protocols by highlighting differences in outcomes between blunt and penetrating trauma. Bram also shares resources on EMS research and innovative communication techniques for emergency patients, offering valuable tools for practitioners and instructors alike. Brought to you by Stetta Sleeves. http://www.stettasleeves.com

Mon, Nov 3 3:44 AM → 4:25 AM AMR 48 Radio Systems: - DC Fire and EMS

Wisconsin soybean growers are closely monitoring what's happening specifically with US/China agriculture discussions. Friday the WI Soybean Association issued a statement expressing optimism about the progress, but also anxiety about market already lost. Bob Bosold talks with WI Soybean past president, Sarah Stelter, about her strategies facing these market issues. She stresses how important it is to stay involved in the process. She also explains different alternative uses soybeans are investigating including railroad fuel and firefightin soy-foam. Warmer weather on the way for the front part of this week. Stu Muck explains what he sees developing for the week across the state. 33 days that the federal government's been shut down. Farmers are just like other citizens - nervous. Ben Jarboe speaks with Stephanie Plaster, UW-Extension Business Outreach Specialist, about how farms approach affordable health care. She says if it's just a husband/wife team, they usually don't plan on seeing a doctor. However, Plaster says when you introduce kids - that all changes. The US Meat Export Federation is pleased to see some weekend development with China that could open more doors for US pork. Two bills have been signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers designed to shore up rural responders and the services they provide. Pam Jahnke talks to WI Senator, Howard Marklein, about the listening sessions he conducted to find out about the unique challenges faced by EMS groups serving rural Wisconsin. Marklein says disparities on reimbursement for services provided, as well as reimbursing educational expenses that future emergency responders faced, are part of what the bills should address. He says he hopes it helps inspire people in rural communities to think about serving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sun, Nov 2 3:01 AM → 3:10 AM 700 Wharf St Radio Systems: - DC Fire and EMS

Episode 308:What happens when a paramedic turns years of street-medicine notes into reflections on humor, heartbreak, and humanity? Her book: "A Real Emergency: Stories from the Ambulance" is a must-read as Joanna's writing doesn't just capture what we do as medics, it captures who we are: compassionate, flawed, and human. In this episode, Joanna reflects on her path from feeling adrift in Oakland to finding purpose as a paramedic serving the communities of Reno, Santa Cruz, and San Francisco. Her insights shine a light on the humor, heartbreak, and compassion that define the world of EMS.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joanna-sokol-notes-from-the-streets--68380096Medic2Medic is back, bringing authentic voices, untold stories, and the human side of Emergency Medical Services and beyond.

In this week's episode of the Inside EMS podcast, cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson dive into the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC and why, for most EMS systems and crews, this feels more like a tune up than a full overhaul. They talk through what is different — like the adult/child choking algorithm change, the inclusion of an opioid overdose response algorithm with public naloxone access, and the shift to a single unified chain of survival across ages and settings. They also talk about what isn't new (for example, the recommendation that routine mechanical CPR devices are not better than manual compressions), why that matters, and how agencies should frame this for crews and training programs. Bottom line: the changes are real, the work is actionable, but this doesn't feel like a seismic shift — so use that to your advantage in getting buy-in from providers and avoiding the “huge change panic.” Memorable quotes “They're actually saying now, which I think is pretty cool, that individuals 12 and above can be taught CPR and how to use an AED.” “The key is early CPR and early defibrillation. And if you'regoing to get more bang for your buck, you need to devote your time to bystander CPR training and public AED access rather than buying fancy gadgets that are appealing but may not actually be supported by science.” “I find it interesting that we used to caution against this in CPR class: ‘Don't give 'em back blows. You may lodge it deeper into the trachea.' But now, I think they've looked at the data, and back blows are, at the very least, not harmful and may be beneficial.” “For those in leadership: audit all your protocols and training materials now. Find out where your system is aligned or out of step.” Enjoying the Inside EMS podcast? Email theshow@ems1.com to share feedback. 

Happy Halloween!I thought I would leave y'all a quick episode for the spooky season. I love this holiday, so I figured, why not chat about some spooky calls I have had.Kick back, relax, eat some candy and let me know your Halloween tale-worthy experiences in the comments!Send us a text

Before becoming a BBQ chef, I was a firefighter and worked in EMS. I got into BBQ watching my dad cook on his Weber Kettle grill as a kid. After a nasty divorce, the BBQs stopped, and it became just a memory after watching some YouTube videos on BBQ (BBQ Pit Boys, HowtoBBQright, Meat Church, etc.). I decided to purchase my first smoker on Amazon. Many years later, we developed the Michigan BBQ Addicts. We were founded on the idea that anyone can cook Pit Master quality BBQ free of judgment. We got our start in the height of the pandemic when all we had time for was cooking at home. After getting ROASTED online for sharing a recipe on a Meat Church Congregation page on Facebook, my wife and I decided we would make a group that inspired learning in a judgment-free environment. We started a Facebook group in 2020, then launched our TikTok page in July 2021. From there, we blew up online! In October of 2021, I lost my job due to the pandemic. This gave me time to focus on my content until I could find a job. We made lemonade with the lemons we got and started Roll for BBQ after watching Adventures in Aardia on TikTok. This really helped us grow into the DnD community in a way we never would have predicted. Since then, we've been viewed over 30 million times on all our platforms and continue to grow daily! We now work closely with Char-Griller Grills, How to BBQ Right, Royal Oak Charcoal, The Caveman Style Knives, and Yeti Coolers. I went from watching my dad BBQ for us to having him watch me cook at a professional level. Our next big front is navigating the ever-changing TikTok platform and growing our community with a Baby.  

