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ATCEMS Chief Ernie Rodriguez on EMS challenges during crippling Texas winter storm by EMS1 Podcasts

Looking outside the industry for recruitment and retention best practices

In this episode of Inside EMS, Chris and Kelly are joined by Oren Barzilay, FDNY EMS Local 2507 president as the FDNY marks the 25th anniversary of its merger with the emergency medical service of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, to discuss wage discrepancies, educating the public about the work EMS does.

In this edition of EMS One-Stop with Rob Lawrence, our host, Rob Lawrence welcomes guests Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT; immediate past president of the National Association of EMTs, and Gary Ludwig, immediate past president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. They discuss vaccine hesitancy, PPE fatigue and the current legislation involving the provision of treatment in place and the hurdles still to jump.

In this edition of EMS One-Stop, our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by guests Dr. Will Smith and Medical Student Jasmine Rah. Dr. Smith and Rah are the founders of the COVID-19 Literature Surveillance Team (LST) which is reading, grading, decoding and explaining the majority published COVID-19 research that has been published in the last 12 months.

Rob Lawrence joins hosts to celebrate 7 years of 'Inside EMS' by EMS1 Podcasts

MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky and NASEMSO’s Dia Gainor discuss traffic incident management and EMS’s role in multi-agency response after 133 vehicle pileup.

POCUS: Unnecessary or undervalued? by EMS1 Podcasts

Clinical Education Manager Gina Carbino breaks down the transition from EMT to ER nurse by EMS1 Podcasts

MCHD's Sean Simmonds on COVID-19 and life after the pandemic by EMS1 Podcasts

Is it ever acceptable to transport a patient in a fire truck? by EMS1 Podcasts

Proposed SC bill criminalizes some ketamine uses by EMS1 Podcasts

Welcome, 2021: Vaccine status and professionalism in a politically charged environment by EMS1 Podcasts

Medic's side-gig choice prompts discussion on provider pay, benefits by EMS1 Podcasts

Is it time to start arming medics? by EMS1 Podcasts

In this edition of EMS One-Stop, Mike Taigman, improvement guide for FirstWatch, discusses his 5-step wellness checkup and how to look after the welfare of others, as well as coping strategies, including Mike's own journey into meditation.

Nick Nudell explains the working theory behind EMS COVID-19 vaccine guidelines by EMS1 Podcasts

Ambulance transfers: Who should be financially responsible? by EMS1 Podcasts

The word of the week is vaccine, but is it giving EMS leaders a headache already? Host Rob Lawrence discusses the issues with American Ambulance Association HR Consultant, Scott Moore. Rob and Scott discuss the options open to managers to ensure all are vaccinated, while acknowledging the hope that science and understanding will prevail.

Should EMS be a COVID-19 vaccine priority? by EMS1 Podcasts

Deprioritizing epinephrine in the order of interventions

Creating an effective tabletop training exercise for pre-planning MCI response

In this edition of EMS One-Stop, Rob chats with Jason Killens, chief executive of the UK's Welsh Ambulance Service. During the London Bombings, Jason was the deputy director of operations for the London Ambulance Service and played a major part in the command and control of the response to the UK's first multi-site, simultaneous major incident. Jason describes training staff to deal with major incidents, the complexity of response to an 800 casualty incident across four separate locations. He also describes lessons identified and the inquiry that followed.

Epidemiologist Morgan Anderson on how to track your mental health by EMS1 Podcasts

Reimagining Resuscitation - Episode 3: Reproducible results

The key to saving more lives in a mass violence incident: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

What NYC's 911 mental health pilot program means for EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Developing our political EMS response plan: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

What to do about the EMS elephants in the room by EMS1 Podcasts

Reimagining Resuscitation - Episode 2: Quality of lives protected

Reimagining Resuscitation - Episode 2: Quality of lives protected

Reimagining Resuscitation - Episode 2: Quality of lives protected

Challenges for the road ahead, no matter the state of pandemic and politics: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

AHA 2020 guidelines: What providers need to know by EMS1 Podcasts

How will NREMT testing changes impact EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Data is still my favorite four-letter word: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

The psychology behind provider vaccination by EMS1 Podcasts

Reimagining Resuscitation Episode 1: The Rialto ROSC journey - The four acceptable pauses in CPR

Technical Napping: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence by EMS1 Podcasts

The ongoing recruiting and retention crisis by EMS1 Podcasts

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Operation Warp Speed: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence and Matt Zavadsky

