This episode of Inside EMS is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com. In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the challenges we are having with recruiting and retaining good EMS providers. Kelly offers tips for getting the very best out of the new workforce. The duo focus on the importance of having a normal onboardin...
Mar 11, 2022•20 min•Ep. 535
In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss traumatic brain injuries, following the recent revelations surrounding the death of comedian Bob Saget. Our co-hosts discuss what providers need to know about TBIs, as well as how to treat and manage patients with suspected head injuries....
Mar 04, 2022•27 min•Ep. 534
This episode of EMS One-Stop is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com . In this edition of EMS One-Stop , Rob Lawrence welcomes Tony O’Brien (Boston EMS), treasurer of the National EMS Memorial Foundation and Tim Perkins (VA Office of EMS), board member of the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride . Tony identifies a timetable and the progress towards establishing ...
Mar 03, 2022•32 min•Ep. 533
In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Maria Beermann-Foat to discuss her recent article, "The first 90 days: 12 strategies for laying a foundation for a rewarding career while onboarding new employees," part of EMS1's special coverage package, "Year one: Creating a career path for new EMTs." The conversation covers Beermann-Foat's 12 strategies, as well as tips for how to make the best impression possible on new employees over the first 90 days ...
Feb 28, 2022•30 min•Ep. 525
In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the most interesting industry news of the week. First, our co-hosts discuss a story about the creation of an EMS council attempting to pool resources to develop a mult-state EMS solution. "Good on these states for trying something new and trying to get it done," Cebollero said. "We need role models because there are going to be other states and other counties that need to look at this type of model to sustain for ...
Feb 25, 2022•26 min•Ep. 532
In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the importance of the 2022 EMS Trend Report and how every voice in EMS matters as to the future of our field. "It is our responsibility to leave the profession better than we found it," Cebollero said. The conversation then transitions to retirement and how EMS professionals can take advantage of the retirement benefits at every agency they work. Finally, our co-hosts discuss a recent position paper released by 13...
Feb 18, 2022•27 min•Ep. 531
In this edition of EMS One-Stop , Rob Lawrence chats with NAEMT President, Bruce Evans about the upcoming virtual EMS on the Hill Day . The online event, which consists of virtual meetings with members of congress, spans the week of April 4-8 with groups organized by state and scheduled into Zoom meetings. Rob and Bruce discuss the NAEMT legislative agenda and the requests that attendees will be asked to make in their meetings. Bruce also discusses the collaboration taking place between a number...
Feb 14, 2022•46 min•Ep. 530
In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the launch of the EMS Trend Survey 2022 , which will provide the data for the 7th annual EMS Trend Report . During the conversation, the hosts emphasize the importance of field providers participating in the survey . "This is their opportunity to have their voices heard," Cebollero said. Grayson echoed his sentiment. "This is a chance to take stewardship of our profession," he said. The pair also discuss Grayson's...
Feb 11, 2022•22 min•Ep. 529
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Dr. Adam Saltman, chief marketing officer for Eko Health. The discussion centers on tips and best practices for accurately using a stethoscope to listen to heart tones and lung sounds. According to Dr. Saltman, data gleaned from stethoscopes help ...
Feb 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 528
This episode of EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com. On Jan. 29, 2022, FirstWatch took an exceptional step in issuing a cyberattack warning as cyber and ransomware attacks in the U.S. were peaking. FirstWatch’s systems identified public safety infrastructure and sites were included in this round of direct attacks. In this r...
Feb 02, 2022•31 min•Ep. 527
In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Reuben Farnsworth, clinical/operational coordinator for Delta County Ambulance District and EMS1 columnist, to discuss his latest article, "Do we really need degrees in EMS?" "Bettering yourself and having those letters behind your name gives you a little confidence, gives you a little bit more opportunity to grow, gives you a bit more focus," Cebollero said of pursuing an undergraduate program. What are you...
Jan 28, 2022•22 min•Ep. 526
In this episode, Lexipol Editorial Director, Greg Friese, MS, NRP, joins cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson to kick off the eighth year of tackling the hot topics in the Inside EMS podcast . Friese offers some insight into what EMS1 will be focusing on in the year ahead, from physical, mental and emotional safety and wellness, to continuing to provide timely, accurate, relevant and actionable information relevant to topics like COVID-19, clinical recommendations and legal issues. The conv...
Jan 14, 2022•26 min•Ep. 524
This episode of EMS One Stop is sponsored by Blink; the mobile app helping EMS providers to better communicate with their field staff. Learn more about how Blink's two-way communications features are helping to reduce first responder turnover at www.joinblink.com . Communicating is the subject of this edition of the EMS One-Stop podcast. Host Rob Lawrence welcomes UK-based George Monk, from Blink, and Ron Quaranto, a board member of the American Ambulance Association and co-chair of the AAA Work...
Jan 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 523
This is a special edition of the Inside EMS Podcast – enjoy a crossover post from Chris Cebollero's Ultimate Leadership Podcast . In this episode, Cebollero is joined by speaker, author and coach Bo Brabo. Bo stops by to share his leadership expertise regarding the importance of after-action reviews and how they are essential for the growth of a team and organization. He discusses how best to cultivate a value-based organization and the keys to use those values to inspire and motivate the workfo...
Jan 05, 2022•28 min•Ep. 522
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In the final episode of Inside EMS for the 2021 season, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson count down the top five stories that generated the most debate and buzz by readers this year. Did you miss any of these high-engagment articles? Listen to the podcast and read for more. Okla. FF disciplined for transporting burned child ...