Send us a textSome conversations ask you to sit up a little straighter. This one asks you to relax your shoulders, tell the truth, and feel what you've been carrying. We dive into the messy overlap of trauma and grief in first responder and military cultures, where silence is rewarded and honesty is too often punished, and we share a different path built on authenticity, peer support, and practical skills.Blythe Landry joins us to map the line between privacy and secrecy, and why crossing it keeps people sick. We talk about ethical self-disclosure—when a helper shares only to serve the client—and how human presence beats formal scripts and stiff suits for building trust. You'll hear why fit-for-duty vibes can re-trigger rank-based fear, why plain language matters, and how showing up as a person first invites others to do the same. We also confront the system costs of looking away: moved abusers, muted reports, moral injury, and the downstream mix of suicide risk, substance use, gambling, overwork, and other behavioral addictions that masquerade as coping.Grief work sits at the center. Acute grief isn't a two-week arc; it softens when people gain tools, witness, and meaning. We break down how trauma shapes worldview and therefore grief, and why evidence-based skills plus an honest community can turn pain into purpose without sugarcoating the loss. Blythe shares a trauma-informed grief coaching track designed for grievers and peer supporters—exactly the kind of culture-fit training that spreads healing inside agencies that need it most.If you serve, love someone who serves, or lead a team where the unspoken rule is “suck it up,” this conversation offers a better rule: say what's true, get support, and refuse secrecy. Subscribe, share this with a teammate, and leave a review with one insight you'll bring back to your crew. Your words might be the reason someone reaches out.Reach Blythe through her website at https://www.blythelandry.com/Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

Sitting down at FermionX with Managing Director Will Patrick, we explore how a third-generation MD took a family electronics manufacturer from tribal knowledge to a data-first operation that customers can see, trust, and scale with.We start with the lineage—granddad's silkscreen craft evolving to PCBs, then assembly—and why honoring that service and customer focussed ethic made the transformation stick. Then we lift the hood on the digital rebuild: a modern MES for full traceability, powerful dashboards for top-level clarity, and smarter quality tooling including Koh Young's KSMART and Luminovo. The goal wasn't technology for its own sake; it was a single source of truth where every action leaves a data point and every decision gets faster, cleaner, and easier to audit.From there, we talk growth. By redesigning processes and floor layout, Will has created headroom to push from around £10M to £25M without stacking overhead. We break down how visibility wins contracts in the EMS world, why customers value shared dashboards and live traceability, and how a long-term, 20–30 year plan changes which investments make sense today. We also get practical about AI: exception-driven MRP alerts, machine feedback loops, and agentic systems that surface the one issue that will derail tomorrow—after, and only after, the data foundation is solid.If you care about scaling a contract manufacturer without losing your soul—or your margins—you'll find concrete steps here: where to start with MES, how to drive cultural adoption, which metrics to watch, and how to stitch tools together so operators move faster, not slower. Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of manufacturing, data, and leadership, and tell us what you'd automate first.EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.

In this engaging and surprisingly eye-opening episode, the crew sits down with Dr. Jordan Singer, an emergency medicine physician with unique experience providing in-flight medical command. Together, they explore the complexities of managing medical emergencies in one of the most austere environments imaginable—an airplane at cruising altitude. From physiology at altitude and cabin pressurization to legal protections and what's actually in those onboard emergency kits, this episode offers critical insights for any EMS or healthcare provider who's ever heard the overhead call: "Is there a doctor on board?"