Welcome back, Kelly: A first-hand account of Hurricane Laura by EMS1 Podcasts

How Dr. Craig Manifold's EMS advocacy impacted the career field by EMS1 Podcasts

Stand and Deliver: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

This week in EMS: New ET3 start date, COVID-19 vaccine plan and ketamine use by EMS1 Podcasts

EMS Trend Report - How current events will shape the future of EMS: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

Street Medics: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

How 9/11 changed EMS and what the future holds by EMS1 Podcasts

Ketamine administration comes under the spotlight: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

The ketamine debate: How should EMS handle its use? by EMS1 Podcasts

The 'ambulance driver,' road safety and Zoom conferences by EMS1 Podcasts

Imaginary Barriers: How HIPAA promotes bidirectional data exchange: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

Which quality measures will improve EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

What the 2020 EMS Trend Report reveals about the industry by EMS1 Podcasts

Scene safety and responding to civil unrest: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence by EMS1 Podcasts

The transformation of EMS during the pandemic by EMS1 Podcasts

Words of wisdom: Motivational speaker offers inspiration to EMS providers by EMS1 Podcasts

EMS in the news: A 50 year milestone, hazard pay and ambulance safety by EMS1 Podcasts

50 years of prehospital medicine: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence by EMS1 Podcasts

How EMS leaders can combat a toxic work culture by EMS1 Podcasts

EMS 2050: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

The last tone: Exploring your post-EMS career options by EMS1 Podcasts

EMS by the numbers: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

Is EMS a career field or a stepping stone? by EMS1 Podcasts

Keep up the external political pressure for the good of EMS: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

Field professionalism: How to handle a careless coworker by EMS1 Podcasts

Understanding asphyxia: Postional, traumatic or strangulation? by EMS1 Podcasts

Do we have the right stuff? – EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

Tracing a new pathway for EMS workers - EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

How will EMS be perceived after the global pandemic subsides? by EMS1 Podcasts

The future of EMS staffing post-pandemic by EMS1 Podcasts

EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence - Legislative hurdles check hazard pay, PSOB Benefits

Fla. Assistant Chief of Special Ops shares his agency's pandemic response by EMS1 Podcasts

Thank you, EMS providers, for your dedication by EMS1 Podcasts

What does good leadership look like during a pandemic? by EMS1 Podcasts

Key financial packages and operational asks to keep EMS afloat and functioning EMS is a business, like it or not, and the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly highlighted the economics of delivering patient care. The rule of thumb is simple: if we can’t make payroll, then we can’t pay the workforce, potentially leading to furloughs, layoffs and closures.

Inside EMS: Inside EMS celebrates 1M listens by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: The new normal: Living and working during the pandemic by EMS1 Podcasts

How to reduce stress during a pandemic, with Mike Taigman by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Host Kelly Grayson shares his COVID-19 response experience by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Inside the NY COVID-19 surge: An EMT shares his experience on the frontlines by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Are private EMS agencies being forgotten during the pandemic? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Pandemic prep: Hospital coordination, PPE best practices and community paramedicine by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How an EMS medical director prepared for the pandemic by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Using data to make sense of the COVID-19 pandemic by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Overcoming the virus: A paramedic describes his COVID-19 experience by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: The view from inside a New York hospital dealing with COVID-19 by EMS1 Podcasts

Rapid Response: When demand outstrips supply: Decompressing the system by doing the best for the most

Inside EMS: How to prepare your fire-EMS department for a COVID-19 surge by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: The role of community paramedics during COVID-19 by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Utilizing community paramedicine and streamlining operations during COVID-19 by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How state EMS agencies are handling COVID-19 patients by EMS1 Podcasts

Universities and colleges across the U.S. and Canada are closing or limiting access to students and instructors because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to Rob Theriault, a long-time paramedic instructor and educational technology expert, discuss available methods for continuing EMT and paramedic class on this special episode of Inside EMS. Greg Friese, EMS1 editor-in-chief, and a former co-host of the EMSEduCast, asks Theriault about easy to use tools for webcasting, screencasting, quizzes and how to use YouTube.