Dec 27, 2021•27 min•Ep. 521
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this week's episode of Inside EMS , Kelly Grayson is joined by guest host Rob Lawrence . The subject of the week is trauma, and Rob and Kelly discuss the origins and meaning of the Trimodal Distribution of Death and the advances in trauma treatment. Kelly then answers the key trauma treatment question of fluids versus pressors ....
Dec 22, 2021•29 min•Ep. 520
This episode of EMS One Stop is sponsored by Blink; the mobile app helping EMS providers to better communicate with their field staff. Learn more about how Blink's two-way communications features are helping to reduce first responder turnover at www.joinblink.com . In the final EMS One-Stop podcast of the year, the tables are turned on host Rob Lawrence as Lexipol/EMS1 Editorial Director Greg Friese, MS, NRP, takes over the mic and welcomes Rob as the guest. Rob is about to celebrate 30 years in...
Dec 22, 2021•44 min•Ep. 519
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this special crossover episode of Inside EMS, host Chris Cebollero speaks with Chief Marc Bashoor, host of the Side Alpha Podcast , about the major news and trends impacting EMS and fire in 2021. Cebollero and Bashoor unpack issues related to apparatus and ambulance safety, the COVID-19 vaccines, ET3 and telehealth, the use of keta...
Dec 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 518
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss top industry headlines. Grayson kicks the conversation off with highlights of the bill signed by President Joe Biden to expand the Public Safety Officers Benefit , which aims to improve the function of the program. Our hosts also celebrate the promotion...
Dec 10, 2021•20 min•Ep. 515
This episode of EMS One Stop is sponsored by Blink; the mobile app helping EMS providers to better communicate with their field staff. Learn more about how Blink's two-way communications features are helping to reduce first responder turnover at www.joinblink.com . In the light of the series of articles on ambulance patient offload times and hospital bed delays by Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, host Rob Lawrence is joined by PW&W Attorneys Doug Wolfberg, Esq.; and Steve Wirth, Esq. A solid disc...
Dec 07, 2021•36 min•Ep. 517
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the article by Jonathan Lee "Understanding prehospital vasopressors: Dopamine, epinephrine or norepinephrine?" The hosts discuss the resurgence of vasopressors in the EMS field, particularly when it comes to treating sepsis . The conversation follows wh...
Dec 03, 2021•26 min•Ep. 516
This episode of EMS One Stop is sponsored by Blink; the mobile app helping EMS providers to better communicate with their field staff. Learn more about how Blink's two-way communications features are helping to reduce first responder turnover at www.joinblink.com . In this edition of EMS One-Stop , Rob Lawrence catches up with Harris County ESD11 EMS Chief Executive Doug Hooten . ESD11 is now at day 80 of being a new service provider – get an inside look at their progress. Doug provides backgrou...
Nov 19, 2021•33 min•Ep. 514
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a hot topic in the EMS1 community: EMT placement of a supraglottic airway in the field. The conversation touches on the future of EMS, the expanded role of EMTs and how training should adapt....
Nov 19, 2021•25 min•Ep. 513
This episode of EMS One Stop is sponsored by Blink; the mobile app helping EMS providers to better communicate with their field staff. Learn more about how Blink's two-way communications features are helping to reduce first responder turnover at www.joinblink.com . In this edition of EMS One-Stop , Rob Lawrence chats with Christine Fiechter, executive director of the 501c3 Charity EMS Gives Life , and live liver doner Will Lindbergh, whose selfless act spurned the creation of the charity. Cambri...
Nov 12, 2021•26 min•Ep. 512
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson tackle the topic of EMS education. The National Registry of EMTs recently announced it was doing away with skill sheets for EMS providers, setting up an issue for educators to determine the best way to teach the skills. The discussion also touches on teaching t...
Nov 12, 2021•31 min•Ep. 511
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this episode, host Chris Cebollero is joined by guest co-host Matt Zavadsky , the chief strategic integration officer for MedStar Mobile Healthcare in Fort Worth, Texas, and the immediate past president of NAEMT. Zavadsky breaks down three reasons for the current EMS staffing shortage, and outlines what agencies can do to reserve r...
Nov 04, 2021•37 min•Ep. 510
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss an article by Mike Taigman centered on mental health, "A 5-step wellness checkup," with tips for learning to focus on the things you can change and forgetting the those you can't. The conversation turns to the recent fatal shooting by actor Alec Baldwin...
Oct 29, 2021•29 min•Ep. 509
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this episode of Inside EMS , co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the top EMS news of the week, starting with Kelly Grayson's most recent EMS1 contribution, "Top 10 apps to make you a better EMT." Our hosts also dicsuss a news story concerning a Dallas paramedic caught on video allegedly assaulting a homeless man. The...
Oct 22, 2021•33 min•Ep. 508
This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Eko . Learn how CORE stethoscope technology helps EMS providers make confident split-second decisions by clicking here . In this episode of Inside EMS , co-host Kelly Grayson shares a personal story after getting hurt and preparing for an upcoming surgery. He shares his experience working through the disability process, and what others should know about its complexities. The conversation touches on his mental health status, his concern over taking pain ...
Oct 15, 2021•30 min•Ep. 507
In this edition of EMS One-Stop , Rob Lawrence sits down with EMS attorneys Steve Wirth, of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth , and Scott Moore . With vaccination mandate deadlines looming, the discussion focuses on current vaccination requirements , accommodations – including the increase in numbers of those with deeply held religious beliefs. They also examine the right of the employer to require vaccination in return for employment and pay, as well as the free choice of the employee to celebrate the...
Oct 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 506