105 - You Can't Delegate Wellness - Chief Maggie DeBoard (Ret.) In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver welcomes retired Chief Maggie (of a local law enforcement agency in Virginia) who spent 38 years in the field—26 in a large agency and 13 leading a mid‑sized one. Now in retirement she heads the Foundation for First Responder Wellness & Resiliency, focusing on ensuring first responders have the resources they need. The conversation explores how wellness in the first responder world has evolved—and how much further it still needs to go. Maggie outlines three kinds of leadership responses to wellness: those who ignore it, those who implement programs “just to check a box,” and those who lead by example, participate, and change culture. She explains that culture and leadership matter more than any flashy program or funding line. Maggie recounts implementing a wellness program in her agency that included annual wellness checks, peer support, nap/sleep rooms, and tracking outcomes like peer‑contacts and sick leave. In that agency sick leave dropped 16 % the first year, and peer contacts doubled—signs of trust and early success in changing culture. She emphasizes that wellness isn't a “bright spotlight” issue—it's private, personal, often invisible—and yet leadership must own it, not delegate it. She also highlights the risk of invisible injuries (trauma, brain injury, PTSD) and the need for structural support (legislation, workers' comp, clinician access), especially for dispatch/telecommunicators and retirees who often get overlooked. Maggie closes with a powerful reminder: “Strong people break too.” She stresses the ongoing work of change, the need for honest culture, and the fact that wellness must be woven into every aspect of agency life—not just a program but a mindset. Key take‐aways: Leadership sets the tone: you can't outsource the priority of wellness. Culture change takes time (3‑5 years) and it starts with how people treat each other internally. Wellness programs must include peer support + clinical care + accessible processes—not just apps or check‑the‑box solutions. Invisible injuries matter and carry high liability if ignored. Data and measurement matter: outcomes like sick leave, peer contacts, trust indicators signal change. Retirees, dispatchers, telecommunicators often fall through the cracks. Even when systems change, strong leadership keeps them alive beyond one leader's term.

Confira na edição do Jornal da Record desta terça (28): Entenda como o Comando Vermelho dominou centenas de comunidades no Rio de Janeiro. Barricadas, carros incendiados e a difícil volta para casa dos cariocas. E quem é o chefe do Comando Vermelho na comunidade onde aconteceu a operação policial. Em São Paulo, criminosos se passam por policiais federais e usam inquéritos falsos para aplicar golpes. Supremo marca datas de julgamento de recursos de Bolsonaro e aliados. Hamas viola cessar-fogo em Gaza e Israel volta a atacar grupo terrorista. Furacão toca o solo da Jamaica com ventos de quase 300 quilômetros por hora.

Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd in honor of National First Responders Day. They talk about the vital role of EMS in the community, how local emergency services work together, and the everyday challenges and rewards of being a first responder. Charles shares stories from his long career in public service, the evolution of emergency response over the years, and his pride in serving the people of Russell County.

Rolling Sixes is a groundbreaking six-part documentary series spotlighting the combined police, fire, and EMS crews of Kalamazoo Public Safety—the largest integrated public safety agency in the U.S. Created by Zach Hamelton, a former TV and film producer turned public information officer, the series blends cinematic storytelling with immersive, real-world footage captured via GoPros and cinema cameras. Viewers get rare access to intense emergencies, day-to-day station life, technical rescues, and candid conversations revealing the emotional toll on responders. With a focus on authenticity, the show highlights both heroic moments and routine calls, showcasing the personal bonds and dedication within the crews. It also aims to boost recruitment by letting the community see the people behind the badges. Brought to you by Stetta Sleeves. www.stettasleeves.com

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In this letter to the editor, Camas and Washougal resident Gary Perman says Proposition 2 would create a new taxing authority without expanding services. He argues that fire and EMS coverage are already effective and warns voters about higher costs and government overreach. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-rfa-proposition-2-why-taxpayers-should-be-alarmed-in-camas-washougal/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Camas #Washougal #Proposition2 #RFA #RegionalFireAuthority #Taxation #PublicSpending #FiscalAccountability #CivicEngagement

Today, we're diving into one of the most challenging scenarios any EMS provider faces: paediatric cardiac arrest. The figures are challenging, with only a 4.9% survival rate for infants and neurologically intact survival rates as low as 1-4% nationally. These calls have long been considered to have poor outcomes.But what if I told you that one fire department completely rewrote the playbook and achieved neurologically intact survival rates of 46%? What if they did it by breaking conventional rules and staying on scene longer, not shorter?Today, we're joined by Medical Director Paul Banerjee from Polk County Fire Rescue in Florida, where they've transformed paediatric cardiac arrest outcomes through changing the protocols that challenge everything we thought we knew about pre-hospital resuscitation. From their "NO/NO/GO" dispatch system to permissive hypercarbia post-intubation, from mechanical CPR to aggressive on-scene airway management, Polk County has proven that with the right approach, we can dramatically improve outcomes in this patient cohort. *** Please note, this podcast is for information purposes only. You must stay within your scope and remit of practice and service SOPs at all times ***This podcast is sponsored by BlueRoomXRWhen lives are on the line, training needs to feel real. That's where BlueRoom comes in, the world's most advanced mixed-reality training simulator. No bulky controllers or gimmicks, just your hands, your kit, and a level of immersion that places you straight into the mission. From the cockpit of a Blackhawk to the chaos of a combat zone, BlueRoom delivers pressure-filled environments without real-world risk.With Mission Control, instructors can shift conditions, change patient vitals, and dial up intensity instantly. And thanks to Garmin biometrics, the system even responds to your physiology in real time, adapting as your stress and heart rate rise.Born in Australia and now trusted across five continents, BlueRoom is redefining readiness for military, medical, and frontline professionals. This isn't the future of training; it's training transformed.

