EMS On The Mountain

Sean and Mike take a bit of a detour and discuss the Advanced EMT level of care and how the AEMT level of training fits into a wilderness EMS Response. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Look at that, We're poets, and we don't even know it! Sean and Mike talk about their plans for the podcast headed into 2024. Mike may have also softened a bit on the ongoing discussion around degrees for Paramedics. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike go off the reservation on this one. The best way to experience this one.... is listen.... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Mike and Sean dive into the topic that keeps coming up.... Does the industry need a master's degree driven position like a Paramedic Practitioner? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

This week we are speaking with Moose Mutlow (see Bio below). Most of our discussion revolves around how to engage and work with the family members of those individuals we are seeking to find and rescue, we also talk about provider resiliency and mental health, topics not always discussed on the wilderness side of emergency response. Moose has nearly 4 decades of traditional and alternative educati...

This week we are once again coming to you "from the mountain", in this show we discuss one of our favorite calls, what went well, what could have been better, and what we may have done differently. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike talk through thing to think through when building a plan for a basic medical clinic, and how Paramedics fit into the mix. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike follow up Episode 39 and talk through the details needed to build a basic medical response plan. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike talk through the components of a basic mission plan to make sure you're ready when the unfortunate strikes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Jason Tartalone NRP, FAWM, FEWM, WP-C - Jason Tartalone is a 12 year veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a Combat Medic and Flight Paramedic. During his service and throughout his career has spent considerable time in Afghanistan and other austere environments. Jason has been involved in wilderness search and rescue for the past 20 years and has been an active EMS provider for 17 years. Ja...

Sean and Mike talk through tele-consults from the wilderness, and how to ensure success by selling the situation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike go deep on medication use for pain in the back country and what you need to understand about their use for patients you're going to treat for more than 30 minutes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike talked about the cool technology that could be available for backcountry EMS, now they're bringing you the ugly side of not having the right technology, and Mike may have gone a little 'full mike' talking about being a good provider. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike sit down and talk through technology available for wilderness and austere medical care, along with the pros and cons of taking that equipment with you into the wilderness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike talk through how to treat a relatively unique wilderness medical emergency, snake bites. Believe it or not, they are sober in this episode! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike sit down with Liz Hall, the Emergency Manager for Great Smoky Mountains National Park to talk about Wilderness EMS and Search and Rescue there, and how you potentially CAN get paid to do Wilderness EMS!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike talk through a common question they get, "How do I get a job doing Wilderness EMS." And as a special bonus Mike goes full Mike and pontificates about things that most people probably won't find that interesting. Just kidding! His thoughts are amazing! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Sean and Mike discuss the unique challenges of advanced airway management in the wilderness setting. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

In this episode of EMS on the Mountain, Sean and Mike discuss first aid kit planning for the lay responder. They provide advice on how to build or evaluate a first aid kit for day hiker backpackers, as well as how to apply the same knowledge outside of the wilderness to a home or car first aid kit. The considerations discussed include volume (how many people is it for?), activity (what are you doi...

In this episode of EMS on the Mountain, Sean and Mike discuss first aid kit planning for the lay responder. They provide advice on how to build or evaluate a first aid kit for day hiker backpackers, as well as how to apply the same knowledge outside of the wilderness to a home or car first aid kit. The considerations discussed include volume (how many people is it for?), activity (what are you doi...

In this episode Mike and Sean discuss the importance of choosing an appropriate backpack for wilderness EMS. They emphasize that durability and size should be considered when selecting a pack, as well as personal preferences and mission sets. They also mention that purpose-built kits are often better than those found in outdoor recreation stores. They examine the need for durable, expedition-grade...

In this episode of EMS on the Mountain, Sean and Mike kick off a multi-part discussion of what they carry, and what personal equipment they are using. This episode covers mission specific personal equipment, gear and clothing that works for them an how to think about having the right personal gear while still leaving room for rescue and team equipment.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....

Sean and Mike talk through their experience siting the beta offering of the Wilderness Paramedic - Certified (WP-C) Exam from the International Board of Specialty Certifications. IBSC WP-C Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content

Today’s episode features our guest, Mr. Tod Schimelpfenig Tod is the retired Curriculum Director for NOLS Wilderness Medicine, where he still teaches classes regularly. In this episode we talk a lot bout the Wilderness First Responder certification and what their role is within the larger wilderness medicine context, as well as where things started and where they are now. Support this podcast at —...

Sean and Mike close out the hypothermia series with a discussion of rewarming mild and moderately hypothermic patients in austere environments. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ems-on-the-mountain2030/exclusive-content