EMS World Podcasts

The Case for Standardization: Balancing Budget and Performance in Rural EMS

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:24:42 -0500

Mike McCabe sits down with Brian MacLean, Assistant Chief of Cooper County (Missouri) Ambulance, to explore the realities of rural EMS. Serving 569 square miles in central Missouri, MacLean’s team manages thousands of calls each year—with transport times stretching up to 90 minutes since their local hospital closed.

MacLean shares why rural EMS demands sharp clinical skills, resilience, and total confidence in your equipment. He offers candid insight into fleet decisions, explaining why his agency chose Crestline ambulances for their cost-effectiveness, faster delivery, smart layout, and safety-focused design. Drawing on personal experience from an ambulance-involved crash, he underscores how vehicle design and properly secured equipment can make all the difference.

Sponsored by Crestline Ambulances

Live From Expo 2025: Meet the Winners of the 2025 Nicholas Rosecrans Award.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:15:59 -0500

Rob Lawrence hosts this special episode of the EMS World Podcast. The Injury Prevention Alliance of Phoenix (Arizona) is the winner of the 2025 Nicholas Rosecrans Award, which recognizes individuals, teams, or organizations who make a significant impact in preventing injury and illness before they even happen. The award is named for Nicholas Rosecrans, a young boy who tragically drowned in 1996, spurring local paramedics to commit to increasing injury and illness prevention. The Injury Prevention Alliance of Phoenix won the award for their teen driver safety program.

In addition to members of the Alliance, Nicholas's mother, Lynn Artz, and brother, Noah Rosecrans, join the episode.

Live From Expo 2025: EMS World With Life and Sirens

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:29:50 -0500

Sophie Fuller, Jaime Wesley, and Aubrey Lukis, hosts of the Life and Sirens podcast, join Managing Editor Kristin Carroll on the floor of EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis. They discuss their roles as EMS influencers, being women in EMS, and more.

Inside the Simulator: How Realistic Training Is Shaping the Future of EMS

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:06:32 -0500

Simulation training has become a critical pillar of modern EMS education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world field performance. In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe sits down with Nathan Harrison, Vice President of Operations at Simulator Solutions, to explore how high-fidelity simulation is transforming the way EMS providers train, prepare, and stay safe.

Harrison shares the unique origin story of Simulator Solutions, a family-founded company born from the need for realistic ambulance training environments. Drawing on engineering expertise rather than clinical backgrounds, the team has focused on recreating the physical realities of EMS work — from confined spaces to constant motion — so providers can train under conditions that closely mirror the field. These simulators allow learners to experience challenges such as claustrophobia, equipment placement, and vehicle movement long before they encounter them on the job.

The conversation highlights the safety benefits of simulation, including reducing preventable injuries and improving situational awareness. Harrison explains how Simulator Solutions works closely with EMS professionals to refine products, ensuring they reflect real operational needs. Innovations like ambulance simulators with pneumatic movement systems, rollover simulators for extraction training, and an upcoming helicopter simulator demonstrate the company’s commitment to realism and continuous improvement.

As EMS agencies face increasing demands and risks, this episode underscores how immersive simulation training helps providers build confidence, sharpen skills, and ultimately deliver safer patient care — before lives are on the line.

Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part II

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:48:33 -0500

Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis to discuss the new Zenix monitor defibrillator. The device has premarket approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In this second part, Grzyb shares how the Zenix is uniquely suited for the EMS ambulance environment.

Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part I

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:45:23 -0500

Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis to discuss the new Zenix monitor defibrillator. The device has premarket approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This episode goes into how customer feedback on previous ZOLL devices shaped the Zenix's unique, user friendly design.

EMS World and FAST 2026: Better Together

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:00:55 -0500

EMS World Content Director Jonathan Bassett sits down with HMP Global Senior Vice President Josh Hartman and FlightBridge ED CEO Eric Bauer to discuss FAST 2026 and EMS World Live | Austin, which will co-locate in the Texas capital May 27-29, 2026. Listen to learn about course offerings and how to make the most of your time at both shows. Interested in attending? Register here.

Designed for Shift Work: Rethinking Higher Education for First Responders

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:15:02 -0500

In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe talks with Sherry Twitty, Director of Corporate Outreach at Columbia Southern University, about how flexible, online education is helping fire, EMS, and nursing professionals advance their careers without disrupting their demanding schedules. Twitty shares how CSU’s life-paced learning model, affordable tuition, multiple start dates, and transfer credit options are designed specifically for first responders balancing shift work and multiple jobs. She also highlights CSU’s wide range of EMS, fire, nursing, and public service degree programs—and how industry feedback helps shape them.

From Radio Chatter to Real-Time Data: Modernizing EMS–ED Communication

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:52:48 -0500

An EMS medic, an MVA, a STEMI, a stroke—and everyone’s still playing “telephone” with the hospital. In this episode of EMS World Podcasts, host Mike McCabe sits down with Mitch Scott, Solutions Architect at General Devices, to tackle one of EMS’s biggest headaches: communication and coordination with the emergency department and specialty teams.

Scott breaks down how GD’s e-Bridge platform lets crews securely send photos, EKGs, videos, and patient data straight from the field to the ED, cath lab, stroke team, transfer centers, and more—all in one HIPAA-compliant app that never stores images on personal devices.

They dig into real-world pain points: long wall times, “we never got your call,” lack of accountability, rural agencies with hour-long transports, and busy EDs juggling multiple priorities. You’ll hear how features like GPS tracking, acknowledgement alerts, and detailed timestamps create a defensible QA/QI trail and give everyone—from medics to cardiologists—a shared, real-time view of the patient before they hit the door.

If you’ve ever felt unheard on the radio or wished you could “show, not tell” your next handoff, this episode is for you.

Live From Expo 2025: NEMSACked—NEMSAC Chairs on the Future of EMS, Federal Regulation

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:52:38 -0500

The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) was abruptly disbanded earlier this year. Former chair Brenden Hayden, COO of Estella Health, a mobile Integrated healthcare company, and former vice chair, Tom Arkins, chief of IT and informatics with Indianapolis EMS, join us to discuss their time on the committee and look into the future for EMS.