In this episode of Medic2Medic Podcast, I'm joined by Kelly Grayson, a veteran paramedic, author, educator, and one of the most recognized voices in EMS. You know Kelly from his EMS1.com columns, his national conference presentations, and his acclaimed memoirs En Route and On Scene.Kelly opens up with a few personal stories about how he began writing and what drives him to tell the stories of EMS with such honesty and heart. He also shares a powerful call that forever changed him, and when he talks about it, you can hear the emotion in his voice.This is one of those conversations that reminds us why we do what we do: real stories, real emotion, and the kind of reflection only decades in EMS can bring.Medic2Medic is back, bringing authentic voices, untold stories, and the human side of Emergency Medical Services and beyond.

It has been a month! Jimmy and BK discuss Able Shepherd traveling for The Maine Event as well as the release of Jimmy's new book How to Love a Fish! Check out what's been going on at Able Shepherd!   Who's Jimmy Graham? Jimmy spent over 15 years in the US Navy SEAL Teams earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7). During that time, he earned certifications as a Sniper, Joint Tactical Air Controller, Range Safety Officer for Live Fire, Dynamic Movement and Master Training Specialist. He also served for 7 years as an Operator and Lead Instructor for an Elite Federal Government Protective Detail for High-Risk and Critical environments, to include; Kirkuk, Iraq, Kabul, Afghanistan, Beirut, Lebanon and Benghazi, Libya. During this time he earned his certification for Federal Firearms Instructor, Simunition Scenario Qualified Instructor and Certified Skills Facilitator. Jimmy has trained law enforcement on the Federal, State, and Local levels as well as Fire Department, EMS and Dispatch personnel. His passion is to train communities across the nation in order to enhance their level of readiness in response to active shooter situations. Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to everything we are doing. Want to get more training? - https://ableshepherd.com/ Need support? https://able-nation.org/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ableshepherd Instagram - ​​https://www.instagram.com/ableshepherd/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ableshepherd

In Round 94 of the Tactical Transition Tips on the Transition Drill Podcast, when service becomes your identity, it's easy to delay life for later. Veterans, police officers, firefighters, and EMS professionals often tell themselves that once things slow down, they'll finally take that trip, spend that time, or live that life. But “later” never comes.In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, we explore how to stop postponing fulfillment and start living intentionally today. Whether you're nearing the end of your service or just starting your journey, these strategies will help you balance duty with life.Transition Groups:• Close Range (Transitioning now to within 1 year): Buy the Ticket — Choose one experience you've delayed for six months or more and commit to it now. Reclaim your time and remind your family that life outside the job matters.• Medium Range (Transitioning in 5 years): Regret-Proof Your Schedule — Create a Non-Negotiable Time Budget for family and personal life. Protect it with the same discipline you bring to duty.• Long Range (Transitioning in 10 years or more): Plan Legacy Events — Tie family experiences to career milestones. Build shared memories that turn your professional success into personal legacy.Your uniform may define your career, but it shouldn't dictate your life.The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life.Get additional resources and join our newsletter via the link in the show notes.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Total Force Plus ConferenceLink: https://totalforceplus.org

Indianapolis and state officials celebrated the completion of a section of trail that will eventually connect Indianapolis, Fishers, and Noblesville. The City of Indianapolis is converting a handful of downtown streets from one-way to two-way traffic. A state-approved pilot program that could change how Indianapolis schools share buses and buildings. Emergency Medical Services in Clinton County says it's the first EMS agency in the nation to use a new technology for breathing machines. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Review the chain of survival for cardiac and stroke emergencies and describe why strong EMS relations and specialized teams have better patient outcomes.The chain of survival for ACLS is the same as was learned in your BLS class.The beginning steps of the Cardiac Emergency and Stroke chain of survival.ACLS's timed goals for first medical contact to PCI for STEMI and door-to-needle for ischemic stroke.Characteristics of areas that have significantly better stroke and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes.**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn

Send us a textThe hardest conversations often happen in the quiet minutes between calls. We sat down with clinician and co-response partner Amanda Rizoli to explore how real support for first responders is built—on language, trust, and the discipline to show up when services are thin and the need is loud. Amanda works alongside the Milford Police Department's Family Services Unit and partners with Community Impact, Chris's Corner Recovery Resource Center, and New England Medical Group to create a wraparound model that meets people where they are.We talk through the realities of police and EMS life: constant hypervigilance, the pull toward numbing after shift, and the challenge of switching from fight-or-flight to family dinner. Amanda breaks down how she approaches alcohol as a coping strategy without judgment, how she teaches practical skills like structured decompression and tactical breathing, and why brief, timely check-ins during ride-alongs can open doors that a formal office visit can't. She also shares how a therapy canine lowers defenses on scene, and how clinicians earn credibility by respecting patrol's turf and knowing when to step back.Culture and language shape access. As a trilingual clinician, Amanda navigates the nuances of Portuguese and Spanish dialects across Portugal, Brazil, and Latin America, where stigma can be high and immigration status complicates care. We dig into the shift among younger parents willing to break cycles of silence, and how targeted outreach, transparent pathways, and confidentiality build trust. Families matter here: spouses can act as early warning systems, keeping communication open and knowing when work stress is spilling into home. Periodic joint sessions help couples tune the signal without turning the house into a clinic.If you care about officer wellness, community trust, and practical ways to prevent burnout, this conversation delivers a grounded playbook: co-response done right, multilingual services, stepped care from outpatient to IOP, and the small, repeatable habits that actually make a difference after shift. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more first responders and families find these tools.Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

