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Welcome to Real Life Rescues, a podcast that goes behind the scenes and takes an in-depth look into the operational and personal accounts of EMS first responders from Israel’s largest fully volunteer EMS provider United Hatzalah. The podcast is hosted by EMT-P (Paramedic) Dov Maisel and EMT-B (EMT) Raphael Poch. In this episode, we’ll be discussing the pandemic of violence against first responders...

This is Part 2 of the transformation of firefighter Pranay Manghirmalani, who had the courage to attend a PTSD retreat one year ago. Listen to Part 1 here . Project Mayday supports the journey of mental wellness for our first responders to reduce the unnecessary loss of life. Thank you for sharing your story and we hope this calls out to our brothers and sisters.

EMT Taylor Sprecher shares his story. Taylor highlights the need for building trust during patient interview and assessment in order to reduce adverse effects of medical treatment, mortality and morbidity of transgender patients. Taylor also shares the transition he had to make socially, professionally and spiritually.

Infection control consultant Katherine West explains why guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention change using the current outbreak of COVID-19.

Project Mayday had the pleasure of having this unique podcast following first responder Pranay Manghirmalani during his mental wellness journey over the course of one year. This is Part One of a Two-part series where we explore signs of mental struggle and when to intervene. Pranay spoke with Project Mayday the night before he headed to a PTSD retreat and shared his thoughts and feelings before th...

This is a fantastic conversation with Anthony Correia, who, after an amazing 40-plus years of fire and EMS experiences, still maintains a growth mindset.

Welcome to Real Life Rescues, a podcast that goes behind the scenes and takes an in-depth look into the operational and personal accounts of EMS first responders from Israel’s largest fully volunteer EMS provider United Hatzalah. The podcast is hosted by EMT-P (Paramedic) Dov Maisel and EMT-B (EMT) Raphael Poch. In today’s episode, we’ll be taking a look at how United Hatzalah, as a national organ...

Eric Chase spends time with the "Report Doctor," also known as Liz Angeli, PhD. Liz is an associate professor of English, an EMS researcher, an author and a writing specialist. Liz shares her frustration when she was in EMT school about the woefully inadequate training regarding documentation and much more. Liz is dedicated to heling those that serve others.

Welcome to Real Life Rescues, a podcast that goes behind the scenes and takes an in-depth look into the operational and personal accounts of EMS first responders from Israel’s largest fully volunteer EMS provider United Hatzalah. The podcast is hosted by EMT-P (Paramedic) Dov Maisel and EMT-B (EMT) Raphael Poch. We have a special episode for you as we are close to marking six months since the horr...

Do you need inspiration while progressing toward your ideal career as a current or potential first responder? Justin Hester shares his 10 year search for a firefighter position and how he managed to progress to finish his paramedic license later in life. His ability to navigate life challenges and give back to his community while continuing to strive for balance is an example of mental wellness. T...

Chris Fields, a retired Oklahoma City firefighter, was in the iconic photo with Baylee Almon, the young girl killed in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 15, 1995. He and Eric Chase have a real talk about addiction, infidelity, suicidal behavior, peer support, healthy connections and mental health resources. There is help for those of you that are struggling, so please listen to the end. Help and...

Chief Douglas Randell chats with Taz Meyer, bureau chief of emergency medical services in Missouri; Larry Penton, the managing partner of Penton Pending; and Oakland Fire Chief Reginald Freeman.

Host Eric Chase talks with Jonathon Alba, the chief operating officer with Code 4 Emergency Services, talk about engagement, leadership, accountability, communication – and the need for humility, honesty and vulnerability.

Welcome to Real Life Rescues, a podcast that goes behind the scenes and takes an in-depth look into the operational and personal accounts of EMS first responders from Israel’s largest fully volunteer EMS provider, United Hatzalah. The podcast is hosted by EMT-P (Paramedic) Dov Maisel and EMT-B (EMT) Raphael Poch. Today, we’ll be talking about Bystander CPR 2.0, how engaging the community can – and...

How can certain cultural perspectives help with processing grief? Monte Fronk holds many positions as a tribal first responder for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. On May 26th, 2021, Monte’s daughter was murdered in her Minnesota apartment and is classified as a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women victim. Monte reflects on how he is able to process his grief through his cultural and first responde...

After a short vacation from recording, the EMS Handoff Crew returns to the studio to discuss all things Ketamine. In the news, there has been a significant focus placed on Ketamine after a number of cases have resulted in negative outcomes. How do we go about initial and continuing education regarding medication administration to include Ketamine? There are several questions to ask: * Solution Loo...

Welcome to Real Life Rescues, a podcast that goes behind the scenes and takes an in-depth look into the operational and personal accounts of EMS first responders from Israel’s largest fully volunteer EMS provider United Hatzalah. The podcast is hosted by EMT-P (Paramedic) Dov Maisel and EMT-B (EMT) Raphael Poch. The world of EMS in Israel has drastically changed in the past 20 years, and United Ha...

Ever wonder what else that Apple Watch on your wrist can do? How about that ECG the patient gave you that they took from it? Let’s explore what the Apple Health app and the Apple Watch can do for us in EMS in this episode of The Ready Room!

Paul Main, president of American Ambulance Visalia (CA), speaks about the importance of getting together at conferences and how to continue both professional and organizational development.

Leveraging ePCR Data to Identify the Risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder This special episode of "Sacred Cows & Data Cubes" was recorded at the HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) EMS Kansas City Symposium in November 2021. It features an emotional anecdote of post-traumatic stress and recovery by Atchison County (KS) EMS captain and retired Fire Chief Rob Brader . There is safety in numb...

How does a family-owned private ambulance company progress in a competitive 911 system? How can private EMS industry promote mental wellness, and what does a chief operating officer (COO) do to maintain his personal stress level during critical incidents? Hear from Jimmy Pierson of Medic Ambulance in Solano County, California.

No topic is off-limits in this multi-party podcast featuring three renowned leaders of Mobile Medicine -- Scott Moore (Moore EMS Consulting, LLC / Workforce Dynamics, Inc), Art Groux (Bennington Rescue Squad, Vermont) and Sean Kukauskas (Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital EMS, Boston). The discussion goes far beneath bumper-sticker messages, seeking root causes to develop practical solutions in hig...

In the debut episode of the EMS Improv Podcast, Host Eric Chase sits down with Hanover (VA) Fire/EMS Chief Jethro Piland and Firefighter-Medic Craig Bodette. Piland shares his thoughts on LODDs, vulnerability and collaborative teams. Bodette, the department’s peer support coordinator, discusses how collaboration helps build a robust team and response during crisis.

Welcome to Real Life Rescues, a podcast that goes behind the scenes and takes an in-depth look into the operational and personal accounts of EMS first responders from Israel’s largest fully volunteer EMS provider, United Hatzalah. The podcast is hosted by EMT-P Dov Maisel and EMT-B Raphael Poch The world of EMS in Israel has drastically changed in the past 20 years, from the innovation of the ambu...

This week, Eric, Bradley and David welcome Chief Mike McEvoy to the EMS Handoff Studios for a discussion about the EMS profession, COVID-19, staffing, leadership and a few other topics. Chief Mike McEvoy is the EMS Coordinator for Saratoga County, New York, and a nurse clinician in the cardiothoracic surgical ICU at Albany Medical Center where he also chairs the hospital resuscitation committee an...