In episode 18 of the Not AFib podcast, host Mark Flauter talks with paramedic Rachel Belcher to explore the often-overlooked topic of "duty-bound grief," a unique form of grief experienced by first responders. Looking into their shared experiences, Rachel discusses how cumulative exposure to traumatic events leads to emotional overwhelm, revealing the intricacies of compartmentalization and its long-term impacts on mental health. Through her advocacy for comprehensive mental wellness education, ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 446
JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Dr. Kate Tataris, EMS director for Chicago EMS System and Chicago Paramedic-in-Charge Chris Powers about cardiac arrest and heart programs.
Feb 19, 2025•26 min•Ep. 445
JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Dr. Christine McGuire-Wolfe, the director of Infection Control for Emergency Responders (ICER) Collaborative and Training Hub. Read more about the program and how you can help by clicking here .
Feb 12, 2025•24 min•Ep. 444
Eric Chase has a conversation with Shane Stephens, the EMS specialist for leadership development with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Stephens talks about how his position and personal experiences help grow collaboration.
Feb 11, 2025•55 min•Ep. 443
Chief Douglas Randell speaks with Dr. Remle Crowe and Dr. Jamie Kennel about following the data in EMS research.
Feb 10, 2025•23 min•Ep. 442
In this special episode of the EMS Handoff Podcast, hosts Bradley Dean and David Blevins are honored to welcome the legendary Dr. Paul Pepe, a trailblazing EMS medical director whose groundbreaking work has shaped the foundation of modern-day EMS. Dr. Pepe’s influence spans decades, and his passion for advancing prehospital medicine continues to inspire generations of EMS professionals. Join us as we take a deep dive into the fascinating history of EMS medical direction, exploring how this criti...
Feb 05, 2025•59 min•Ep. 441
Hennepin EMS in Minnesota is breaking new ground in prehospital care with the introduction of a clinical pharmacist consulting role, designed to tackle complex challenges and foster collaboration between paramedics and pharmacists through hands-on support and cutting-edge research. The clinical pharmacist acts as a bridge between hospital and field operations, ensuring prehospital teams have the support they need to improve patient outcomes. A critical part of the pharmacist’s responsibilities i...
Feb 03, 2025•48 min•Ep. 440
JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Dr. Michael J. Carr about how telemedicine is saving lives in Georgia. Carr, the executive director of Prehospital & Ambulatory Virtual Emergency Services (PAVES) at Emory University, says patients in rural counties now have access to doctors and specialists even before they reach the hospital.
Jan 30, 2025•27 min•Ep. 439
Join hosts Bradley Dean and David Blevins as they sit down with Dr. David Tan to explore the evolving role of medical direction in EMS. Together, they dive deep into the challenges and opportunities shaping EMS systems and the clinicians who drive them forward.
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 438
Dan Burke, EMS safety director for the Center for Patient Safety (CPS), joins the podcast to discuss CPS. We discuss the mission of the CPS and how it's grown in the last 25 years. We also discuss the benefits of joining the CPS and how EMS agencies become better focused on patient safety. Finally, we discuss his time as state EMS director for the District of Columbia and the challenges, and benefits, of guiding EMS in our nation's capital.
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 437
In this episode of The EMS Handoff Podcast, host Bradley Dean welcomes Janet Taylor, a seasoned flight nurse, educator and national EMS speaker, to discuss the seismic shifts in EMS education brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they explore what it means to be a “COVID provider,” the challenges of addressing knowledge gaps in the post-pandemic era, and the importance of going the extra mile to ensure the success of EMS professionals in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. With ...
Jan 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 436
Infection Control Consultant Katherine West explains why Marburg Virus is not as worrisome as some recent media headlines suggest. Watch the presentation on JEMS .
Jan 13, 2025•18 min•Ep. 435
Author, speaker and educator Mongo Allen shares lessons from life with Eric Chase.
Jan 10, 2025•58 min•Ep. 434
Chief Douglas Randell reviews the 2024 legal issues in EMS with Attorney Douglas Wolfberg.
Jan 03, 2025•35 min•Ep. 433
When every second counts in a medical emergency like a stroke, deciding on the right course of treatment can be life-changing. Strokes come in two main types—ischemic and hemorrhagic—each requiring very different treatment approaches. But what if a critical intervention, like lowering blood pressure, could be started right there in the ambulance? Could it improve outcomes for stroke patients before they even reach the hospital? These are some of the pressing questions tackled in the latest episo...
Dec 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 432
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Tom Yahnke joins the podcast to discuss peer support teams. We discuss the importance of peer support teams, the difference between peer support and EAP, and what makes a good peer support team member. We also discuss the life-altering incident he experienced on a fire and how peer support, if available at that time, may have helped him avoid some of the problems he encountered trying to deal with that incident.
