22 at the Lips

I’m very vulnerable in this episode.   I try to cover topics of why we aren't HeRoEs, what is " really" hard about this job, the reality of story-telling, and all of the other aspects that make this job something you love to hate. Am I burnt out, or have I just been around long enough to see behind the curtain of light and sirens and adrenaline? Keep all hands and feet inside of thi...

Before the paramedics get there, or before any first responder shows up to your 9-1-1 emergency: what can the person who called 9-1-1 do? If you've asked this question, I try to answer this very idea with 10-ish easy tips/tricks based on what I've learned in the (short) lifespan I've had in EMS. Grab a notebook and pen and paper, a glass of water, and enjoy. Send us Fan Mail

Join in on this episode to hear Adam’s perspective of being in the fire department, and in his journey of a colonoscopy, hamburger helper, and honesty of working for a private EMS agency… The bloopers are definitely ... original... and Adam is hilarious. As always, grab a cup of coffee and tune in for this week’s portion of laughs and a rant that is vivid, honest, and something we could discuss fo...

My first partner as a paramedic. Logan Bergeron: great partner and paramedic, proficient student for nursing school, great Dad/husband to Alexis B., avid/obsessive coffee drinker, and so much more you can learn about him from this episode. We joke around, tell stories from our partnership, and then Logan gives us insight into the heart-wrenching experience he and his wife experienced this past yea...

LISTENER REQUEST!! I make a feeble attempt at the question "should a mom be transported while holding her newborn baby," and I give my two cents on transporting family with the patient or not. Feel free to chime in, the goal is to facilitate discussion! Send us Fan Mail

In the comfort of my house/couch, I invite my first WOMAN guest on, Liz! We had a blast talking about different aspects of this job, including: a "book" her patient wrote her, what it's like being a woman in EMS, and wild calls that make you question... so much... You'll just have to hear for yourself.. Grab a cozy blanket and get ready to meet a ray of sunshine, Liz! Send us F...

 I had the chance to sit down with a friend I met through EMS, but he became one of the people I turn to when I need to discuss a call, advice, or just have a good venting session or laugh with. He has some good insight as we discuss some of the calls we run and overall. I had a blast, and I hope you enjoy this interview. (there was technical difficulty in this audio, sorry in advance)  Send us Fa...

I sit down with Ken and discuss the process of organ procurement from Ken’s perspective being involved in this process. We share stories from when we worked together, and Ken gives some good advice and perspective from his years of experience. Overall, it’s a good conversation that, even after working with him and knowing him for a while, still made me feel like I’ve taken away something else to l...

If you’ve ever heard “if you have the heart on your license, EMTs and doctors won’t try to save you because they want to take your organs,” this episode is to debunk that. I dive into what organ donation entails, why it’s important, and a whole lot of geeking out with information and minor research. Grab a chair, hold onto your kidneys, and enjoy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC33729...

Let’s talk about a few things: I’m going to clarify why I hate Narcan in a code, the importance of owning your mistakes and screw-ups, why and how protocols can save your bacon, and a couple of stories in-between. Link to AHA article:  https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000958 Send us Fan Mail

It's an old mantra we hear ALL the time- but it's true! In this episode, I talk about the importance of the baby steps of the ABC's, the awful people in the "paragod" population, and more. Grab a cup of coffee, and buckle up, friends.  Send us Fan Mail

Hey there, thanks for tuning in! In this episode, I talk about what this podcast will be, where the name of the podcast came from, and my background/journey of how I got into EMS… Grab a cup of coffee, have a seat, and buckle up.  Send us Fan Mail