Inside EMS: Protecting providers during the COVID-19 pandemic by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How EMT 360 introduces students to patients earlier by EMS1 Podcasts

Implementing ET3: EMS One-Stop with Rob Lawrence

COVID Fear - EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

Inside EMS: Chief Marc Bashoor on fire-EMS crossover, Side Alpha podcast by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Rob Lawrence on 'Move Over' laws and the future of EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Arming Medics - EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

Inside EMS: A succession plan for the 'Gene Gandy's of tomorrow' by EMS1 Podcasts

Move Over: EMS One-Stop with Rob Lawrence

HIPAA Violations: EMS One-Stop with Rob Lawrence

Inside EMS: Developing a substance abuse program by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Coronavirus: A great opportunity for EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: The "great debate" of field intubation by EMS1 Podcasts

Coronovirus: EMS One-Stop with Rob Lawrence

Inside EMS: What the FDNY medic partner attack says about toxic EMS culture by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: DKA and sepsis capnography applications by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: EMS in 2019: Which stories stood out from the year? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Goodbye 2019: The EMS highs and lows by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Preventing medication errors in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Making the most of smartphone apps and features on the job by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: All things stroke-related: Diagnosis, treatment and transportation by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Patient assessment includes checking for medical alerts by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Buffalo Wild Wings inhalant response: Making on-scene resource decisions by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: The pervasiveness of social media and its effect on the industry by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How EMS instructors can tip the scale in their students' favor by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Tackling gender inequality in fire, EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Passing the torch of Bryan Fass' legacy by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Is a Medicare buy-in for retired first responders over 50 a good idea? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Honoring the memory of Paramedic Bryan Fass by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Podcast recognition, 9/11 reflection and Batman EMT by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: 'Confessions of an EMS Newbie' reemerges with new style of EMT education by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: The increase of assaults on EMS providers and how its affecting the industry by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Treating and transporting bariatric patients by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Misconceptions about airway management and the industry gold standard by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Keep talking: Don't let EMS provider mental health become a taboo topic by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: What the 2019 EMS Trend Report reveals about the industry by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How to have a successful job interview by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How to cultivate a culture of accountability by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How EMS providers can earn a college degree by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Paramedicine Across Canada Expo, the science of human performance and more by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Passion, creativity have impact on EMS continuing education by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How to determine if a patient has the mental capacity to decline care by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Implementing mental health support into your agency's culture by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Which EMS models will stand the test of time in a changing industry? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Live from Initial Assessment Conference: EMS education and leadership by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How prevalent is PTSD among EMS providers by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Understanding the pediatric patient by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: The impact of the community paramedic by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Tackling sepsis: How to diagnose, treat and manage it by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Understanding the new EMS Scope of Practice Model by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How the new American Paramedic Association focuses on providers by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS celebrates 5 years, 250 episodes by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Pulsara CEO stresses importance of effective documentation, communication by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: What STEMI patients need paramedics to know by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Why EMS providers should be able to calculate MAP by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: NAEMT president outlines agency impacts of ET3 model by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: NAEMSP president discusses impact of ET3 model by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: NAEMT president addresses paramedic education questions by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Is concealed carry a good option for EMS providers? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Tackling the education disparity across national EMS associations by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Building the perfect clinical department by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Medical marijuana: Is it worth the liability for EMS providers? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Does medical marijuana have a place in EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: NAEMT President-elect Matt Zavadsky talks all things EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Should 911 dispatchers be considered first responders? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: The best advice for new EMS workers by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: 3 EMS innovations making our communities safer by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: The importance of national EMS conferences by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: When should EMS professionals report abuse? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Should future paramedics be required to obtain associate degrees? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Examining the most important and current EMS trends by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Mentoring and mental health: What's new in EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: What goes in to organizing an EMS conference? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: National recognition of first responders and humanizing industry personnel by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Mental health stress and signs to look for in partners by EMS1 Podcasts