Episode Title: “I Didn't Find Healing, It Found Me" with Jon Vargas Guest: Jon Vargas, Firefighter (LAFD Station 92, West LA) & Host of GRAB LIVES podcast Host: Conrad Weaver Firefighter Jon Vargas (LAFD, Station 92) joins host Conrad Weaver to share his raw journey through burnout, traumatic injury, and recovery. After a head trauma left his nervous system in crisis, Jon faced anxiety, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts—with little support from traditional systems. He found healing through holistic methods like acupuncture, Kambo therapy, Qigong, and yoga. Now, he's helping others do the same—calling for more peer support, real leadership, and cultural change in first responder wellness. In this episode we cover: Life in Los Angeles fire service: high call volumes, complexity, constant machine of dispatch. What happens when calls stack up, sleep is lacking, and meaning starts to fade. Jon's head trauma on the job, the aftermath of nervous‑system dysregulation (anxiety, paranoia, fight/flight). The response (or lack thereof) from systems: workers' comp, neurology, mental‑health care. Discovering holistic healing: acupuncture, Qigong, yoga, Ayurvedic & Chinese medicine, Kambo therapy. The role of addiction (alcohol), the transition away from it, and how that unlocked deeper healing. What “trauma” really means: disconnection from self, soul wounds, fragmented identity. The culture of large first‑responder agencies: budget crisis, leadership gaps, peer‑support deficits. The importance of peer support, genuine connection, and community medicine vs. just “therapist on a list.” The power of self‑leadership: owning your story, owning your healing, stepping into change rather than waiting for it. Jon's vision for the future: teaching, bridging first‑responder culture with holistic wellness modalities, helping others find what truly works. Quotes to highlight: “It's not just one call…it's multiple calls stacked together and combined with lack of sleep.” “Trauma is what disconnects you from your true self.” “Be the leader in your own life first, if you're going to lead people around you.” “Most of those identities are just masks that you're wearing and it's not a reflection of who you truly are.” Resources / Links Mentioned: Jon's podcast: GRAB LIVES (YouTube, Spotify, Apple) Book: The Concussion Repair Manual by Dr Dan Engel — mentioned as pivotal for Jon's recovery journey Modalities discussed: Kambo therapy, acupuncture, Qigong, yoga, Ayurvedic & Chinese medicine Who should listen? First responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel; wellness professionals working with first‑responder populations; leaders in emergency services; anyone dealing with cumulative trauma, burnout, or seeking a deeper, holistic approach to healing. How to use this episode: Reflect on what “calls stacking up” looks like in your life or workplace. Consider: what symptoms (physical, nervous system, emotional) are showing up? Ask: what modalities am I using? What haven't I tried? Who are my peers I can connect with for real support? Think about leadership not just externally, but internally: how am I leading myself? What mask(s) am I wearing? Connect with Jon Vargas: Find the GRAB LIVES podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.   +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST   Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC   Copyright ©2025 ConjoStudios, LLC - All rights Reserved.

Hosts: Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer Guest: Mike Mudd - USAF Veteran, Retired Paramedic Captain, & Realtor® In this powerful and candid episode, Ashlee and Jennifer are joined by Mike Mudd, a Louisville-based realtor, former paramedic, and USAF veteran. Mike reveals his journey through 25 years in EMS, the emotional toll of responding to critical incidents, and the struggles first responders face in accessing mental health support. With raw honesty, he shares personal stories of trauma, resilience, and the importance of recognizing and caring for the people behind the uniform. Key Discussion Points: Mike’s Career Journey - Started as a dispatcher; worked up to EMT and then paramedic and Captain in Louisville EMS service.Transitioned to real estate after reaching burnout in EMS. Childhood Influences - Grew up in a split family with a police officer stepfather. Discussed Mike's childhood fascination with sirens, lights, and law enforcement. Reality of EMS Work - Describing the unpredictability and independence required in EMS. Mike shares stories of traumatic calls, the emotional aftermath, and the lack of support systems during his tenure. Highlighting the emotional toll, including PTSD and worst-case scenario thinking. Mental Health & Support - Mike discusses the lack of formal debriefing or mental health resources for EMS crews during his career. Makes a strong case for mandatory mental health checkups for first responders following major incidents and talks openly about the effects of trauma on personal relationships and daily life. Leadership & Recognition - Reflection on management challenges and the importance of leadership that sees and supports its people. The group advocates for more recognition and appreciation for EMS, dispatchers, and corrections staff. Mike suggests that small gestures of affirmation (even a $2 ribbon) can drive morale and healing. Family & Grief - Mike shares how his family's background in law enforcement shaped his worldview and relationships, with talks about coping with the loss of loved ones and choosing to live joyfully as a tribute to those lost. Humor & Coping Mechanisms - Mike explains how humor, pranks, and camaraderie help crews decompress from the harsh reality of first responder work. He emphasizes the importance of healthy ways to release stress, sometimes misunderstood by the outside world.   Want to get in touch with Mike? 