Live From Expo 2025: A Moment With First Responder Caring Award Winner, Jeremy Sonenschein

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:54:28 -0500

Las Vegas EMS Captain Jeremy Sonenschein is the winner of the 2025 First Responder Caring Award, sponsored by Dynarex Corporation. He sits down with host Kristin Carroll to discuss his career, the award, and his personal motto, "training tomorrow's heroes today." Dyanarex Respiratory Category Manager & Respiratory Therapist, Shauna Winston, also joins the show to share the award's background and about Dynarex's Resp-O2 product portfolio.

Live from Expo 2025: Perspectives From Indianapolis EMS Leaders

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:04:50 -0500

Tom Arkins, Chief of IT and Informatics and Steven Norman a Paramedic with Indianapolis EMS discuss what it took to bring the show to the "Crossroads of America" for EMS World Expo 2025.

Built for the Frontline: Equipping First Responders with Reliable, Quality Ambulances

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:35:48 -0500

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.

Leading Innovation in Fire & Emergency Services: New Doctor of Fire Integrated Research

Mon, 19 May 2025 16:03:59 -0400

During EMS Week, it’s important to recognize dedicated EMS providers as well as spotlight ways they can move forward in their careers. To that end, the fire and EMS degree programs offered by Columbia Southern University were designed with busy professionals in mind.

Keith Padgett, MS, EFO, a 45-year veteran of the fire service, serves as academic program director for the fire and emergency medical services programs at CSU. In our latest EMS World podcast, host Mike McCabe sits down with Padgett to learn more about the career-expanding options available to today’s hardworking first responders.

Sponsored by Columbia Southern University.

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The Night My Ambulance Rolled Over

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:27:28 -0500

What began as a routine patient call in 2023 reshaped Ohio paramedic Jesse Sopko’s perspective on life and duty. Despite enduring severe injuries—including multiple fractures, brain bleeds, and a traumatic brain injury—Sopko’s spirit has remained unbroken.

Sopko’s journey of recovery, marked by weeks in the ICU and extensive rehabilitation, is a testament to human resilience and the relentless will to survive. Reflecting on his experience, he advises, “Don’t ever take a day for granted. Always kiss your loved ones goodbye.”

This candid conversation between Sopko and host Mike McCabe offers an inspiring look at recovery and a heartfelt reminder for EMS professionals to cherish every moment.

Live From Expo 2024: Peter Antevy and Charlie Coyle on the Game Changers in Prehospital Care

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:07:26 -0500

Plasma for TBI, dual sequential defibrillation, a new cardiac arrest “bundle,” distal femur IO, and comparable innovations will make EMS care in 10 years look much different than it does today.

Back by popular demand, McCabe sits down with two of our most popular guests—Peter Antevy, MD, CEO and founder of Pediatric Emergency Standards and EMS medical director for several Florida agencies, and Charlie Coyle, division chief at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue—to look at what innovations are set to revolutionize prehospital care in the coming years.

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Executive Interview: Azhar Khan on AI in EMS

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:49:24 -0500

Artificial intelligence is permeating all niches of public and private life. Can it enhance decision making and situational awareness in EMS? What does that look like?

Azhar Khan, an associate director who leads the Solutions Specialist and Public Safety Outreach Program Teams for Verizon Frontline, speaks with our host Mike McCabe on the present and future applications of AI in EMS.

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Live From Expo 2024: A Roundtable With NEMSQA: The 2024 Nicholas Rosecrans Award Winner

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:58:57 -0400

The National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA) was honored as this year’s prestigious Nicholas Rosecrans Award winner for their exceptional work on the Lights and Sirens Collaborative. NEMSQA’s initiative has been pivotal in reducing the risks associated with the use of lights and sirens in emergency medical services, improving safety for EMS providers and the public while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Live from the EMS World Expo 2024 exhibit hall floor in Las Vegas, Mike McCabe hosts a roundtable with Mike Taigman, Brooke Burton, Jeff Jarvis, Lynn Artz and Rob Lawrence to learn more about the Nicholas Rosecrans Award and this year’s winner.

Ambulance Fleet Management: Practical Solutions for Emergency Services to Enhance Fleet Performance

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:57:52 -0400

Navigating the complex landscape of ambulance fleet management can be challenging, especially in the face of rising costs and supply chain disruptions. How can EMS agencies optimize their fleet performance while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness?

On this episode of EMS World Podcasts, host Mike McCabe sits down with Kyle Wells, assistant chief of EMS for AtlantiCare, to delve into these critical issues. Together, they explore key obstacles and discuss strategies for implementing a standardized approach to improve fleet performance.

Innovations in Abdominal Bleeding: Dr. Croushorn on the AAJT-S Tourniquet

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:31:27 -0400

The field of hemorrhage control is experiencing rapid advancements, particularly in the area of abdominal bleeding. And on this episode of the EMS World Podcasts, we'll be taking a look at one product in particular—the AAJT-S tourniquet.

Live from the exhibit floor at EMS World Expo 2024, host Mike McCabe is joined by Dr. John Croushorn, an emergency medicine physician in Birmingham, Alabama, to explore this innovative abdominal tourniquet.

Dr. Frank Butler on the Past and Future of Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 23:12:40 -0400

Anyone familiar with tactical medicine knows the name Dr. Frank Butler—Navy SEAL, captain, ophthalmologist, former director of the SEAL biomedical research program, and one of the founders of tactical combat casualty care (TCCC).

Butler’s new book Tell Them Yourself: It's Not Your Day to Die is the extraordinary account of how a small group of world-class trauma experts joined forces with America's best combat medics to rewrite the rule book in battlefield medicine—and then to sell these revolutionary new concepts to a disbelieving medical world.

Mike McCabe gets some time with one of the most distinguished, decorated and influential medical minds in TCCC to discuss challenges and innovations in battlefield medicine and what those lessons can bring to civilian EMS.

Exploring the Dynamics of Dynarex and Its Impact on EMS

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:30:57 -0400

In our newest episode of EMS World Podcasts, host Mike McCabe chats with Dynarex executives John Burns, corporate training and events director, and Kristen Dreyer, product development director, about their company's latest technological advancements as well as their commitment to supporting first responders and the EMS community.