Does the King Airway system signal the end of intubation skills? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Opioid exposure safety, superglottic airways and other EMS news of the week by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How to transition from the apparatus to a power position by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How to help an emotional partner by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: How much personal liability do individual providers bear? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: What does the 2018 EMS Trend Report tell us about the future of the industry? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Is it time to pull epinephrine from the EMS formulary? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Tackling the quandary of the late-night to call to increase retention by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Should nonviolent, convicted felons be accepted into the EMS field? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Understanding the mindset of a paramedic student by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Did a canceled drug trial strain the relationship between police and EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Why integration of public health and public safety data makes sense by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Should EMS providers be able to diagnose patients? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: The benefits of using CPAP to treat CHF patients by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Is there an optimal age to start your EMS career? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: What it takes to work in the EMS field by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why there are exceptions to every EMS rule by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Is intubation dead in EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The use of medical marijuana by EMS providers by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Is 'Alexa' the future of patient care? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Are EMS providers adequately trained to manage a death scene? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Fixing the disconnect between the field and supervisors by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to approach leadership when an issue arises by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to deal with an unhappy ER nurse or physician by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Learning from the week's top news stories by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to deal with employees who don't get along by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to break bad habits in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to break bad habits in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Acknowledging the #MeToo movement in public safety by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Top communication issues facing EMS, fire and police chiefs by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Discussing the most baffling EMS calls by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to conduct a pain assessment by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The development of airway, intubation skills by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to make 2018 the year you achieve your EMS goals by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: What is the true meaning of leadership? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Counting down the strangest EMS calls of 2017 by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The difference between in-hospital and out-of-hospital DNR's by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to develop into an EMS role model and mentor by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The importance of pharmacology in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to develop a culture of mentorship in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Bringing tactical EMS to initial curricula by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Tips to pass the NREMT exam by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The opioid epidemic and first responder safety by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Who should deliver needed supplies in natural disasters? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How do we prepare our communities for MCIs? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The human side of addiction by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Do national EMS protocols hurt or help our profession? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to take the next step in your EMS career by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: When can an EMS provider disobey an order? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why did you become a caregiver? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Giving volunteer EMTs meaningful incentives by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Educating responders on fentanyl exposure by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: EMS Scope of Practice revisions that will move EMS forward by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why does skill degradation happen in EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The core elements of delivering a patient assessment by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The EMS system of the future by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Opioid epidemic reveals tale of two cities by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why EMS has a problem with continued education by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The value in balancing calls, downtime in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to treat patients in high-traffic areas by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Should EMS response be delayed to determine if an ambulance is needed? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Does EMS need voice-activated technology? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to recognize lazy students, bad instructors by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: What do new EMS providers need to know? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The concept of compassion fatigue in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Is EMS an entry-level job? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why paramedics, EMTs deserve rest breaks by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: ZOLL SUMMIT overview, sneak peek at classes by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Are paramedics capable of making an alternative transport decision? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Celebrating, reflecting on the milestone of 150 episodes by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why confidence is vital for an EMS provider by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Is EMS a career field or a stepping stone? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: FDNY EMT's death grim reminder of workplace violence by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The difference between CPAP and BiPAP by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Do certain EMS uniform colors reduce violence? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How AMR's medical team will help NASCAR drivers by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why EMS providers should treat children as adults by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to work with a challenging partner by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Are EMS providers getting enough sleep? by EMS1 Podcasts

FireRescue1 Editor-in-Chief Rick Markley on inspiring, motivating firefighters by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Advice for new EMTs working 24-hour shifts by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why is it that only bad EMS outcomes drive change? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Challenges of using ketamine in the field by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Impact of 2016 on EMS, looking forward to 2017 by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Upcoming changes to the NREMT standards by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why scene safety needs to be more than an EMS mantra by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why scene safety needs to be more than an EMS mantra by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why EMS should treat opioid exposure as a hazmat scene by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Do we manage our patients' pain correctly in EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How important is developing a culture of safety in EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: 4 tips to be more professional in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Proving the value of mobile integrated healthcare programs by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How can we minimize back injuries in EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to care for geriatric patients by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Top takeaways from EMS World Expo by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: 3 things EMS providers need to know about the warm zone by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The challenges with pediatric education by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Is EMS a career field or a stepping stone for you? by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Tips on having a great EMS career by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Evaluating danger, risk during small acts of terrorism by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: How EMS can provide support for grieving families by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Would you want your kids to have an EMS career? by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: The stigma of mental health in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Volunteering in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to address unprofessionalism in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Dealing with 'difficult' coworkers by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Community paramedicine and the Fire-EMS debacle by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Changing EMS culture by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: EMS on- and off- duty, budget cuts and the drug epidemic by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: The danger of new drugs by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to take care of Autistic patients by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Patient assessment with Kimberly Stanford by EMS1 Podcasts

What EMS can learn from the 2016 EMS Trend Report by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Conversation with double amputee paramedic Noah Filer by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: What 'selfie wars,' Narcan price jump mean for EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Fla. paramedics fired after unconscious patient 'selfie wars' by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: What EMS can learn from the Dallas shooting by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: EMS response, standby at protests and mass gatherings by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: EMS1 Editor-in-Chief discusses the Orlando shooting by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: EMT charged in killing firefighter, Powerball winner's generous gift by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Istanbul airport bombing analysis by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: News topics of the week by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: What the Orlando shooting means to EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Review and Discussion of the Orlando shooting by EMS1 Podcasts

Remembering Richard Beebe, EMS educator/paramedic by EMS1 Podcasts

A love-hate relationship with EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS: Discussion and review of this week's news by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Double amputee becomes paramedic after coming out of a coma by EMS1 Podcasts

New tool and course designed to train EMTs how to treat autistic patients by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Autistic child's mom develops a tool to assist EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Austic child's mom develops tool to assist EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

The husband and sister of Fairfax County Firefighter Nicole Mittendorff spoke exclusively to D.C.-based radio station WTOP about her death and the allegations of bullying.