Looking for more DTP Content? Check us out: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links On this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Donawa, Emergency Management Coordinator for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, to talk about what it really takes to bridge the gap between law enforcement and emergency management. Andrew brings a rare perspective—combining the mindset of a responder with the strategy of an emergency manager—and he's helping shape how Pasco County handles everything from hurricane response and flood recovery to incident management and public safety coordination. We dig into lessons from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, where Pasco County faced record flooding and major operational strain, and how his team worked hand-in-hand with fire, EMS, and outside IMT resources to stabilize the county. Andrew shares how he's earned trust across a culture that doesn't always mesh easily with emergency management, walking us through the balance of humility, persistence, and leadership required to build credibility inside a sheriff's office. We talk about how faith and service guide his leadership, how to drive policy changes that actually stick—like improved responder safety standards and water-rescue PPE—and what it means to lead with integrity when everything is on the line. This episode is packed with real-world takeaways on incident command, resource management, and interagency collaboration, and it's a must-listen for anyone working in public safety, emergency management, or crisis leadership. From Oklahoma tornado deployments to Pasco County's hurricane operations, Andrew shows what it looks like when emergency management becomes mission-ready, proactive, and trusted by the people it supports. Major Endorsements Impulse Bleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionals https://www.impulsekits.com Doberman Emergency Management Subject matter experts in assessments, planning, and training https://www.dobermanemg.com The Readiness Lab Trailblazing disaster readiness through podcasts, outreach, marketing, and interactive events https://www.thereadinesslab.com For Sponsorship Requests 314-400-8848 Ext 2 Email contact@thereadinesslab.com Emergency Management Leadership | Law Enforcement Integration | Pasco County Sheriff's Office | Hurricane Response | Flood Recovery | IMT | ICS | Public Safety Collaboration | Faith-Based Leadership | Disaster Response Operations | Crisis Management | First Responder Safety | Disaster Tough Podcast | The Readiness Lab | John Scardena | Andrew Donawa | Doberman Emergency Management | Emergency Operations | Florida Emergency Management | Emergency Manager Interview | Incident Management Team

Improved stroke outcomes have been shown when EMS transports to a stroke center and patients receive assessment, CT, & thrombolytics within these time frames.When treating patients having an MI or stroke, more minutes equals more dead cells.Because the majority of strokes are the ischemic type, the treatment for stroke is similar to an MI – to reestablish perfusion to the ischemic tissues.The first four steps in the Stroke Chain of Survival.Time criteria for the administration of tPA (or a similar fibrinolytic medication) or EVT of LVO strokes. Stroke benchmarks for door to:assessment;completing a non-contrast CT; andadministration of fibrinolytic medication such as tPA (door-to-needle).EMS interaction with stroke teams and destination protocols to reduce time to definitive care.The difference for timed goals for the identification & treatment of AMI vs Stroke.Additional information about timed goals for stroke and how EMS affects outcomes, can be found on the PassACLS.com pod resources page.**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn

The CopDoc Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 162Policing changes fastest when leaders listen first and translate ideas into real work. That's the throughline in our conversation with Jim Burch, president of the National Policing Institute, who shares a candid view of how a small team amplifies big impact: distilling research into actionable guidance, helping agencies adapt—not copy—what works elsewhere, and building partnerships that move from concept to implementation. Jim draws on decades across DOJ and ATF, and he's blunt about what unlocks progress: focused mission, field-driven priorities, and a healthy respect for regional differences that shape what “evidence-based” looks like on the ground.We dig into NPI's multi-city hot spots training experiment that cut crime by more than 20 percent without driving arrests up, and how implementation science turns studies into day-to-day practice. Jim opens up about cross-sector learning—borrowing just-in-time training from airlines and safety culture from fire and EMS—and why policing earns “profession” status when cities budget for standards, education, and officer wellness, not just cars and calls. He also tackles mission creep, the limits of co-response in under-resourced regions, and the practical ways agencies can pool capacity without losing local trust.AI is the tension point many leaders feel. Jim explains why NPI moved from tight restrictions to governed adoption—policies, transparency, and training—after seeing real productivity gains in analysis, drafting, and data work. Forget the narrow use-case fights; the near-term upside is smarter internal workflows that free experts to make better decisions faster. Paired with clear research summaries and careful adaptation, AI becomes a legitimate force multiplier for public service.If you care about evidence-based policing, officer wellness, and practical innovation that respects community nuance, this conversation offers both realism and hope. Subscribe, share with a colleague who wrestles with these issues, and leave a review telling us where your agency most needs help—implementation, AI literacy, or wellness—so we can explore it next.Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

We're revisiting one of the most heartfelt episodes in Medic2Medic history. Originally Episode 70, this “Special Pink Edition” features then Cary Area EMS Division Chief Tammy Patton, who joined me a year after her breast cancer diagnosis. Tammy shares her courageous journey, unwavering optimism, and how the EMS community rallied around her. A moving reminder of resilience, hope, and the bonds that unite us in EMS.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-306-in-honor-of-breast-cancer-awareness--68233242Medic2Medic is back, bringing authentic voices, untold stories, and the human side of Emergency Medical Services and beyond.