Dec 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 431
Eric Chase and Brett Lyle have a conversation to help us prepare our minds for the New Year. Let's share positive, contagious growth and development with accountability.
Dec 18, 2024•41 min•Ep. 430
JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with T. Ryan Mayfield and Andrew Pearson of Hennepin EMS on how the agency is addressing its staffing shortage and empowering its education program. Listen to Part 1 here .
Dec 17, 2024•25 min•Ep. 429
You are dispatched to a pedestrian struck approximately seven blocks away at an off the beaten path intersection. You hop in the rig look over to your partner and voice your satisfaction with tonight‘s dinner choice. They nod in agreement and also highlight the fact you both were able to finish uninterrupted. It’s an uneventful response and you arrive on scene to find what appears to be a male lying in the roadway. There is a minivan next to the patient with the headlights shining over where the...
Dec 06, 2024•6 min•Ep. 428
EMS P.O.D. host Doug Randell discusses the EMS Commission in Indiana, the gubernatorial-appointed group that advises EMS on issues that affect EMS in the State of Indiana.
Dec 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 427
In late September of this year, Hurricane Helene struck the mountains of Western North Carolina, bringing devastating flooding, mudslides and damage to the area. Host John Sammons is joined by Paramedic Garry Pomerleau to talk about his experience during and after the storm as not only a responder, but a resident of the area. You can read his article in JEMS as well .
Nov 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 426
After six doses of epinephrine, it may be too late for the CPR patient. Emergency physicians Dr. Zachary Boivin and Dr. Trent She, both from Connecticut, discussed their recent study entitled "Epinephrine in Cardiac Arrest: Identifying a Potential Limit for Resuscitation."1 This research sought to determine if there is a ceiling to the effective use of Epinephrine during resuscitation. Peter Antevy, MD, who created the Handtevy System, a software-based pediatric resuscitation method and bag syst...
Nov 25, 2024•30 min•Ep. 424
It appears that Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers – Lassa Fever, Ebola and Marburg virus are getting all the press. However, Pertussis (whooping cough) is an area that needs focus. The cases for 2024 are at least four-times higher than in 2023, and many departments have not offered the required Tdap booster to protect healthcare personnel. An additional dose of Tdap was first recommended in 2005 and then again in 2011. Pertussis is not on the radar, and we need to ensure that healthcare providers are pro...
Nov 22, 2024•21 min•Ep. 423
JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Global Medical Response’s Natalie Jobst about training veterans for EMS careers.
Nov 14, 2024•23 min•Ep. 422
Every month, North American Rescue (NAR) hosts a unique event called "Coffee with Veterans and First Responders." This initiative, now in its fifth year, offers a valuable space for local heroes to connect, network and discover new career opportunities. Led by Anna Harris, a veteran and the director of Human Chemistry and Talent at NAR, Coffee with Veterans aims to bridge the gap between veterans and first responders and the civilian job market. With many NAR team members hailing from military a...
Nov 11, 2024•23 min•Ep. 421
Brian Paul, president of Veterans for Life USA, shares his story of addiction, suicidality and how he now serves with hope and understanding through inspiration.
Nov 09, 2024•46 min•Ep. 420
Susan Bailey, director of the Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and president of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) joins the podcast to discuss the association’s role in EMS. We discuss what got her involved in the association and how she ascended to the position of president. We discuss the benefits of being part of the association, the association's advocacy efforts at the federal level, and reimbursement issues for EMS. We also discuss being the di...
Nov 08, 2024•49 min•Ep. 419
Hosts: Bradley Dean and David Blevins Guest: Joe Slattery, BS Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) Overview: In this episode of the EMS Handoff Podcast, Bradley and David welcome Joe Slattery, a dual-certified healthcare simulation expert with over 30 years of experience in EMS. Joe’s extensive background and passion for EMS education, specifically in simulation, shine as he sh...
Nov 07, 2024•57 min•Ep. 418
By Bram Duffee, PhD, EMT-P Qualitative research often remains a mystery to those in medicine who are accustomed to the clear-cut, numerical results of quantitative studies. Yet, when it comes to understanding complex, human-centric issues, qualitative research is indispensable. Take the COVID-19 pandemic, for example—an event where numbers alone cannot fully capture the profound human experiences involved. Unlike quantitative research, which answers yes or no questions or delivers numerical data...
Nov 06, 2024•41 min•Ep. 417
JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Operative IQ President / CEO EJ Aufderheide. Operative IQ is committed to serving first response industries with controlled substance tracking, RFID solutions and Operative IQ Front Line to address the need for faster and better answers for managing operational readiness.
Oct 31, 2024•24 min•Ep. 416