Inside EMS Podcast: EMS cartoons provide therapeutic, humorous twist by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Lessons learned from online EMS education by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: What to consider when choosing your first EMT job by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: What's the best way to keep EMS employees motivated? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why EMS needs to get back to helping people by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Bullying and workplace harassment in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Learning from our EMS history and pioneers by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Going above and beyond the call in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Why EMS providers should attend EMS conferences by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Bringing mental health issues to the forefront of EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: The benefits of online EMS education by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Is prehospital ultrasound the next big thing in EMS care? by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: A listener's perspective on prehospital ultrasound by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Does EMS rely too heavily on diagnostic tools? by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Should prehospital ultrasound exist in EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to provide the highest quality of patient care by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Why EMS lacks a sense of brotherhood by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Do EMS providers feel comfortable dealing with pediatric patients? by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: What's different about pediatric assessment? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Will halting lights and sirens endanger patient care? by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Is EMS losing the war on drugs? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Should EMS providers be armed with less-lethal tools? by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Is body camera footage the future of EMS education? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Paramedic-turned-author shares pressures of EMS career by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Will Stryker's acquisition of Physio-Control help EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: A paramedic's tales from the streets by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Is there a fix for DC Fire and EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Every first responder should be entitled to LODD benefits by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: A minimum wage for EMS would be great, but it’s not going to work by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Out-of-the-box approaches to reduce response times by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Pros and cons of the flipped classroom model by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How can agencies get maximum reimbursement? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Should EMTs receive better training driving ambulances? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Understanding depression in EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: There's light on the other side by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip 2015 Top News: Medics refuse to assist patients by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip 2015 Top News: EMS assaults and scene safety by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip 2015 Top News: Sudden and unexpected off-duty deaths by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip Best of 2015: AMR acquires Rural/Metro by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Top news and events of 2015 by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip Best of 2015: Dispatchers go above and beyond by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Top 5 news of 2015 by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: How can EMS providers prepare for a leadership position? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Do we immobilize too often? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Processing trauma with art by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Managing EMS stress through art by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Will Uber win mobile integrated health care? by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Why you should join NAEMT by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: We need stiffer punishment for EMS assaults by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: How many times can you shock a shockable rhythm? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: There is no such thing as a safe scene by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: EMTs in the warm zone by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to prepare medics for the warm zone by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: EMS leaders need to do more to keep providers safe by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: AHA CPR guidelines takeaways by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Is BLS care better than ALS care? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Not much new in 2015 CPR guidelines by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Advice for starting your EMS career by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: How to be ready for your first EMS job by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Is it time to arm medics? by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: Is it OK for medics to rely on GPS and not know the streets? by EMS1 Podcasts

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about difficult partners and how to deal with them.

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the week's news and give advice on how to deal with difficult partners

Inside EMS Podcast: The week in news by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: Responders get kilted to fight cancer by EMS1 Podcasts

Inside EMS Podcast: The 70-minute time on task limit by EMS1 Podcasts

Quick Clip: How to handle clinical scenarios in 60 minutes or less by EMS1 Podcasts

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss nutrition with Fit Responder President Bryan Fass

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Fit Responder President Bryan Fass to discuss nutrition.

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson also discuss the story out of Beaufort, S.C., where count employees lost their health benefits

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the pros and cons of stepping over patients

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the ethics of six responders who followed a man’s request to stop CPR on his wife without having DNR paperwork.

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a story about N.C. medics being incentivized to run calls in under 70 minutes

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the benefits if paramedic schools were to start offering programs where students can focus on a specific niche in the EMS field.

From community paramedicine to industrial safety, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson disucss ways paramedics can specialilze in the EMS field

Guest Donny Richard from a mental health facility discusses ways EMS providers can better manage their mental health and when they should seek help

Guest Donny Richard from an intensive outpatient program discusses the triggers that indicate you may be suffering from a mental health issue and should seek help.

Inside EMS: How to drive an ambulance with lights and sirens

Hosts Chris and Kelly respond to a listener from South Dakota who is being teased because her hands were shaking on a critical call

After a gunman opened fire on a movie theater in Louisiana, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson ponder whether tactical medicine should be a part of initial EMS training.

Inside EMS co-host Kelly Grayson provides information from EMS colleagues who were witnesses at the scene, who say the incident appeared to be a case of excited delirium.

Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson advise to “shut your mouth and do your job” rather than engage with a member of the public recording a patient in a public place during a call.

Host Chris Cebollero talks about the toll heroin is taking on a friend’s daughter, and discuss fatal incidents that involved people launching fireworks from their bodies.

EMS educator Bledsoe discusses when is it acceptable to deviate from protocols, and the role of community paramedicine in the future.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss when it’s acceptable to deviate from protocols with Dr. Bryan Bledsoe, an emergency physician, paramedic and EMS educator. Bledsoe says there should be clinical guidelines, and that he’s supportive of doing something that may not be in the protocols, but is well supported by research and medical theory.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk with Dr. Bryan Bledsoe, an emergency physician, paramedic and EMS educator, on how to improve EMS training. Bledsoe explains that “EMS is not linear” and we need to change the initial training for EMS providers.

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson explain how blood pressure relates the bigger-picture of blood circulation throughout the body

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson provide advice on how to get a good blood pressure reading, especially when in the back of an ambulance.

Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss whether an EMT who refused to respond to an infant in cardiac arrest should be held criminally liable for the infant's death.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson go head-to-head with a mock patient handoff report; how do your skills stack up?

In this episode they take the components of a good radio report one step further and discuss the components of a patient handoff at the hospital. Cebollero and Grayson also cover how to deal with a nurse that does not listen to your report, how to handle the same questions from other staff, and why discussing the response to your treatment is important. 

Inside EMS co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson break down the elements of giving a good radio report

In this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson break down the elements of giving a good radio report. They supply a scenario and both present mock reports. See how your own radio skills stack up. In the news, they also discuss a paten given to Google to create a fleet of ambulance drones. The drones would deliver supplies for medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or choking.

Students in Australia discuss a recent mass casualty scenario and the development of a debriefing model for maximum learning after the event.

50 people sickened at a homeless shelter is a reminder that providers never know when they'll find themselves on a multi-patient scene, and there needs to be a process in place to handle such calls.

An ostrich that killed two people in Ark. is a reminder to live life to the fullest

In this week’s Inside EMS podcast, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss an Milwaukee ambulance that was hit by gun fire on the way to a call, and consider whether EMS providers should be equipped with vests and helmets. They also talk about alternatives to 48-hour shifts, and highlight the dangers of working long hours after a recent ambulance crash where Texas medic said he fell asleep behind the wheel. In addition, they discuss a two FDNY EMS providers accused of falsifying a patient care report for a dying man with a DNR order that his wife couldn’t find.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the challenges of driver fatigue. They highlight a recent ambulance crash where a Texas medic fell asleep behind the wheel near the end of a 48-hour shift, and discuss alternatives to EMS providers working long hours.

A teen dying of cancer inspired Kansas paramedics. Fulfilling a young man's dream to become an EMT was a great and lasting gift to EMS leaders, educators, and paramedics.

New EMS1 columnist and volunteerism expert Nancy Magee explains why volunteers are critical to the future of EMS; her answers may surprise you

Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss inappropriate comments made on Facebook in response to a female EMT who hasn't returned to work after being called the "community bicycle" over an open mic by a male lieutenant set to retire.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson revisit their thoughts on cameras in ambulances, and review driver safety after a video of a Hungarian ambulance weaving through traffic.

Learn how this national project launched in October 2014 will improve systems of care through the development of system outcomes, benchmarks, and processes. Now through May 31 is your changes to submit feedback and influence your career field.

What was the process for building outcomes for all the different EMS models in the U.S.? Listen to this clip of Nick Nudell explaining how performance measures are structured.

Do response times make a quality difference for patient care? Listen to this four minute clip and give us your opinion.

In this weeks episode of Inside EMS Chris and Kelly discuss the Texas ENA's opposition to a house and senate bill looking to increase the scope of paramedics by allowing them to practice their clinical skills in the ER under the direct supervision of a physician. They are joined by guest Matthew Witt, for a discussion that covers what Texas EMS is doing to address this opposition.

Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson recall what they were doing when they heard about the incident 20 years ago, and how it relates to terrorism today.

Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss whether EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Greg Friese's suggestions about Uber providing community health services are actually feasible.

The discussion focuses on whether EMS volunteers need the same training as EMTs, and if it makes sense to a separate certification for volunteers.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss ways to recruit volunteer EMS providers.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate whether benzodiazepines are the best treatment options, and discuss dosage.

A lawsuit filed by a patient injured when EMTs carried her to the ambulance sparks a discussion on if and when it’s acceptable for EMS providers to not use a stretcher.

FTOs should not only bridge the gap between the classroom and the street, but pass on agency culture to new hires, and serve as mentors in the department.

FTOs are the gatekeeper to EMS and can determine if a new employee will sink or swim; how detailed is your department’s program for new hires?

Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the potential of upgraded dispatch technology that incorporates data including text messaging, photos and videos.

Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson highlight the importance of peer support in light of an investigation into the death of a 24-year-old Pa. firefighter and EMT found dead in her car.

Co-host Kelly Grayson and EMS1 columnist and show guest Bob Sullivan debate a BLS vs. ALS system

Co-host Kelly Grayson and EMS1 columnist and guest Bob Sullivan debate a BLS vs. ALS system

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the advantages of a tiered response system where the bulk of EMS providers are basic EMTs.

Do you know the story about the patient with mid-face trauma who wound up with a nasal endotracheal tube coiled up in his cranial vault?

Guest Kip Tietsort explores the importance of training EMS providers to use critical thinking skills to handle a violent patient situation

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson hope an investigation sheds more light on an EMT accused of leaving a patient and going to sit in the ambulance.

Host Kelly Grayson talks about his personal struggles with mental health issues, and discusses with host Chris Cebollero the need for more agency resources.

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Host Chris Cebollero says his five-year plan for Christian Hospital EMS is to revert back to an all-BLS system

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the advantages of a tiered response system where the bulk of EMS providers are basic EMTs.

EMS1 columnist and nutrition expert Bryan Fass joined hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson to explain the importance of portion control in EMS, and provide tips to make better food choices while on the job.

Guest Bryan Fass talks about the importance of portion control when it comes to eating healthier in EMS

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the importance of keeping complete and accurate records

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a threat by an Ariz. ambulance company to go on strike over pension pay

Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson consider criteria for activating lights and sirens, and ponder whether the new show “Nightwatch” is an accurate depiction of EMS.

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Is EMS becoming too technical when it comes to patient care?

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson answered calls from listeners in the first live show, and spoke with guests about the future of EMS education and treating pediatric patients

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss keeping providers and patients healthy this flu season, and remind us that they’ll be taking calls for a live podcast on Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. CST

Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the effect Sandy Hook still has on responders two years later, and announce a live podcast on Fri, Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. CST; callers welcome!

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson showcase a podcast recorded on the floor at the 2014 EMS World Expo in Nashville, Tenn.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a religious freedom bill in Michigan that, if passed, could allow EMTs to refuse treatment based on religious beliefs

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate whether a NYC police officer should have been cleared in a videotaped chokehold death of an unarmed man, and welcome Greg Friese as the new EMS1 Editor-in-Chief.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the challenges of recruiting and training volunteer EMTs, and their importance to the industry.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the draft CAAS ground ambulance standards open for public comment, and the effect Ferguson is having on local responders

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the need for more resources to help paramedics deal with mental health issues.

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Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the importance of the Code Green Campaign, which raises awareness about responder suicides and mental health issues

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Lt. Duckworth and Chief Wylie said fires involving a McMansion present unique tactical challenges and that pre-planning is always the answer.

The first priority for any crewmember is patient care, then professionalism and portraying a positive image in the public.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss ways EMTs can get the most out of attending a trade show, and how agencies can better keep equipment safe from thieves.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss how easy it is to steal items like uniforms and ID cards, and why EMS has gotten complacent when it comes to keeping equipment safe.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson take the debate of cameras in ambulances further, digging into problems with unnecessary oversight, and practical uses in telemedicine.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the pros and cons of putting cameras the back of rigs, and debate if it makes sense to put more BLS providers on the street while scaling back ALS for calls that better match their skills.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate if it makes sense to put more BLS providers on the street while scaling back ALS for calls that better match their skills.

Here are some tactics to help diffuse this situation.

The average tenure for a fire chief in the United States is five years. Chief Wylie begs the question: If that's the case, who in their right mind would put in for that position?

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the importance of putting the patient first, how to handle the Ebola outbreak, and why EMS providers should have more respect for narcotics.

Host Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the spread of the virus, and the panic it’s causing among EMS agencies and the general public.

In cases where narcotics are tampered with, our hosts remind us that medical directors put their DEA license on the line.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Dr. Peter Antevy, who discusses the importance of confidence when treating pediatric patients.

Chief Rob Wylie and Lt. Rom Duckworth talk about seven simple steps to secure vehicles with electricity and also dig into how to prepare for a promotion.