Emily is back from medical leave (hooray!) and she and Brad dig into an essential topic for every operation: emergency planning. You can't predict every detail, but you can make the first decisions easier when seconds count.What we cover:What an emergency plan is (and isn't): a concise, written set of steps and key info you can default to under pressure.Start with a farm map: access routes, gates/fences, livestock locations, hazardous/flammable materials, and utility shutoffs.Make the red sheet easy to find: an emergency contact list (911 first), then vet, sheriff/emergency management, insurance, milk hauler, feed/suppliers, and owner/manager.Stock the right supplies: standard first-aid kits, a trauma kit with a tourniquet, and consider an AED; plan to keep kits replenished.Three scenario buckets to plan for:Shelter in place (blizzards, extended outages): backup power/fuel, blocked access routes, pared-down chore list, role assignments, keeping people safe.Evacuation (fire, flood, tornado damage): best escape routes for people/animals, which gates to open and in what order, a designated meeting point (and Plan B), and who calls whom.Medical emergencies (injury or health event): known conditions (EpiPens, diabetes, heart issues), where supplies/AED live, basic first-aid/CPR training, clear directions for EMS, and—on larger sites—who meets the ambulance at the road and whether a safe helicopter landing area exists.Mind the paperwork: review insurance coverage before you need it.Keep it simple and living: a few clear steps beat a thick binder no one reads.Resources mentioned:University of Minnesota Extension: Operations contingency plan templates for livestock operations.Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN): disaster-specific farm resources.Cultivating Change Foundation (Emily & Joe Rand received the Cultivator of Change award).Save the date: Ag for All Conference for LGBTQ+ farmers, ag professionals, and allies — March 7, 2026, Waite Park/St. Cloud, MN.Have questions, comments, or scathing rebuttals? Email TheMoosRoom@umn.edu.Chapter markers (optional)00:00 – Emily's back! (and why breaks matter)03:18 – Why farms need emergency plans05:41 – What an emergency plan actually is08:07 – How plans help when stress spikes10:45 – Simple planning story (cats + hamper)12:03 – What belongs in the plan (map, shutoffs, hazards)15:11 – The red emergency contact list19:06 – First-aid vs. trauma kits (tourniquets)24:44 – Shelter-in-place: questions to answer26:11 – Evacuation: routes, gates, meeting points28:04 – Medical emergencies: AEDs, training, EMS access32:35 – Keep it living, keep it simple33:00 – Resources + wrap-upQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

Durante este programa, Renato Cardoso compartilhou um trecho de uma palestra da Terapia do Amor recente, queaconteceu no Templo de Salomão, em São Paulo, na qual ele e a esposa, a escritora Cristiane Cardoso, falaram amplamente sobre entender a si mesmo e ao mundo e, sobretudo, sobre o que é preciso fazer para resolver a vida. Acompanhe na íntegra no Univer Vídeo.Ruim para os solteirosNa sequência, uma aluna de 50 anos de idade pediu ajuda em oração. Ela disse que nunca se casou de verdade, no papel, e que há muitos anos está sozinha. O desejo dela é encontrar alguém, conforme Deus sabe que ela gostaria — por exemplo, que seja cristão — mas, mesmo após tantos anos de oração, ainda não encontrou essa pessoa.Às vezes, ela conversa com alguns homens, mas não tem dado certo. Quando as ideias coincidem, rapidamente eles somem.ParticipeNesta quinta-feira, esteja na Hora dos Solteiros, a partir das 18h, na Esplanada do Templo de Salomão, no Brás, emSão Paulo. Na sequência, participe, às 20h, da Terapia do Amor. Para mais locais e endereços, acesse terapiadoamor.tv ou ligue para (11) 3573-3535.          Bem-vindos à Escola do Amor Responde, confrontando os mitos e a desinformação nos relacionamentos. Onde casais e solteiros aprendem o Amor Inteligente. Renato e Cristiane Cardoso, apresentadores da Escola do Amor, na Record TV, e autores de Casamento Blindado e Namoro Blindado,tiram dúvidas e respondem perguntas dos alunos. Participe pelo site EscoladoAmorResponde.com. Ouça todos os podcasts no iTunes: rna.to/EdARiTunes