Reflecting on 9/11: A Conversation with First Responders on Evolving for the Future

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:47:36 -0400

As we approach the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we honor the heroes who risked their lives that day and the countless others who have served in the aftermath.

In our newest episode of EMS World Podcasts, host Mike McCabe sits down with former NYPD Commissioner William Bratton, former FDNY Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano, and former FDNY EMS Chief John Peruggia. Together, they reflect on the lessons learned from 9/11, the advancements made in emergency services since then, and the ongoing challenges faced by first responders.

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing EMS-Hospital Communication

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:07:51 -0400

Communication is key to operational success. However, according to podcast host Mike McCabe, "Clear and coordinated communications between field units and receiving hospitals has always been and continues to be a problem."

In our newest episode of EMS World Podcasts, McCabe sits down with Darin Helkowski, Southeast Regional Manager at General Devices, to explore how EMS providers can improve communication and coordination between field units and receiving hospitals and leverage technology to streamline EMS-hospital handoffs.

Data-Driven Research: ‘The Way We Are Going to Progress as a Profession'

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:33:18 -0400

Data-driven research might sound like a dry topic, but according to podcast host Mike McCabe it’s “the way we are going to progress as a profession.”

In our newest episode of EMS World Podcasts, McCabe sits down with Peter Antevy, MD, CEO and founder of Pediatric Emergency Standards and EMS medical director for several Florida agencies, and Charles Coyle, division chief at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, to learn more about why research in EMS matters.

Jason Mitchell on Mission-Critical Communications

Fri, 24 May 2024 10:31:41 -0400

Despite their variety of backgrounds, certifications and areas of expertise, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team galvanizes behind a single mission when disaster strikes. Their first and primary objective is to restore network connectivity amid the worst of conditions so their partners in medical response, law enforcement and emergency operations can do their jobs.

“Verizon Frontline has basically built a 30-year partnership with public safety from the ground up, by meeting their unique and evolving needs,” says Jason Mitchell, Associate Director of the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team. “And we do that by having conversations with them consistently, finding out what's top of their mind, and what keeps them up at night.”

Host Mike McCabe sits down with Mitchell to learn more about this unique team and the critical work they do in damaged communities.

Delivering Optimal Community Paramedicine Services

Mon, 20 May 2024 12:14:16 -0400

Mobile integrated healthcare and community paramedicine continue to evolve daily. And these rapid advancements often lead to questions and confusion.

EMS World’s Mike McCabe sits down with Jeanine Newton-Riner, EdD, MHSA, RRT, EMT-P, CP-C, lead faculty for fire and emergency medical services for Columbia Southern University, to gain some clarity and guidance around getting yourself fully prepared to offer optimal MIH-CP services to your community.

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A Shift in Paradigm: Transforming EMS Ambulances for Better Patient Care

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:58:44 -0400

How do you get the most out of your ambulance fleet while ensuring the highest-quality patient care, especially when funding and resources are stretched thin?

Host Mike McCabe sits down with Matt Hart, division chief of logistics for Washington County Ambulance District in Missouri, to learn success stories from his unique agency and service area.

Brought to you by Demers Ambulances, featuring the all-new eFX Ambulance: a reimagined ambulance with never-before-seen clinical design including revolutionary new FX Action Seats.

Beyond the Sirens: Exploring First Responders' Essential Ambulance Requirements

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:06:45 -0500

Sometimes in EMS, we overlook the importance of a safe and reliable vehicle to transport ourselves and our patients. The ambulance serves as a fast-track transport device, trauma bay, and code room all under one roof and on top of four wheels. Deciding how to outfit your fleet can be a daunting process with significant consequences to patient care and staff performance—not to mention how your service is perceived by the public.

In this episode sponsored by Medix, Mike McCabe sits down with two seasoned EMS leaders—John Smith, CEO of UT Health East Texas EMS, based in Tyler, TX, and Clay Hobbs, COO of Pafford Medical Services, with EMS operations across multiple states and the U.S. Virgin Islands—to discuss models, designs, and features desired by today’s prehospital personnel and the communities they serve.

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Live from Expo 2023: Rob Lawrence on the 35th Anniversary of EMS World Expo

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:32:47 -0500

EMS World Expo celebrated its 35th anniversary in New Orleans in September 2023, and the best and brightest in the profession were there for the festivities as always. But this year had extra tangible energy among the attendees, the presenters and the exhibitors.

EMS World Editorial Advisory Board Member Rob Lawrence has been integral to the continued growth, momentum and prominence of the event through the years. In this interview recorded on the Expo floor, Rob talks with podcast host Mike McCabe about the origins, evolution and future of what he calls “the biggest and the best EMS conference in the country, if not the world.”

Nervous System Resuscitation for First Responders

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:01:43 -0500

A career in EMS is physically, mentally and emotionally taxing—and can place tremendous strain on relationships and health. Are there life habits that can overturn the exhaustion and heal broken consciousness?

In this powerful and hard-hitting episode, Mike McCabe sits down with an EMS captain who shares her candid account of hitting rock bottom—and how you can follow her strategies to come back stronger than ever.

Read the companion article to this podcast at https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/feature-story/nervous-system-resuscitation-first-responders

Cory Davis on the Present and Future of First Responder Communications

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:27:08 -0500

Mike McCabe sits down with Verizon Frontline's vice president of public safety to discuss the significance of recently released survey findings that spotlight the communication needs of first responders. The first installment of our new Executive Interview series brought to you by Verizon Frontline.

Live From Expo 2023: Peter Antevy and Charlie Coyle on the Wall Time Problem

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:59:40 -0400

EMS World Expo 2023 in New Orleans was buzzing with activity, and the “voice of EMS World” Mike McCabe was at the center of the action as usual.

In this episode direct from the exhibit hall floor, McCabe sits down with two esteemed friends—Chief Charlie Coyle and Dr. Peter Antevy from Florida—for a hard-hitting discussion on "wall time" in EMS. What can be done to combat this strain on EMS resources?

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A Shock Heard Round the World: Drs. Woods Curry and Jason McMullan on the Damar Hamlin Resuscitation

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:46:43 -0400

During EMS World Expo 2023 in New Orleans, keynote presenters Drs. B. Woods Curry and Jason McMullan of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine presented “A Shock Heard Round the World: Important Lessons for EMS Providers in the Wake of the Damar Hamlin Resuscitation” to thousands of attendees. The presenters described lessons learned from the high-profile response to an NFL player’s collapse on the field during a Monday Night Football game.

Mike McCabe caught up to Drs. Curry and McMullan later in the day to get their thoughts on the conference, the reaction to their keynote address, and the messages they hoped to convey to their audience.

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Live From Expo 2022: Dr. Matthew Levy on Stop the Bleed

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:21:50 -0400

Leading up to EMS World Expo 2023, we are releasing never-before heard episodes from EMS World Expo 2022 in Orlando. As always, the EMS World podcast team will be busy bringing you the most current conference coverage with key speakers and dignitaries from the 2023 event in New Orleans. If you can’t join us in person, these podcasts are the next best thing to being there!

In this episode from 2022, Mike McCabe sits down with Matthew Levy, DO, MSc, FACEP, FAEMS, NRP, associate professor of emergency medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and president of the Stop the Bleed Coalition, to learn more about this campaign that has made a significant impact in training the civilian population on lifesaving techniques related to exsanguination.

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The 5 Protocol Changes You Are Too Scared to Make

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:22:59 -0400

Palm Beach County (FL) Fire-Rescue is not hesitant to challenge traditional paradigms, push the envelope and put progressive policy changes into action. But data drives the decisions. In this high-speed, cutting-edge conversation with two of his favorite guests—Chief Charlie Coyle and Dr. Peter Antevy—Mike McCabe learns about Palm Beach County’s process for integrating emerging evidence and the top 5 protocol changes you should consider in your agency today.

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Discussing Mental Health from EMS Leaders’ Perspective

Mon, 22 May 2023 13:08:32 -0400

We continue to battle mental health issues in EMS. Is there an angle we aren’t considering? What is the role and responsibility of the manager and the organization in doing the right thing for their staff providers?

Aaron Rhone and Duane Nieves are long-tenured leaders in EMS in Pennsylvania. Rhone and Nieves share the leaders’ perspective on mental health in our industry with host Mike McCabe.

Sponsored by Columbia Southern University.

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Demystifying Ambulance Remounts: A Key Solution to the Vehicle Crisis

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:58:32 -0400

The shortage of new ambulances being produced continues to pose a challenge for EMS agencies nationwide. One option that isn’t new but has been getting renewed attention is ambulance remounts. What exactly does this entail?

Mark Van Arnam is president of REV Group and oversees the Horton, AEV, Leader, Wheeled Coach, and Road Rescue lines. Here he speaks with Mike McCabe to demystify the remount process and describe how it can help your service keep its fleet going in challenging times.

Violence Against EMS Responders: Is Self-Defense a Viable Strategy?

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:04:24 -0400

Historically, EMS has not been subjected to the levels of violence perpetrated on other first responders such as law enforcement officers. But that’s changing. Attacks and assaults against EMS providers are climbing to alarming levels. What can be done to mitigate the risk? Verbal de-escalation doesn't always work. Is it time to start considering self-defense as a viable strategy?

Mathew Giachetti is president of LifeForce USA, a comprehensive training academy that provides a full range of EMS skills and instructor certifications, including self-defense training for first responders. Host Mike McCabe talks with Giachetti about today’s dangerous culture and the controversial subject of self-defense training for EMS personnel.

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EMS Indictments, Terminations, and the Need for Culture Change

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:33:41 -0500

In the last month, five EMS providers have been terminated and two of them were charged with murder as a result of treatment provided to patients. EMS is under the microscope and significant changes are coming.

In this sobering yet essential podcast, host Mike McCabe speaks with Peter Antevy, MD, pediatric emergency physician and EMS medical director for several Florida fire-rescue services, and Steve Wirth, founding partner of EMS law firm Page Wolfberg & Wirth, to analyze the ramifications of these cases and the crossroads at which EMS stands.

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Live From Expo 2022: Intravenous Acetaminophen for Pain

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:29:15 -0500

Analgesia has always been a standard component of prehospital care. If you’re in pain, we can take care of it. But times are changing, and so are the mechanisms with which we treat the “5th vital sign.”

in our latest episode of “Live From the Expo Floor” recorded at EMS World Expo 2022 in Orlando, host Mike McCabe sits down with two industry all-stars—Casey Patrick, medical director for Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare in Texas, and Kevin Crocker, chief of quality and process improvement at Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD) EMS—to discuss the varied EMS options for pain management at MCHD and specifically the expanding role of IV APAP.

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Suboxone: The Missing Link in Breaking Opioid Addiction?

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:08:11 -0500

Opioid overdose calls in EMS seem unrelenting. Naloxone can help in resuscitation efforts but it won’t lessen the opioid epidemic without being paired with long-term treatment options. Enter suboxone, which has the ability to relieve withdrawal symptoms while preventing overdoses.

It’s a safe and effective drug, though many in EMS are still not aware of what it can do or how it’s administered.

David Miramontes, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, NREMT, associate clinical professor at UT Health-San Antonio and medical director for the San Antonio Fire Dept., and Chris Velasquez, MIH manager at San Antonio Fire Dept., talk suboxone with host Mike McCabe in our latest episode of “Live From the Expo Floor” recorded at EMS World Expo 2022 in Orlando.

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Peter Antevy on the Top EMS Research of 2022

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:37:15 -0500

The year 2022 saw significant research updates that should be refining your EMS protocols—working cardiac arrests on scene, whole blood in the field, neuroprotective CPR and much more.

If you missed some of them, don’t worry. In this podcast (which was video-recorded for our inaugural vodcast), Mike McCabe catches up with Peter Antevy to talk over the most important findings of this year.

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Live From Expo 2022: Rob Lawrence on Public Relations in EMS

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:24:42 -0500

Politics, social media and public relations all quietly play a crucial role in EMS. When it comes to cultivating your public image, if you’re not at the table, you are on the menu.

Rob Lawrence has decades of experience in civilian and military EMS and currently serves as director of strategic implementation at Pro EMS and Prodigy EMS, as well as executive director of the California Ambulance Association. In the newest “Live from Expo” episode recorded at EMS World Expo 2022 in Orlando, Lawrence shares his wisdom on publicity and promotion with host Mike McCabe.

Crippling Long-Term Effect of a National Ambulance Shortage

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:31:14 -0400

“It’s a supply chain issue.” You hear it everywhere, in all sectors of service, and EMS is no exception. We are in the midst of an ambulance procurement crisis and it’s not likely to improve anytime soon. Are there steps you can take to minimize the disruption?

In the newest “Live From Expo” episode recorded at EMS World Expo 2022 in Orlando, EMS veteran and retired EMS chief Brian LaCroix, who currently serves as vice president and chief operations officer at Cambridge Consulting Group, sits down with Mike McCabe to examine steps you can take to minimize the disruption to your fleet.

Sponsored by Medix Ambulances.

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Live From Expo 2022: Leading from the Front: Southern Florida’s Whole Blood Program

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:24:46 -0400

Podcast host Mike McCabe caught up with EMS all-stars from all areas and specialties on the exhibit hall floor during EMS World Expo 2022 in Orlando. We bring you these critical conversations in our newest “Live From Expo” podcast series.

In this episode, McCabe sits down with a roundtable of experts on whole blood in EMS to talk about what’s going on in South Florida: Charlie Coyle, EMS division chief for Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue; Heath Clark, chief of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire-Rescue EMS division, and Mark Piehl, medical director for WakeMed Mobile Critical Care in North Carolina and founder of 410 Medical.

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’One for the Road’—A New Series from Hartwell and EMS World

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:20:43 -0400

A new video series titled “One for the Road” will soon begin rolling out on EMS World’s website. Sponsored by Hartwell, these short educational videos will take on a wide range of topics in the prehospital ecosystem and provide simple, practical tips you can take with you on your next shift.

Firefighter-paramedic Steve Whitehead hosts the videos and discusses the new series and what it will accomplish with EMS World’s podcast host Mike McCabe.

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An Industry in Peril—Where Does EMS Go From Here?

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:34:47 -0400

"It's not rock bottom, but we're on the ropes," warns Dan Gerard, MS, RN, NRP, president of the International Association of EMS Chiefs, about the current struggles plaguing the EMS industry. The COVID-19 pandemic "took the brakes off," Gerard says, and the next 2–5 years will be essential to determining our future.

Hear more about this critical topic as Gerard speaks with host Mike McCabe in our latest EMS World Podcast.

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‘We Are Literally Killing Ourselves’: The Mental Stressors of EMS Work

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:55:10 -0400

Emotional well-being and the damaging effects of cumulative mental stressors on first responders are coming into focus now more than ever, given recent events. CDC data shows that a first responder dies by suicide every four days in the United States. “We are literally killing ourselves,” says James Boomhower, a critical care transport paramedic, peer support coordinator and fierce advocate for the mental well-being of prehospital providers.

Boomhower confronts the difficult questions and separates the lip service from actionable strategies with host Mike McCabe in our newest EMS World Podcast.

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FirstNet Part 2: Comms of the Future

Wed, 18 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

What does the future of FirstNet hold? Imagine intriguing advances like high-powered extended-range equipment and the integration of LTE and LMR. FirstNet's Tommy Smith and the FirstNet Authority's Gary McCarraher talk about some of what's coming in Part 2 of their podcast series with host Mike McCabe. Find the first part here.

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An EMS Approach to Community Risk Reduction

Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

What is community risk reduction, how can EMS providers become involved in it, and what should they understand about education to do so? These are big questions, but the answers can lead us toward safer and healthier communities. In our latest EMS World original podcast, host Mike McCabe explores with Columbia Southern University's Aaron Rhone, PhD, MPA. Sponsored by CSU.

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The Extra Mile: Lenco Gets Lifesaving Care Where It’s Needed

Tue, 03 May 2022 11:28:06 -0400

Responders who have answered large-scale acts of violence may be familiar with Lenco's BearCat tactical armored vehicle for military and law enforcement operations. For a more medical slant on such situations, the company also offers the the BearCat Medevac, also known as the MedCat, to meet the combined requirements of SWAT and tactical EMS teams. In this new podcast host Mike McCabe gets a primer from Lenco's Jim Massery.

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A Cleaner Patient Compartment

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:21:59 -0400

Deadly fires helped lead to fire codes. Drug tampering led to sealed bottles. What new safeguards will the long tail of COVID-19 bring? One possible answer is increased attention to cleaning and disinfecting EMS work environments, such as the backs of ambulances. In this new podcast host Mike McCabe and guest Sean Fay, national emergency response director at Halosil International, explore keeping our spaces sterile. Sponsored by Halosil International.

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A User’s Guide to FirstNet

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:24:45 -0400

American emergency services are now closer than ever to full communications interoperability thanks to FirstNet, the nationwide broadband wireless network conceived a decade ago and operational since 2017. In this new podcast host Mike McCabe speaks with FirstNet's Tommy Smith and the FirstNet Authority's Gary McCarraher about the network and its growing range of capabilities.

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Telehealth and Telemedicine: What the Future Will Hold

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:33:31 -0500

It's been more than 15 years since General Devices' initial demonstration of streaming live video from the back of an ambulance to EMS physicians at the Gathering of Eagles conference. Telehealth and telemedicine have come a long way since, yet still pose enormous untapped potential. In this latest podcast host Mike McCabe talks to GD's Curt Bashford about the past, present, and future of this care platform. Sponsored by General Devices.

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EMS and the PD: Optimize the Interface

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:48:21 -0500

With EMS facing personnel shortages, units going out of service, and climbing response times, the ability of our law enforcement partners to absorb key segments of the medical mission is more important than ever. How can EMS and their PDs work together and help each other most optimally? Building on February's cover report, "Making the Most of Police Partners," host Mike McCabe and emergency physician and police veteran David McArdle, MD, FACEP, explore the interface between medicine and law in the field. Read the associated article here.

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Interoperability: The Struggle Is Real

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:52:53 -0500

Interoperability: Everyone says they want it, yet true interconnectedness among agencies and providers remains elusive. What's really preventing it? In this third podcast in a series sponsored by Verizon, host Mike McCabe speaks with Tony Dolezal, ENP, who leads the company's National Public Safety Strategy and Business Development Group, about the challenges of getting full interoperable capabilities into the hands of EMS personnel.

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Helping Hands for the Heart

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:33:42 -0500

Bystanders often play a key role in successful outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, and among our jobs is raising their awareness and reducing their fear so they can act when needed. In this special EMS World original podcast, cardiac arrest survivor Mike Papale, community relations manager for Defibtech, discusses progress, challenges, and measures we can take to educate and empower lay responders in cases of SCA. Sponsored by Defibtech.

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Inside the Bronx High-Rise Fire

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:24:55 -0500

The January 9 high-rise fire at the Twin Parks North West Site 4 apartment complex in the Bronx killed 17 people, including eight children, and produced 32 critical patients among the 64 hurt. FDNY Deputy Chief Farooq Muhammad was among the first emergency personnel on scene and commanded the response's medical branch.

In the latest EMS World original podcast, Muhammad reviews the harrowing experience—the deadliest fire in New York City in three decades—with host Mike McCabe.

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’These Things We Do, That Others May Live’

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 09:45:53 -0500

As a former Air Force special operations pararescueman who completed a fellowship as an EMS physician and is about to embark on a second board certification in critical care medicine, Michael Lauria cannot be branded an underachiever. Yet attending college and leaving his Connecticut hometown was never in his plans.

To hear him tell it, “Life leads you in very interesting ways.”

Lauria sits down with host Mike McCabe to discuss the parallels between his military service and his present-day passion of advancing EMS as a physician.

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Event Medicine: Plan for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:25:33 -0500

Concerts and mass gatherings are reemerging, but in light of recent tragedies, the planning process for these events has evolved. In this episode Andrew Caruso, president of 503 Safety Consultants and safety officer for the New Jersey EMS Task Force, speaks with EMS World Podcasts host Mike McCabe about how event medicine has changed and how a more comprehensive and integrative planning process is necessary to be fully prepared.

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Live From the Expo Floor #12: Improving Provider Safety

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500

Safety in EMS encompasses threats both familiar (needlesticks, lifting injuries) and new (COVID, increasing assaults). Together they're making things really dangerous out there. In the final episode of our "Live From the Expo Floor" podcast series from EMS World Expo 2021, host Mike McCabe talks with Nick Adams, operations chief and head of health and safety for Georgia's Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services, about the big threats and how to mitigate them.

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Critical Comms in Times of Trouble: The Verizon Response Team, Part 2

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:17:00 -0500

It's easy to take your wireless communications for granted. But when disaster strikes, your comms may fail when you need them most. In the second part of this special two-part podcast, host Mike McCabe speaks with Curtis Mentz, head of the Verizon Response Team, about how his group has helped sustain health and safety operations over the past two challenging years.

Find Part 1 here. Sponsored by Verizon.

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Critical Comms in Times of Trouble: The Verizon Response Team, Part 1

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:14:38 -0500

It's easy to take your wireless communications for granted. But when disaster strikes, your comms may fail when you need them most. In Part 1 of this special two-part podcast, host Mike McCabe speaks with Curtis Mentz, head of the Verizon Response Team, about his squad's capabilities and company's commitment to sustaining mission-critical communications in times of trouble.

Find Part 2 here. Sponsored by Verizon.

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Live From the Expo Floor #11: Better Pay

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500

EMS salaries: We all know they're too low. Why is that, and, more important, how can we improve them? In the 11th episode of our "Live From the Expo Floor" podcast series from EMS World Expo 2021, host Mike McCabe talks with Brian LaCroix, FACEP, NRP (ret.), cofounder and CEO of Cambridge Consulting Group and former chief at Allina Health EMS in Minnesota, about living wages in EMS and how to get there.

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Live From the Expo Floor #10: Online vs. In-Person Education

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Virtual learning has taken over our lives—and not all of it's good. If it's here to stay, how can we improve it? In the 10th episode of our "Live From the Expo Floor" podcast series from EMS World Expo 2021, host Mike McCabe talks with veteran EMS educator Bob Matoba about the challenges of educating EMTs and paramedics today.

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Live From the Expo Floor #9: Tradition vs. Progress

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Tradition has always been important in the emergency services, but sustaining EMS into the future requires progression away from models of the past. In the ninth installment of our "Live From the Expo Floor" podcast series from EMS World Expo 2021, host Mike McCabe talks with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Division Chief Charles Coyle about some of the new directions EMS has to embrace.

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Live From the Expo Floor #8: The Future of Critical Care Transport

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

What is critical care transport? It depends on whom you ask. In the eighth installment of our "Live From the Expo Floor" podcast series from EMS World Expo 2021, host Mike McCabe talks with critical care expert Kevin Collopy, clinical outcomes and compliance manager for New Hanover Regional Medical Center's AirLink/VitaLink program, about the need for standardization and defining the capabilities of this advanced level of care and transport.

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Live From the Expo Floor #7: Neuroprotective CPR

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

With a combination of EMS therapies that includes active compression-decompression CPR, use of an impedance threshold device, and controlled sequential elevation of the head and thorax, we may finally stand poised for a breakthrough in cardiac arrest survival outcomes. In the seventh installment of our "Live From the Expo Floor" podcast series from EMS World Expo 2021, host Mike McCabe talks with resuscitation pioneer Keith Lurie, MD, about head-up CPR and other key components of the needed care bundle.

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Live From the Expo Floor #6: Prehospital Blood

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:19:26 -0400

It's a concept with a long military history that's been forgotten in modern prehospital care: whole blood for trauma patients at the point of injury--and for EMS that means the field. In this sixth installment of our "Live From the Expo Floor" podcast series from EMS World Expo in Atlanta, host Mike McCabe talks with C.J. Winckler, MD, LP, deputy medical director for the San Antonio Fire Department, about his system's embrace of the concept.

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Live From the Expo Floor #5: Effective Simulation

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:34:28 -0400

Why is the practice of simulation in healthcare education so clumsy? Perhaps too much focus on the manikins and simulators rather than the complete student experience. In this fifth installment of our "Live From the Expo Floor" series from EMS World Expo in Atlanta, host Mike McCabe talks with healthcare simulation expert Jennifer McCarthy, MAS, NRP, CHSE-A, about how to make it more effective.

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Live From the Expo Floor #4: Paramedicine Beyond EMS

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:47:38 -0400

Where is paramedicine going, and what's next? The growing unsustainability of modern EMS systems has leaders looking at new approaches. In this fourth installment of our "Live From the Expo Floor" series from EMS World Expo in Atlanta, host Mike McCabe talks with Dr. Clayton Kazan, medical director for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, about a broader approach to mobile health and how they're realizing it in Southern California.

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Live From the Expo Floor #3: Paramedic Practitioners

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:21:16 -0400

What is a paramedic practitioner, how does it differ from a regular or even advanced-practice paramedic, and how could it benefit emergency care systems? In this third installment of our "Live From the Expo Floor" series from EMS World Expo in Atlanta, host Mike McCabe talks with Dr. Michael Lauria, an EMS fellow at the University of New Mexico, flight physician, and captain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, about an exciting new professional option.

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Live From the Expo Floor #2: Improve Your Assessment

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:43:38 -0400

On a busy shift, it can be easy to rush your assessment, get sloppy, and miss key components. In this second installment of our "Live From the Expo Floor" series from EMS World Expo in Atlanta, host Mike McCabe talks with Dr. Scott Gilmore, medical director for the St. Louis Fire Department, about tricks of the trade and how to not overlook any essentials.

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Live From the Expo Floor #1: ALS/BLS Integration

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:54:06 -0400

ALS and BLS: They might not overtly feud, but there are times where the relationship doesn't function as smoothly as it could. In this first installment of our "Live From the Expo Floor" series from EMS World Expo in Atlanta, host Mike McCabe talks with Carl Flores, former chief of New Orleans EMS and now burn outreach coordinator for University Medical Center in New Orleans, about how they can integrate more smoothly.

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Is It Time for Body Armor in EMS?

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:40:15 -0400

Fewer cops, more crime, and an increasingly dangerous environment for EMS providers—it's a changed world out there, and being one of the "good guys" won't always protect you. What will? Is it time to make body armor routine for EMS? North American Rescue's David Rice, a longtime medic and law enforcement officer, joins host Mike McCabe to discuss the question in our latest EMS World original podcast.

Special Episode: 9/11:20 Years Later

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:06:59 -0400

It’s hard to believe it's been 20 years since 9/11. Mike McCabe sits down with Josh Hartman, senior vice president at HMP Global, for a candid, unscripted—and cathartic—exchange on what that day meant to two New York City medics who still remember every raw detail. Sponsored by Vector Solutions.

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Communications Interoperability Since 9/11

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:04:44 -0400

One of the worst days in American history, September 11, 2001 revealed some important gaps in our capabilities to respond to major incidents. One of biggest of those was communications interoperability. In this special podcast honoring the 20th anniversary of that terrible day, host Mike McCabe speaks with three key players from the 9/11 response--former FDNY commissioner Salvatore Cassano, former New York Homeland Security Commissioner Jerome Hauer, and former Arlington County (Va.) Fire Chief Edward Plaugher--about that challenge and others, as well as how things have improved in the years since.

Island EMS: Working in Paradise

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:49:17 -0400

Being skilled and self-sufficient is the name of the game when providing EMS and rescue services to an island location 20 minutes off the mainland. Join host Mike McCabe as he discusses this unique and sometimes challenging responsibility of the Upper Captiva Island (Fla.) Fire and Rescue Department with Chief Jason Martin.

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Scene Safety: Changing the Culture Inside the Ambulance

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:34:29 -0400

Scene safety: Why do we continue to struggle? Providers may spend more time inside ambulances than outside of them. Have we been ignoring the realities of vehicle safety?

Mike McCabe hosts a timely and important discussion with James Green, safety engineer for NIOSH, and Cedric Palmisano, deputy chief of New Orleans EMS.

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FDNY's New Model for EDPs

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:51:44 -0400

Psychiatric emergencies are on the rise, and how we approach these calls for service continues to evolve. In this episode EMS World Podcasts host Mike McCabe speaks with FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Fred Villani on an interesting and innovative approach being taken in New York City when responding to calls involving emotionally disturbed persons (EDPs). Learn how one of the largest EMS providers in the country is adapting to changing response environments and working to provide the best care for these vulnerable patients.

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Dispatch vs. Field Crews

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:55:12 -0400

EMS crews and those who dispatch them carry out two of the most high-intensity jobs around—it's only natural there will be moments of tension between the two. But small gestures, communication styles, and a sense of mutual respect go a long way toward keeping the working relationship as efficient and professional as possible. In this podcast Mike McCabe hosts Mike Taigman, Audrey Fraizer, and Jonathan Bassett, coauthors of the EMS World June 2021 cover story, "Partners in Stress."

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EMS World Expo: In Person Again!

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:52:21 -0400

Let's get together, live and in person! EMS World Expo is returning to a live format for its 2021 event, Oct. 4–8 in Atlanta, with lots of new and exciting content. In this episode host Mike McCabe talks with HMP Global VP and EMS World boss Josh Hartman, MBA, NRP, about innovating 2020's COVID-driven virtual show, this year's return to a more traditional format, and all that's awaiting attendees. Register and learn more at www.emsworldexpo.com.

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Return of the Active Shooters

Fri, 21 May 2021 03:00:00 -0400

As we emerge from a year of COVID, the active-shooter threat has returned in a big way—and tactical EMS expert Michael Wright fears things might get worse. In this latest podcast Wright, a veteran of the Milwaukee Fire Department and U.S. Army, speaks with host Mike McCabe about rescue task forces and EMS preparedness for a threat that's demanding attention again. Sponsored by Graham Medical.

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Higher Education Options for EMS

Mon, 17 May 2021 02:05:00 -0400

The need for higher learning to drive our professional recognition and respect continues to grow, but given their hectic schedules, it can be difficult for EMS providers to take advantage of educational opportunities. In this special podcast host Mike McCabe speaks with Columbia Southern University's David Becker about flexible learning options and the role of higher education in EMS. Sponsored by Columbia Southern University.

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Infusion Pumps for EMS

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:38:45 -0400

EMS providers often have uneasy relationships with their infusion pumps. How can they be better? In the latest EMS World podcast, host Mike McCabe speaks with L.J. Relle, a veteran paramedic and clinical consultant for Eitan Medical, about the attributes needed in a pump that's truly EMS-friendly. Sponsored by Eitan Medical.

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MIH: An Unexpected Weapon Against COVID

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:34:59 -0400

Massachusetts' South Shore Hospital launched its mobile integrated healthcare program in early 2020—just in time for the COVID-19 pandemic to arrive. But the new platform quickly proved ideally suited to delivering the care locals needed. This month Dr. William Tollefson, lead author of a January EMS World article on the program, examines its success with host Mike McCabe.

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Nightwatch Returns to New Orleans

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:45:00 -0400

A&E's first responder favorite, Nightwatch, is back in the Big Easy for a new season that premieres March 25. In this special EMS World podcast, New Orleans EMS cast veterans Titus Tero and Holly Sherman join host Mike McCabe to discuss how filming has gone, the challenges of fame, and their role as EMS ambassadors. Share their insights before you catch the show! Sponsored by Braun Ambulances.

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The Road to Safer Transports

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:56:25 -0400

The back of a moving ambulance remains a dangerous place to make your living. But as awareness of the risks grows, progressive departments and manufacturers are taking proactive steps to help protect their patients and crews. In this latest EMS World podcast host Mike McCabe speaks to Horton Emergency Vehicles VP/GM Lance Randolph and Violet Township (Ohio) Fire and EMS Assistant Chief Jim Paxton about their collaboration and attempts to grow and reinforce the EMS safety culture.

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Death Communication: The Forgotten Skill

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:03:15 -0500

Eventually we face the reality that there is absolutely nothing optional about coping with death. EMS providers will never overcome being uncomfortable with the death notification skill as long as we ignore the need for it. Alexandra Jabr, EMT-P, is the creator of Emergency Resilience, LLC and the course “Death Communication for First Responders: How to Deliver Unfortunate News.” In this month's first podcast she speaks with host Mike McCabe about this neglected portion of our training and its impacts. Don't miss the associated print article, “Death Communication—What We've Failed to Teach.”

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COVID-19 and Ambulance Decontamination: The Need for Better Safety Measures in EMS

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:56:21 -0500

The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized safety protocols in prehospital care and opened many eyes to the importance of keeping patients and crews safe from infectious disease transmission. Innovative EMS systems are adopting ICU-level attention to detail in their disinfection protocols for vehicles, equipment, and PPE. Host Mike McCabe sits down with Alexander Isakov, MD, MPH, professor of emergency medicine and executive director of Emory University’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response, to discuss ambulance decontamination practices during day-to-day EMS operations.

Sponsored by Demers Ambulances, Braun Ambulances, and Crestline Coach—three great brands, one great future.

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Ambulance Safety Features That Prevent Crashes: The New Technology

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:37:00 -0500

The new safety measures built into ambulances will positively affect patients, providers and the environment. Listen as Host Mike McCabe interviews safety experts about features like real-time driving coaching that can actually prevent ambulance crashes.

Sponsored by AEV, the American crafted experience.

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NJ EMS Task Force: All Hazards Response

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:14:00 -0500

Michael Bascom, president of the New Jersey EMS Task Force, explains the history, formation and responsibilities of his state's Task Force. Host Mike McCabe interviews Bascom about the group's recent activities such as COVID, Ebola, Superstorm Sandy and the Superbowl.

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The "Grandmother" of Street Medics: Ann Hirschman

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:08:06 -0500

Ann Hirschman is a founding member of the group of healthcare providers known as street medics. She has a rich history of helping patients in various protests and gatherings, including working at Stonewall and Wounded Knee, beginning in the 1960s. Join host Mike McCabe as Ann details the origins of street medics and their training: "Our job is to be where EMS can't." Read the accompanying article here.

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The Coronavirus Vaccine: Myths, Questions & Truths with Ken Scheppke

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:48:59 -0500

The COVID-19 vaccine is here and EMS is on the frontlines of receiving and administering it. Host Mike McCabe interviews Florida's State EMS Medical Director Ken Scheppke, MD, who addresses all of your coronavirus vaccine questions and concerns.

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Answering 911 Calls from Home: How Alexandria Did It

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:24:00 -0500

When the idea of taking 911 calls from home was proposed in 2019, Alexandria Department of Emergency and Customer Communications Supervisor Sally Price said, "Naw, that's never going to work." But when the pandemic hit, Alexandria's PSAP succeeded in having call-takers work from home and hotels to keep them safe. Read the accompanying article here.

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EMS Education from CAPCE's POV: Interview with Jay Scott

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 11:46:00 -0500

CAPCE Executive Director Jay Scott shares his perspective with host Mike McCabe about the changes to, innovations in, and successes of EMS education in the age of COVID-19. Will we ever go back to how we taught before? After all, a record number of EMS providers recertified this year. Read the accompanying article from our Nov. 2020 issue at https://www.emsworld.com/article/1225057/ems-education-age-covid-19

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How We Went Virtual: Behind the Scenes of 2020 EMS World Expo

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 09:58:00 -0500

How does a conference go from in-person to virtual? With a lot of work, no doubt, but that made the 2020 EMS World Expo Virtual a success. Join host Mike McCabe as he interviews Senior Editorial and Program Director Hilary Gates for the story behind putting together this year's conference. More coverage on Expo's success in the November magazine here.

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Long Haulers Syndrome: A Medic Survives COVID-19

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:55:18 -0400

COVID-19 survivor Scott Cohen tells his incredible story about being on a ventilator and losing his father to the disease. Cohen, a retired paramedic from Nassau County, New York, was profiled in this Sept. EMS World story about long haulers. Have you or a loved one survived COVID-19? Check out Survivor Corps for support and information about clinical trials.

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SeniorCare EMS: Helping Patients at Home

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:34:57 -0400

SeniorCare EMS in New York City uses specially trained paramedics to assess patients in their homes, consulting with Mt. Sinai physicians via telemedicine. With expansion to pediatrics, point-of-care lab testing, nurse triage and alternate destinations in their future, SeniorCare looks to more positive patient outcomes. Host Mike McCabe interviews Mordy Lax, CCEMT-P, CIC, community paramedicine program director and training and education manager for SeniorCare EMS. Read the article here.

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