Hosts Chris and Kelly are joined by Dr. Peter Antevy, who discusses reasons for treating pediatric patients on-scene rather than rapidly transporting during a cardiac arrest.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss whether teenagers are psychologically and emotionally equipped to work as EMTs.

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Chief Rob Wylie and Lt. Rom Duckworth recommended leaders check their policies and procedures in case a similar incident were to happen in their department.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson sit down with a medic who says he has the secret to being financially happy on an average EMS paycheck.

Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie talk about why responders are administering Narcan. They also dig into the safety issues behind firefighter layoffs.

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Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson seek clarity on best practices for treating anaphylaxis patients after Chicago’s Food Allergy Research and Education Summit

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson respond to Steve Whitehead’s column that suggests it might be inappropriate to transport a dying patient to the hospital.

Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie dig into the report that offered over 200 recommendations after a Houston hotel fire claimed four firefighters' lives.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a promising new drug to combat heart failure, the need for more emphasis on current research for EMS students, and why EMS needs to start doing its own medical research.

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Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss how a drug to combat heart failure highlights the need to place emphasis on current research for EMS students

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss why EMS needs to start doing its own medical research on issues important to the industry.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss what the Rural/Metro layoffs in Indiana mean for the rest of EMS, and whether it's time to put an end to 24-hour shifts. They also talk finance, focusing on an Mo. petition to halt ambulance billing outsourcing, and a Va. county program to cover ambulance ride co-pays.

This segment tackles the pros and cons of working 24-hour shifts in EMS, including the link between fatigue and medical errors, and discusses whether the industry should put an end to them.

Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie discuss lessons learned from the Ferguson, Mo. shooting. They also talk about four Ky. firefighters getting shocked while helping college students participate in an ice bucket challenge.

Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the story about medics who were cleared of wrongdoing for not transporting a gunshot wound victim, and Rural/Metro's plans to close operations in 30 Ind. communities. In The Clinical Issue they debate a study where cardiac patients will be given a placebo by paramedics, and guest Bryan Fass talks about his new Fit Responder app.

In this week’s Inside EMS podcast quick clip, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a study that looks at whether epinephrine really works.

Hosts Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie discuss the age-old battle of cops versus firefighters. They also talk about guidelines for off-duty response in their frontline tactical tips segment.

Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie broadcast live from FRI 2014, including attendees in the discussion to find out what they hope to get from the convention.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss why EMS should take depression seriously, and talk about how to keep EMS personnel safe and motivated in light of a recent officer-involved shooting in Ferguson, Mo.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about why quality assurance needs a new and improved process in EMS.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson take a look at depression and how it affects those in the EMS field in light of Robin Williams' apparent suicide.

Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie discuss a recent story about fire officials planning to discipline firefighters who aren't exercising enough on the job. They also talk about nepotism and perceived conflicts of interest in the fire service.

In this week's Inside EMS podcast quick clip, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss what would happen if paramedics and EMTs were allowed to carry guns on duty.

In this week's Inside EMS podcast quick listen, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the startling trend of violence toward paramedics and EMTs.

Chris and Kelly discuss what would happen if paramedics and EMTs were allowed to carry guns on duty. They also interview Ray Barishansky, Connecticut's EMS Director, on what the EMS leader of tomorrow looks like.

Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie explain how fire service leaders can develop a culture of safety and the importance of ladder operations.

Chris and Kelly talk about the lack of funding for a community paramedicine program in Corpus Christi, Texas. They also interview Jim Bonoyer, field supervisor with Escambia County EMS in Pensacola (Fla.), about how their department dealt with a jail mass casualty incident.

Chris and Kelly discuss the recent story about medics being placed on modified duty after a fatal arrest. They also talk about the challenges between the EMS field and dispatch and how to fix that relationship.

Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie talk about fire hydrant operations in their frontline tactical tips segment. Their leadership lessons segment explains how to manage fire department morale.

Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie discuss recent stories of firefighters giving back to their communities and going above and beyond the call. They also talk about how NFPA committees work in their frontline tactical tips segment.

Chris and Kelly discuss a recent announcement by Creighton (Neb.) University offering a paramedic bridge program that's awarding certain allied health care professionals to achieve their paramedic certification in two weeks. They also interview Dan Limmer, president of Limmer Creative, about the future of EMS education.

Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie discuss the policy in Reno, Nev. that allows firefighters to show up to work with drugs and alcohol in their system. They interview Kyle David Bates, founder and chairman of The First Few Moments.

Chris and Kelly debate how important an EMTs personal appearance is in their clinical issue segment. They also interview paramedic Roger Morgan about the development of the American College of Paramedicine.