When a paramedic in Kentucky faced a dying patient and a vial of antivenom, he had to make a split-second decision that could save a life… or end his career.In this episode of The Standard of Care Podcast, hosts Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams unpack one of the most talked-about EMS legal stories of the year: a paramedic who administered a rare antivenom under physician direction, only to find himself facing potential loss of his license.They break down the legal and ethical dilemmas behind the scope of practice, the real-world limits of medical direction, and what administrative law really means for providers in the field. Whether you're an advanced clinician, a medic early in your career, or just starting in EMS, this episode offers insights that can protect your license — and your patients.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!KEY TAKEAWAYSScope vs. survival: Following the book may not always match the field reality — but understanding the limits of your practice can be the difference between being cleared and being called before the board.Medical direction matters: Acting under direct physician orders may protect you legally, but not always administratively — and that nuance can decide the fate of your license.Administrative law 101: The state board doesn't have discretion to ignore complaints; every case gets investigated. Knowing this process is essential to defending your practice.Culture check: Heroic instincts can lead to dangerous freelancing. True professionalism lies in humility, documentation, and system adherence.Protect your license: When facing an investigation, don't go it alone. Hire an attorney familiar with administrative law. You wouldn't run a resuscitation solo — don't handle your legal defense solo either.SHOWNOTESGivot, D. (2025, October 7). When Doing the Right Thing Breaks the Rules. EMS1. https://www.ems1.com/ems-protocols/when-doing-the-right-thing-breaks-the-rules Hawkins, T. (2025, September 28). Facebook Comment. October 10, 2025, https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.heilmann/posts/this-is-the-best-breakdown-i-have-seen-/10108839286161953/ Abo, B. (2025). Venom / Toxinology. Venom / Toxinology & Wildlife. https://www.abo911.org/venom-toxinology Williams, A. (2025, September 28). Expert Weighs in as Ky.. EMS Team Under Fire for Administering Antivenom. https://www.wkyt.com. https://www.wkyt.com/2025/09/28/expert-weighs-ky-ems-team-under-fire-administrating-anti-venom/

When first responders carry trauma like armor and silence becomes a survival strategy, how can we support those who show up for us day after day, crisis after crisis? In this powerful expert panel, hosted by Stacey Lauren and brought together by Kathryn Severns Avery of Restoration Ranch Colorado, you'll hear stories that rarely get told, truths that will reshape your understanding, and ideas that could spark nationwide change. This isn't just conversation. It's the beginning of a movement. Whether you're a first responder, a family member, or simply someone who wants to help the helpers… this panel is for you. Panelists  Stacey Lauren – Host, Do The Thing Movement Kathryn Severns Avery – Founder, Restoration Ranch Colorado Lynette Shaw – Founder, The Len Shaw Group Mare Brighton – Dream Lifter & Advocate for Veteran and First Responder Transitions Todd Madison – Former Paramedic Firefighter, Commercial Real Estate Broker Jeff Santelli – Former Law Enforcement Officer, Crisis Intervention Trainer Robert (Bob) Gray – 30+ Year Fire Service Veteran, Founder of RT Grace Strategies LLC Topics include: - PTSD and cumulative trauma in police, fire, EMS, and medical staff - Retirement identity loss and the question: “Who am I now?” - Why first responders often won't ask for help—and how to reach them anyway - The power of safe spaces, storytelling, and collective healing - A vision for equine therapy, healthy meal programs, 24-hour child care, and more - A new challenge model designed to create awareness, fund missions, and change lives Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction 02:00 — Kathryn's Story 09:00 — Breaking the Silence 30:00 — The Challenge Model 59:00 — If Only They Knew… YouTube: https://youtu.be/-wRCIFzPDRU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-serve-us-but-who-serves-them-first-responders/id1618590178?i=1000732453710 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6w6m91FCAW0MHVqCjp4Zmk

Send us a textIn this continued collaboration with Milford TV, we explore how burnout rarely makes a scene—it slips in as irritability, isolation, and the quiet urge to shut out the world. This episode is the conclusion of episode 225 and we open the door on how those whispers grow louder inside the fire service and EMS, why “just call this number” isn't care, and what it really takes to protect crews before a bad day becomes a disaster. Our guest, Renea Mansfield, shares honest, lived experience—from losing interest in the kitchen table banter to wrestling with passive suicidal thoughts in the height of COVID—and we walk through the small, specific signals leaders and peers need to catch early.From there, we shift into solutions that actually fit the job. We break down the Frontline Resilience Protocol, a three-pillar framework designed for police and fire: tactical performance tailored to real-world demands, culturally competent mental health support with warm handoffs and follow-up, and leadership development that turns communication into a daily practice. Think job-specific strength and mobility, nervous system regulation you can use in the rig or the hallway, and nutrition choices that work at 2 a.m. Equally important, we get into the human factors—dark humor, stigma, and how trust is built or broken when a captain shrugs off a plea for help.The throughline is simple: follow-up saves lives. When someone finally says “I'm not okay,” the next step must be personal, fast, and predictable. Leaders need scripts and skills, peers need permission to check back in, and departments benefit from trained outsiders who know the culture and aren't tangled in station politics. If you're a chief, union rep, or frontline responder, you'll walk away with practical steps to spot burnout early, respond with care, and build a system that doesn't quit when the shift ends.Her website is waywardwellnesscoaching.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching/61566792351111/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayward_wellness_coaching/Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast