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Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share episodes with someone shaping the world of EMS and public safety.]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-331-into-the-unknown-with-tom-putnam-and-baxter-larmon--72434639
The film follows five diverse paramedic teams from across the United States, offering an unfiltered look at the realities of EMS from life-saving victories and personal sacrifice to mental health challenges, violence, loss, and resilience. Through the experiences of a Gulf War veteran, Columbine survivors, rural volunteers, night-shift partners, and a helicopter rescue crew, Into the Unknown captures the human side of emergency medical services in a way rarely seen on screen.

Steve, Tom, and Dr. Larmon discuss the inspiration behind the documentary, the challenges of telling authentic EMS stories, and what they learned while embedded with providers facing some of the most difficult situations imaginable. The conversation also explores the emotional toll of the profession, the importance of public understanding, and why paramedics' stories deserve to be told.

This episode is a compelling look at the people behind the uniform and the courage required to step into the unknown every day.

To learn more or to be part of the team to bring this documentary to theaters, go to intotheunknowndoc.com 

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https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-331-into-the-unknown-with-tom-putnam-and-baxter-larmon--72434639]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72434639Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:23:38 +0000Steven CohenIn this special edition of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with filmmaker Tom Putnam and EMS pioneer Baxter Larmon to discuss their powerful new documentary, Into the Unknown. The film follows five diverse paramedic teams from across the...
The film follows five diverse paramedic teams from across the United States, offering an unfiltered look at the realities of EMS from life-saving victories and personal sacrifice to mental health challenges, violence, loss, and resilience. Through the experiences of a Gulf War veteran, Columbine survivors, rural volunteers, night-shift partners, and a helicopter rescue crew, Into the Unknown captures the human side of emergency medical services in a way rarely seen on screen.

Steve, Tom, and Dr. Larmon discuss the inspiration behind the documentary, the challenges of telling authentic EMS stories, and what they learned while embedded with providers facing some of the most difficult situations imaginable. The conversation also explores the emotional toll of the profession, the importance of public understanding, and why paramedics' stories deserve to be told.

This episode is a compelling look at the people behind the uniform and the courage required to step into the unknown every day.

To learn more or to be part of the team to bring this documentary to theaters, go to intotheunknowndoc.com 

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who wants to better understand the realities of EMS and the extraordinary people who serve their communities every day.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-331-into-the-unknown-with-tom-putnam-and-baxter-larmon--72434639]]>2318documentary,ems,intotheunknown,medic2medicpodcast,mentalhealth,paramedics,storytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-330-joseph-jz-zalkin--72265631With more than 51 years in emergency medical services, JZ reflects on his remarkable career and the philosophy that has guided his work: asking “Why not?” Throughout the episode, Steve and JZ discuss the development of the North Carolina EMS Regional Blood Coalition and the growing role of prehospital blood administration. JZ shares the story behind the coalition, the challenges of building a regional blood program, and why bringing blood to patients sooner is transforming trauma care and saving lives.
As a recipient of North Carolina's Order of the Longleaf Pine and a leader behind numerous statewide EMS initiatives, JZ offers a valuable perspective on how collaboration, vision, and persistence can move the profession forward.
This episode is a thoughtful discussion about service, innovation, and continuing to improve EMS by challenging the status quo.
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https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-330-joseph-jz-zalkin--72265631]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72265631Sun, 31 May 2026 19:36:39 +0000Steven CohenIn Episode 330 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve welcomes back Joseph “JZ” Zalkin for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of EMS. With more than 51 years in emergency medical services, JZ reflects on his remarkable...With more than 51 years in emergency medical services, JZ reflects on his remarkable career and the philosophy that has guided his work: asking “Why not?” Throughout the episode, Steve and JZ discuss the development of the North Carolina EMS Regional Blood Coalition and the growing role of prehospital blood administration. JZ shares the story behind the coalition, the challenges of building a regional blood program, and why bringing blood to patients sooner is transforming trauma care and saving lives.
As a recipient of North Carolina's Order of the Longleaf Pine and a leader behind numerous statewide EMS initiatives, JZ offers a valuable perspective on how collaboration, vision, and persistence can move the profession forward.
This episode is a thoughtful discussion about service, innovation, and continuing to improve EMS by challenging the status quo.
Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone passionate about leadership, prehospital blood programs, and advancing EMS for future generations.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-330-joseph-jz-zalkin--72265631]]>2134blood,ems,emsbloodprograms,emts,medic2medic,northcarolina,paramedics,podcastfalse11330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-329-brad-and-kiera-newbury--72158931
Brad, a veteran fire captain, paramedic, educator, and CEO of the National Medical Education & Training Center, joins forces with Kiera, an EMT and writer, to explore the ripple effects that occur when lives are saved and futures continue.

The conversation focuses on the stories in the book about survival, bystander CPR, preparedness, and the unseen impact emergency responders and ordinary citizens can have through simple acts of courage and action, and what occurs after the call. Brad also shares the emotional story of his father’s cardiac arrest, survival, and the precious additional time their family was given because people stepped forward to help.

This episode is a reminder that saving a life is rarely just a moment it creates ripples that continue through families, friendships, milestones, and generations.
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The Saved Effect]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72158931Mon, 25 May 2026 20:11:30 +0000Steven CohenIn Episode 329 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve is joined by Brad and Kiera Newbury, co-authors of The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Ready to Act. Brad, a veteran fire captain, paramedic, educator, and CEO of the...
Brad, a veteran fire captain, paramedic, educator, and CEO of the National Medical Education & Training Center, joins forces with Kiera, an EMT and writer, to explore the ripple effects that occur when lives are saved and futures continue.

The conversation focuses on the stories in the book about survival, bystander CPR, preparedness, and the unseen impact emergency responders and ordinary citizens can have through simple acts of courage and action, and what occurs after the call. Brad also shares the emotional story of his father’s cardiac arrest, survival, and the precious additional time their family was given because people stepped forward to help.

This episode is a reminder that saving a life is rarely just a moment it creates ripples that continue through families, friendships, milestones, and generations.
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The Saved Effect]]>3243ems,emts,fire,firefighters,paramedics,publicsafety,storytelling,thesavedeffectfalse11326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-328-jimmy-apple--71948202With more than 22 years in EMS, Jimmy has built a large online following through thoughtful discussions on evidence-based medicine, provider wellness, resuscitation science, EMS culture, and challenging long-standing dogma within the profession. What began on TikTok has grown into a multi-platform community focused on learning, positivity, gratitude, and kindness.
Steve and Jimmy discuss pediatric critical care, the role of social media in EMS education, provider health advocacy, and why EMS professionals must continue questioning outdated practices while staying grounded in critical thinking and compassion.
Also in this episode, we find out what Jimmy's favorite Marvel movie is and how the EMS Avenger name came about. Our insightful conversation is not to be missed.

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https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-328-jimmy-apple--71948202]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71948202Sun, 10 May 2026 17:28:37 +0000Steven CohenThis is Steve's first episode recorded from Denver. Steve sits down with Pediatric Critical Care Paramedic Jimmy Apple, better known online as EMS Avenger. With more than 22 years in EMS, Jimmy has built a large online following through thoughtful...With more than 22 years in EMS, Jimmy has built a large online following through thoughtful discussions on evidence-based medicine, provider wellness, resuscitation science, EMS culture, and challenging long-standing dogma within the profession. What began on TikTok has grown into a multi-platform community focused on learning, positivity, gratitude, and kindness.
Steve and Jimmy discuss pediatric critical care, the role of social media in EMS education, provider health advocacy, and why EMS professionals must continue questioning outdated practices while staying grounded in critical thinking and compassion.
Also in this episode, we find out what Jimmy's favorite Marvel movie is and how the EMS Avenger name came about. Our insightful conversation is not to be missed.

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone passionate about learning, leadership, and pushing EMS forward.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-328-jimmy-apple--71948202]]>2512ems,emsavenger,emspodcasts,emts,handtevy,medic2medic,online,paramedic,socialmedia,tiktokfalse11328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-327-james-diclemente--71839752
Drawing on nearly a decade as a paramedic program director, James shares insights on the challenges of preparing providers for real-world EMS, the limitations of traditional training models, and how technology can improve access to high-quality education without losing the human side of learning. The conversation highlights the importance of supporting EMS professionals through meaningful education, building a culture of learning within agencies, and ensuring training is relevant, engaging, and impactful. 

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https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-327-james-diclemente--71839752]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71839752Sun, 03 May 2026 13:52:26 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 327: In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with James DiClemente, paramedic and President/COO of Prodigy EMS, to discuss the evolution of EMS education and the need to modernize how we train today’s clinicians. Drawing...
Drawing on nearly a decade as a paramedic program director, James shares insights on the challenges of preparing providers for real-world EMS, the limitations of traditional training models, and how technology can improve access to high-quality education without losing the human side of learning. The conversation highlights the importance of supporting EMS professionals through meaningful education, building a culture of learning within agencies, and ensuring training is relevant, engaging, and impactful. 

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone committed to advancing EMS education.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-327-james-diclemente--71839752]]>2986ems,emseducation,emspodcasts,emts,medic2medicpodcast,paramedics,prodigyemsfalse11326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-326-dr-melody-glenn--71634995
The conversation explores the intersection of EMS, emergency medicine, and substance use treatment, with a candid discussion about provider burnout, bias in healthcare, and the stigma that continues to surround addiction and those seeking treatment.

Steve and Dr. Glenn also discuss her book. They examine how misinformation, fear, and policy failures have shaped the opioid crisis and what healthcare professionals can do differently moving forward. This episode is an honest and thoughtful look at compassion, accountability, and the role EMS can play in treating addiction as a medical condition.

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https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-326-dr-melody-glenn--71634995]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71634995Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:40:40 +0000Steven CohenIn this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Dr. Melody Glenn, a practicing physician who is triple board-certified in EMS, Addiction Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Glenn serves as an Associate Professor at the University of...
The conversation explores the intersection of EMS, emergency medicine, and substance use treatment, with a candid discussion about provider burnout, bias in healthcare, and the stigma that continues to surround addiction and those seeking treatment.

Steve and Dr. Glenn also discuss her book. They examine how misinformation, fear, and policy failures have shaped the opioid crisis and what healthcare professionals can do differently moving forward. This episode is an honest and thoughtful look at compassion, accountability, and the role EMS can play in treating addiction as a medical condition.

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who values honest conversations and better patient care.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-326-dr-melody-glenn--71634995]]>2350addiction,aurthur,book,ems,emspodcasts,emts,medic2medicpodcast,methodone,motherofmethodone,paramedic,podcastfalse11326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-325-kevin-hazzard--71440591
In Episode 325 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve welcomes back Kevin Hazzard for his third appearance on the show. A former paramedic-turned-best-selling author, Kevin returns to catch up and discuss his latest book, No One’s Coming, a gripping real-life account of one of the most daring medical rescue missions in modern history.
The conversation reflects on Kevin’s journey from the streets to the page, his continued connection to EMS, and the stories that have defined his writing. Steve and Kevin explore the high-stakes Ebola rescue at the center of the book, the courage of those who stepped forward when others hesitated, and the role of fear, media, and uncertainty during major medical crises.
As with his previous work, Kevin highlights the extraordinary actions of ordinary people, offering a powerful reminder of the resilience, commitment, and identity of those in EMS and emergency medicine.

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who values the stories behind the profession]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71440591Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:05:09 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 325: Kevin Hazzard In Episode 325 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve welcomes back Kevin Hazzard for his third appearance on the show. A former paramedic-turned-best-selling author, Kevin returns to catch up and discuss his latest book, No...
In Episode 325 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve welcomes back Kevin Hazzard for his third appearance on the show. A former paramedic-turned-best-selling author, Kevin returns to catch up and discuss his latest book, No One’s Coming, a gripping real-life account of one of the most daring medical rescue missions in modern history.
The conversation reflects on Kevin’s journey from the streets to the page, his continued connection to EMS, and the stories that have defined his writing. Steve and Kevin explore the high-stakes Ebola rescue at the center of the book, the courage of those who stepped forward when others hesitated, and the role of fear, media, and uncertainty during major medical crises.
As with his previous work, Kevin highlights the extraordinary actions of ordinary people, offering a powerful reminder of the resilience, commitment, and identity of those in EMS and emergency medicine.

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who values the stories behind the profession]]>3363ebola,ems,emspodcasts,kevinhazzard,phoenixairtrue11325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-324-dr-ashlyn-sanders--71085446Dr. Sanders shares her personal journey following her diagnosis with Chiari Malformation, which required emergency brain surgery and led to her experiencing seizures herself. That experience fueled her mission to improve seizure care and address a long-standing gap in patient safety.
The conversation focuses on the development of the PATI (Patient Airway and Tongue Injury Prevention) device, the first FDA-cleared seizure oral protection device designed to reduce oral injuries that occur in nearly one in five seizure patients. Steve and Dr. Sanders discuss challenging traditional teaching, advancing evidence-based care, and how innovation can improve outcomes for patients and providers alike. This episode highlights the intersection of personal experience, clinical insight, and innovation aimed at changing the standard of care in seizure management.

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone interested in advancing patient-centered innovation in EMS and healthcare.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-324-dr-ashlyn-sanders--71085446]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71085446Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:42:28 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 324: In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Dr. Ashlyn Sanders, pediatric neurology resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Founder and Chief Medical Officer of NeuroVice. Dr. Sanders shares her personal journey...Dr. Sanders shares her personal journey following her diagnosis with Chiari Malformation, which required emergency brain surgery and led to her experiencing seizures herself. That experience fueled her mission to improve seizure care and address a long-standing gap in patient safety.
The conversation focuses on the development of the PATI (Patient Airway and Tongue Injury Prevention) device, the first FDA-cleared seizure oral protection device designed to reduce oral injuries that occur in nearly one in five seizure patients. Steve and Dr. Sanders discuss challenging traditional teaching, advancing evidence-based care, and how innovation can improve outcomes for patients and providers alike. This episode highlights the intersection of personal experience, clinical insight, and innovation aimed at changing the standard of care in seizure management.

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone interested in advancing patient-centered innovation in EMS and healthcare.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-324-dr-ashlyn-sanders--71085446]]>2178duke,ems,emspodcast,emts,paramedics,pati,seizure,seizurecare,uncfalse11324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-323-jonathon-feit--70216448
With decades of experience at the intersection of EMS, healthcare IT, and public policy, Jonathon shares insights on building sustainable technology solutions to break down data silos and improve documentation and clinical performance through smarter system design. The discussion also touches on national standards, leadership in innovation, and the importance of building tools that truly support frontline providers.

Jonathon speaks candidly about respect in EMS, what is missing, respect in EMS, changes, speaking at conferences, and resilience.

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone invested in the future of EMS technology and system improvement.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-323-jonathon-feit--70216448]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70216448Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:19:27 +0000Steven CohenIn Episode 323 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Jonathon Feit, Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Lucid Technologies, to discuss EMS innovation, interoperability, and the future of digital health in public safety. With decades of experience...
With decades of experience at the intersection of EMS, healthcare IT, and public policy, Jonathon shares insights on building sustainable technology solutions to break down data silos and improve documentation and clinical performance through smarter system design. The discussion also touches on national standards, leadership in innovation, and the importance of building tools that truly support frontline providers.

Jonathon speaks candidly about respect in EMS, what is missing, respect in EMS, changes, speaking at conferences, and resilience.

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone invested in the future of EMS technology and system improvement.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-323-jonathon-feit--70216448]]>3664beyondlucidtechnoligies,ems,emts,paramedics,podcast,storytelling,technologytrue11320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-322-chief-amera-gilchrist--70062122In Episode 322 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Chief Amera Gilchrist of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS for one of the most open, honest, and meaningful conversations in the show’s history. This episode continues Steve’s long-standing tradition of speaking with the Chiefs of his former department a place where his own paramedic career began and a system that has shaped him both professionally and personally. Steve reflects on his years with Pittsburgh EMS and shares why the bureau will always hold a special place in his heart. Chief Gilchrist discusses her journey from growing up on Pittsburgh’s Northside to becoming the first woman and first African American to lead the department. 

The conversation traces her path through the ranks, the challenges she faced, and the responsibility that comes with leading one of the most historic EMS systems in the country. Together, Steve and Chief Gilchrist explore the lasting legacy of the Freedom House Ambulance Service, her commitment to honoring that history, and the importance of educating the community about where modern EMS began. They discuss the department's involvement with “The Pitt,” and how leadership shows up in both high-profile moments and everyday operations. Throughout the episode, Chief Gilchrist speaks candidly about leadership, accountability, resilience, and staying grounded as she serves her department, her family, and her city.

About the Guest
Chief Amera Gilchrist is the Chief of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. She joined the department in 1999 and rose through the ranks. She is a lifelong Pittsburgh resident, a wife, and a mother of three.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062122Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:21:16 +0000Steven CohenIn Episode 322 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Chief Amera Gilchrist of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS for one of the most open, honest, and meaningful conversations in the show’s history. This episode continues Steve’s...In Episode 322 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Chief Amera Gilchrist of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS for one of the most open, honest, and meaningful conversations in the show’s history. This episode continues Steve’s long-standing tradition of speaking with the Chiefs of his former department a place where his own paramedic career began and a system that has shaped him both professionally and personally. Steve reflects on his years with Pittsburgh EMS and shares why the bureau will always hold a special place in his heart. Chief Gilchrist discusses her journey from growing up on Pittsburgh’s Northside to becoming the first woman and first African American to lead the department. 

The conversation traces her path through the ranks, the challenges she faced, and the responsibility that comes with leading one of the most historic EMS systems in the country. Together, Steve and Chief Gilchrist explore the lasting legacy of the Freedom House Ambulance Service, her commitment to honoring that history, and the importance of educating the community about where modern EMS began. They discuss the department's involvement with “The Pitt,” and how leadership shows up in both high-profile moments and everyday operations. Throughout the episode, Chief Gilchrist speaks candidly about leadership, accountability, resilience, and staying grounded as she serves her department, her family, and her city.

About the Guest
Chief Amera Gilchrist is the Chief of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. She joined the department in 1999 and rose through the ranks. She is a lifelong Pittsburgh resident, a wife, and a mother of three.

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]]>3350cityofpittsburgh,ems,emspodasts,emts,freedomhouse,paramedics,pittsburghems,podcast,storytelling,thepittfalse11322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-321-hilary-gates--69875918
Hilary, who serves as Director of Educational Strategy for Prodigy EMS and is co-founder of Six Minutes to Live, brings insight, honesty, and heart to every topic discussed. Throughout the episode, Steve and Hilary explore her unique path into EMS, her work improving systems of care for cardiac arrest, and her commitment to building meaningful, human-centered education that supports both patients and providers.
The conversation moves easily between storytelling, innovation, leadership, and advocacy, reflecting Hilary’s ability to blend professional expertise with real-world experience. The tone is warm, thoughtful, and often lighthearted—while never losing sight of the realities of the profession.

One of the most powerful moments in this episode comes during a serious discussion about provider wellbeing and mental health. Steve and Hilary speak candidly about the lack of consistent support in parts of the profession, gaps in leadership response, and the absence of a national system to track EMS personnel suicides. They emphasize the urgent need for better data, stronger accountability, and a culture that treats provider mental health with the same priority as patient care.

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who believes in building a healthier profession.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69875918Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:03:02 +0000Steven CohenIn this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with educator, paramedic, writer, and advocate Hilary Gates for a fun, engaging, and wide-ranging conversation about EMS, leadership, education, and human connection. Hilary, who serves as...
Hilary, who serves as Director of Educational Strategy for Prodigy EMS and is co-founder of Six Minutes to Live, brings insight, honesty, and heart to every topic discussed. Throughout the episode, Steve and Hilary explore her unique path into EMS, her work improving systems of care for cardiac arrest, and her commitment to building meaningful, human-centered education that supports both patients and providers.
The conversation moves easily between storytelling, innovation, leadership, and advocacy, reflecting Hilary’s ability to blend professional expertise with real-world experience. The tone is warm, thoughtful, and often lighthearted—while never losing sight of the realities of the profession.

One of the most powerful moments in this episode comes during a serious discussion about provider wellbeing and mental health. Steve and Hilary speak candidly about the lack of consistent support in parts of the profession, gaps in leadership response, and the absence of a national system to track EMS personnel suicides. They emphasize the urgent need for better data, stronger accountability, and a culture that treats provider mental health with the same priority as patient care.

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who believes in building a healthier profession.

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About the Guest
L.E. McCullough, Ph.D., is the author of 52 books and more than 200 published stage and script works performed worldwide. His commissioned plays have explored historical, cultural, and social justice themes, and he currently serves on the board of Prime Stage Theatre in Pittsburgh. Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance brings the legacy of Freedom House Ambulance Service to a new generation through live theatre.

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If you’re interested in EMS history, storytelling, and the roots of modern prehospital care, this episode is worth your time. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who should know the story of Freedom House.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-320-le-mccollough--69725183]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69725183Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:08:15 +0000Steven CohenIn this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve speaks with Pittsburgh journalist, author, and playwright L.E. McCullough, Ph.D., about his new play, "Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance", based on the true story of the Freedom House...
About the Guest
L.E. McCullough, Ph.D., is the author of 52 books and more than 200 published stage and script works performed worldwide. His commissioned plays have explored historical, cultural, and social justice themes, and he currently serves on the board of Prime Stage Theatre in Pittsburgh. Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance brings the legacy of Freedom House Ambulance Service to a new generation through live theatre.

Listen, Subscribe & Share
If you’re interested in EMS history, storytelling, and the roots of modern prehospital care, this episode is worth your time. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who should know the story of Freedom House.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-320-le-mccollough--69725183]]>2840ems,emts,freedomhouse,paramedics,pittsburgh,pittsburghems,stageplay,storeytelling,storytellingfalse11320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-319-dr-jeff-jarvis--69574894Jeff is the Chief Medical Officer and System Medical Director for the regional EMS system serving the Fort Worth Fire Department in Fort Worth, Texas. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services, and he began his career in EMS in 1984 as a volunteer firefighter in rural East Texas.
This episode is packed with nuggets of advice, words of wisdom, and storytelling as Jeff reflects on his path in EMS, from his early days as a volunteer firefighter and paramedic to his current role as a nationally recognized EMS physician, researcher, and medical director.
Jeff’s reflections offer a perspective that only comes with time on the street, in education, and in system leadership. This is a conversation about how EMS has evolved, how it should use evidence and data wisely, and why experience and curiosity still matter.
Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who appreciates wisdom earned the hard way.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-319-dr-jeff-jarvis--69574894]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69574894Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:42:20 +0000Steven CohenIn Episode 319 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve welcomes back Dr. Jeff Jarvis, a returning guest from the first edition of the podcast, for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation rooted in experience, evidence, and perspective. Jeff is the Chief...Jeff is the Chief Medical Officer and System Medical Director for the regional EMS system serving the Fort Worth Fire Department in Fort Worth, Texas. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services, and he began his career in EMS in 1984 as a volunteer firefighter in rural East Texas.
This episode is packed with nuggets of advice, words of wisdom, and storytelling as Jeff reflects on his path in EMS, from his early days as a volunteer firefighter and paramedic to his current role as a nationally recognized EMS physician, researcher, and medical director.
Jeff’s reflections offer a perspective that only comes with time on the street, in education, and in system leadership. This is a conversation about how EMS has evolved, how it should use evidence and data wisely, and why experience and curiosity still matter.
Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who appreciates wisdom earned the hard way.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-319-dr-jeff-jarvis--69574894]]>3786ems,emts,m2m,paramedics,physician,podcast,storytelling,texasfalse11322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episdoe-318-mike-verkest--69490740In Episode 318 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with longtime EMS clinician, educator, and storyteller Mike Verkest to discuss clinical practice, quality improvement, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and the role of storytelling in EMS.
Mike is a career EMS clinician and educator with nearly 30 years of experience in prehospital medicine. He has been podcasting since 2015 and has hosted and produced The Second Shift, The EMS Show, and The EMS Lighthouse Project, using conversation and storytelling to explore the people, challenges, and future of EMS.
With nearly 30 years in prehospital medicine, Mike shares lessons learned from the street, the classroom, and system-level leadership, along with why honest conversation and reflection matter in a task-driven profession.
If you value thoughtful leadership and real conversations in EMS, Episode 318 is worth your time. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share with a colleague.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episdoe-318-mike-verkest--69490740]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69490740Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:21:03 +0000Steven CohenIn Episode 318 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with longtime EMS clinician, educator, and storyteller Mike Verkest to discuss clinical practice, quality improvement, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and the role of storytelling in EMS. Mike...In Episode 318 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with longtime EMS clinician, educator, and storyteller Mike Verkest to discuss clinical practice, quality improvement, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and the role of storytelling in EMS.
Mike is a career EMS clinician and educator with nearly 30 years of experience in prehospital medicine. He has been podcasting since 2015 and has hosted and produced The Second Shift, The EMS Show, and The EMS Lighthouse Project, using conversation and storytelling to explore the people, challenges, and future of EMS.
With nearly 30 years in prehospital medicine, Mike shares lessons learned from the street, the classroom, and system-level leadership, along with why honest conversation and reflection matter in a task-driven profession.
If you value thoughtful leadership and real conversations in EMS, Episode 318 is worth your time. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share with a colleague.

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A Powerful Family Story
Toward the end of the episode, TJ shares a deeply personal story about his family, specifically his son Andrew, who has special needs, and his incredible Make-A-Wish journey to become a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. It’s a moment that captures the heart of this episode: service, resilience, and what truly matters.
🎥 Watch Andrew’s Make-A-Wish story here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgeKVGCVlW4

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who believes in service, family, and heart.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episdoe-317-tj-bishop--69383549]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69383549Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:48:01 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 317 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with longtime EMS leader, educator, and U.S. Army veteran T. J. Bishop for a grounded conversation on rural EMS, leadership, education, and service. T.J. serves as the Assistant Chief of...
A Powerful Family Story
Toward the end of the episode, TJ shares a deeply personal story about his family, specifically his son Andrew, who has special needs, and his incredible Make-A-Wish journey to become a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. It’s a moment that captures the heart of this episode: service, resilience, and what truly matters.
🎥 Watch Andrew’s Make-A-Wish story here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgeKVGCVlW4

Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who believes in service, family, and heart.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episdoe-317-tj-bishop--69383549]]>2512ems,emspodcasts,emts,makeawish,paramedic,podcast,sanjuanislandsfalse11320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-316-special-new-year-s-edition-with-greg-howard--69271490In this powerful conversation, Steve sits down with career EMS professional and public safety technology leader Greg Howard, a sudden cardiac arrest survivor whose story reframes how we think about EMS, provider health, and what truly matters. With more than 25 years of experience across EMS, emergency medicine, fire service operations, and healthcare technology, Greg has helped EMS agencies nationwide improve care delivery, documentation, and data-driven decision-making. That professional journey took a deeply personal turn when Greg suffered and survived sudden cardiac arrest.
This episode sets the tone for the year ahead by focusing on awareness, survivorship, and the responsibility EMS has not only to patients, but to its own people. In true Medic2Medic fashion, the conversation also takes a turn toward shared roots and relationships. Steve and Greg reflect on their Pittsburgh area EMS connections, swapping stories and names familiar to anyone shaped by that region’s EMS culture.

This Special New Year’s Edition of Medic2Medic is a reminder that sudden cardiac arrest does not discriminate, even within EMS. It challenges listeners to start the year with intention, awareness, and renewed commitment to caring for both patients and providers.


https://bit.ly/4skYJoz]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69271490Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:49:57 +0000Steven CohenTo kick off the new year, Medic2Medic presents a Special Edition episode centered on survival, perspective, and purpose. In this powerful conversation, Steve sits down with career EMS professional and public safety technology leader Greg Howard, a...In this powerful conversation, Steve sits down with career EMS professional and public safety technology leader Greg Howard, a sudden cardiac arrest survivor whose story reframes how we think about EMS, provider health, and what truly matters. With more than 25 years of experience across EMS, emergency medicine, fire service operations, and healthcare technology, Greg has helped EMS agencies nationwide improve care delivery, documentation, and data-driven decision-making. That professional journey took a deeply personal turn when Greg suffered and survived sudden cardiac arrest.
This episode sets the tone for the year ahead by focusing on awareness, survivorship, and the responsibility EMS has not only to patients, but to its own people. In true Medic2Medic fashion, the conversation also takes a turn toward shared roots and relationships. Steve and Greg reflect on their Pittsburgh area EMS connections, swapping stories and names familiar to anyone shaped by that region’s EMS culture.

This Special New Year’s Edition of Medic2Medic is a reminder that sudden cardiac arrest does not discriminate, even within EMS. It challenges listeners to start the year with intention, awareness, and renewed commitment to caring for both patients and providers.


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Rob is the Director of Strategic Implementation for PRO EMS and its educational arm, Prodigy EMS. Rob brings a rare international perspective, shaped by leadership roles in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the development of EMS systems worldwide. Rob is a prolific writer and broadcaster for EMS1 and Police1.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-315-rob-lawrence--69220043]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69220043Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:30:09 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 315: This episode goes beyond trends and buzzwords. It’s a candid discussion about leadership, accountability, education, and execution grounded in decades of experience across multiple EMS systems and cultures. Steve reconnects with longtime...
Rob is the Director of Strategic Implementation for PRO EMS and its educational arm, Prodigy EMS. Rob brings a rare international perspective, shaped by leadership roles in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the development of EMS systems worldwide. Rob is a prolific writer and broadcaster for EMS1 and Police1.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-315-rob-lawrence--69220043]]>2780ems,ems1,emspodcast,emt,emts,england,escalator,leadership,medic2medicpodcast,naemsp,paramedicfalse11315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-314-shaun-pitts-ems-education-be-a-duck-and-legacy--69149864
The conversation dives into Shaun’s role as Head of Education for EMSConnect, how he became involved with the platform, and what he sees as the future of EMS education nationwide. Shaun also discusses the EMSConnect On Shift Podcast, the importance of real conversations in the fire and EMS community, and why authentic storytelling helps providers stay connected and resilient. Beyond the uniform, Shaun reflects on balancing family life as a husband and father of three while maintaining a long-term career in EMS.
This episode is about legacy, leadership, education, and staying grounded in the profession we love.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-314-shaun-pitts-education-be-a-duck-ems-and-more--69149864]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69149864Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:09:47 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 314: In this episode of Medic2Medic, Steve sits down with Shaun Pitts, a second-generation EMS provider with nearly two decades of frontline experience and a deep passion for EMS education. Shaun shares his journey of following in his father’s...
The conversation dives into Shaun’s role as Head of Education for EMSConnect, how he became involved with the platform, and what he sees as the future of EMS education nationwide. Shaun also discusses the EMSConnect On Shift Podcast, the importance of real conversations in the fire and EMS community, and why authentic storytelling helps providers stay connected and resilient. Beyond the uniform, Shaun reflects on balancing family life as a husband and father of three while maintaining a long-term career in EMS.
This episode is about legacy, leadership, education, and staying grounded in the profession we love.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-314-shaun-pitts-education-be-a-duck-ems-and-more--69149864]]>2749balance,ems,emsconnect,emseducation,emspodcast,fire,firedepartment,medic2medicpodcast,spokane,washingtonfalse11314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-313-from-homeless-to-offshore-the-grit-of-harold-wright--69045504https://bit.ly/44na9xW]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69045504Sun, 14 Dec 2025 22:02:25 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 313 of Medic2Medic, Steve sits down with Harold Wright, a paramedic with over 30 years in the medical field whose career was built the hard way. Harold’s journey started with real struggle, including a period of homelessness, before becoming...https://bit.ly/44na9xW]]>2186bp,ems,emspodcast,homeless,medic2medic,offshore,oilrig,paramedicfalse11313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-312-ginger-locke--68800901
We dive into how education has evolved, what makes today’s EMS students unique, and her new role as Director of Innovation and User Experience at Prodigy EMS. Ginger also reflects on her most memorable Medic Mindset episodes, her favorite guests, and the lessons she’s learned after nine years of podcasting.

A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for anyone passionate about EMS, teaching, or the art of thinking clearly under pressure.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-312-ginger-locke--68800901]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68800901Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:16:43 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 312: In this episode, I welcome back Ginger Locke, a Paramedic and EMS Educator at Austin Community College for over two decades, and the creator of the Medic Mindset podcast. Ginger shares her journey through EMS education, how curiosity...
We dive into how education has evolved, what makes today’s EMS students unique, and her new role as Director of Innovation and User Experience at Prodigy EMS. Ginger also reflects on her most memorable Medic Mindset episodes, her favorite guests, and the lessons she’s learned after nine years of podcasting.

A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for anyone passionate about EMS, teaching, or the art of thinking clearly under pressure.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-312-ginger-locke--68800901]]>2232ems,emseducation,emspodcast,gingerlocke,innovation,learning,m2m,medicmindset,paramedic,podcast,prodigyemsfalse11312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-311-peter-antevy--68475475https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-310-peter-antevy--68475475]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68475475Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:05:08 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 311: Dr. Peter Antevy returns to Medic2Medic to catch up on what’s new since his last visit, and a lot has happened from stepping into his new role as Chief Medical Officer for Brevard County Fire Rescue. Peter remains one of the most...https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-310-peter-antevy--68475475]]>3111ems,florida,handtevy,medic2medic,naemsp,paramedics,pedatrics,peds,podcastfalse11311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-310-remle-crowe-data-systems-of-care-and-the-future-of-ems--68390231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68390231Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:05:08 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 310:  Dr. Remle Crowe, Senior Director of Research and Data Enablement at ESO. Remle began her EMS journey as a volunteer EMT and instructor with the Mexican Red Cross in Mexico City, completed the EMS Research Fellowship at the National...2438emsresearch,emts,eso,m2m,parameidcfalse11310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-309-jim-hallet-and-john-storm-against-all-odds-surviving-sudden-cardiac-arrest--68390154Jim, a lifelong Washingtonian and respected community leader, and John, a retired IT executive and avid mountaineer, share their deeply personal journeys from the moment their hearts stopped to the moment they stood again. Both men survived thanks to the Whatcom County EMS System, early CPR, and the seamless teamwork between bystanders, first responders, and hospital staff.
Jim and John remind us that behind every EMS call are real people, families, and communities, and that every trained responder, every AED, and every compassionate hand matters.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-309-jim-hallet-and-john-storm-against-all-odds-surviving-sudden-cardiac-arrest--68390154]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68390154Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:00:08 +0000Steven CohenIn this powerful episode of Medic2Medic, two remarkable survivors, Jim Hallett and John Storm, who both suffered sudden out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and live to tell their stories. Jim, a lifelong Washingtonian and respected community leader, and...Jim, a lifelong Washingtonian and respected community leader, and John, a retired IT executive and avid mountaineer, share their deeply personal journeys from the moment their hearts stopped to the moment they stood again. Both men survived thanks to the Whatcom County EMS System, early CPR, and the seamless teamwork between bystanders, first responders, and hospital staff.
Jim and John remind us that behind every EMS call are real people, families, and communities, and that every trained responder, every AED, and every compassionate hand matters.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-309-jim-hallet-and-john-storm-against-all-odds-surviving-sudden-cardiac-arrest--68390154]]>3313cprsaveslives,ems,emsstories,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,podcast,whatcomcountyfalse11309fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-308-joanna-sokol-notes-from-the-streets--68380096
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joanna-sokol-notes-from-the-streets--68380096]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68380096Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:55:47 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 308:What happens when a paramedic turns years of street-medicine notes into reflections on humor, heartbreak, and humanity? Her book: "A Real Emergency: Stories from the Ambulance" is a must-read as Joanna’s writing doesn’t just capture what...
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joanna-sokol-notes-from-the-streets--68380096]]>3051arealemergency:storiesfromthea,california,ems,emscommunity,emts,m2m,medic2medicpodcast,paramedics,reno,storiesfromthestreetfalse11308fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-307-kelly-grayson-stories-from-the-heart-of-ems--68289527
Kelly opens up with a few personal stories about how he began writing and what drives him to tell the stories of EMS with such honesty and heart. He also shares a powerful call that forever changed him, and when he talks about it, you can hear the emotion in his voice.
This is one of those conversations that reminds us why we do what we do: real stories, real emotion, and the kind of reflection only decades in EMS can bring.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68289527Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:13:37 +0000Steven CohenIn this episode of Medic2Medic Podcast, I’m joined by Kelly Grayson, a veteran paramedic, author, educator, and one of the most recognized voices in EMS. You know Kelly from his EMS1.com columns, his national conference presentations, and his...
Kelly opens up with a few personal stories about how he began writing and what drives him to tell the stories of EMS with such honesty and heart. He also shares a powerful call that forever changed him, and when he talks about it, you can hear the emotion in his voice.
This is one of those conversations that reminds us why we do what we do: real stories, real emotion, and the kind of reflection only decades in EMS can bring.]]>2632ems,ems1,emspodcasts,emts,kellygrayson,medic2medicpodcast,paramedics,storytellingtrue11307fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-306-in-honor-of-breast-cancer-awareness--68233242
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-306-in-honor-of-breast-cancer-awareness--68233242]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68233242Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:36:57 +0000Steven CohenWe’re revisiting one of the most heartfelt episodes in Medic2Medic history. Originally Episode 70, this “Special Pink Edition” features then Cary Area EMS Division Chief Tammy Patton, who joined me a year after her breast cancer diagnosis. Tammy...
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-306-in-honor-of-breast-cancer-awareness--68233242]]>1772breastcancer,breastcancerawareness,ems,emspodcast,emt,medic2medic,paramedic,pink,podcastfalse11306fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-305-improvisation-resilience-and-the-human-side-of-ems-with-eric-chase--68112256Eric’s storytelling ability shines as he shares personal moments from his 25-year career, including a deeply moving account of a serious health crisis that changed how he views patient care, teamwork, and vulnerability. His openness reminds us that even those who save lives face their own moments of uncertainty, and how resilience grows from those challenges.
Eric’s blend of humor, honesty, and heart makes this episode one of the most authentic conversations yet on Medic2Medic. Whether you’re a new EMT, seasoned medic, or EMS educator, you’ll walk away with a new appreciation for the connection between creativity, courage, and care.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68112256Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:48:39 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 305: In this inspiring episode, host Steve Cohen sits down with Eric Chase, Nationally Registered Paramedic, educator, conference speaker, and founder of EMSIMPROV LLC and the EMSIMPROV Podcast. Eric is known nationwide for blending...Eric’s storytelling ability shines as he shares personal moments from his 25-year career, including a deeply moving account of a serious health crisis that changed how he views patient care, teamwork, and vulnerability. His openness reminds us that even those who save lives face their own moments of uncertainty, and how resilience grows from those challenges.
Eric’s blend of humor, honesty, and heart makes this episode one of the most authentic conversations yet on Medic2Medic. Whether you’re a new EMT, seasoned medic, or EMS educator, you’ll walk away with a new appreciation for the connection between creativity, courage, and care.]]>2534ems,emsimprov,emts,medic2medicpodcast,paramedicsfalse11305fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-304-steve-tafoya--68024317
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-304-steve-tafoya--68024317]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68024317Sun, 05 Oct 2025 22:52:01 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 304: Welcome back to Medic2Medic. After a break, the podcast is back to share the stories of EMS and more. This week on Medic2Medic, I sit down with Steve Tafoya, a critical care paramedic and healthcare operations leader with over 25 years of...
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-304-steve-tafoya--68024317]]>2191ems,emts,fromstreettostatehouse,medic2medic,nevada,paramedics,podcastfalse11304fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-randolph-mantooth--67945907
This bonus episode features Randolph Mantooth—yes, that Randolph Mantooth—who continues to hold the crown as my most-listened-to guest of all time. This conversation was Episode 30, back in the days when the podcast had no theme music, and I had plenty of nerves (you’ll probably hear them sneaking through). Spoiler: Randy carried me through like the pro he is.
Enjoy this classic episode while we get ready for fresh stories, new voices, and the next chapter of Medic2Medic. The nerves may be gone now… but sadly, the theme music still isn’t here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67945907Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:13:26 +0000Steven CohenAs I dust off the mic and line up new guests for the long-awaited reboot of Medic2Medic, I thought it’d be fun to share a little “blast from the past” to get us warmed up. This bonus episode features Randolph Mantooth—yes, that Randolph Mantooth—who...
This bonus episode features Randolph Mantooth—yes, that Randolph Mantooth—who continues to hold the crown as my most-listened-to guest of all time. This conversation was Episode 30, back in the days when the podcast had no theme music, and I had plenty of nerves (you’ll probably hear them sneaking through). Spoiler: Randy carried me through like the pro he is.
Enjoy this classic episode while we get ready for fresh stories, new voices, and the next chapter of Medic2Medic. The nerves may be gone now… but sadly, the theme music still isn’t here.]]>2441emergency!,ems,emsstories,medic2medicpodcast,randolphmantoothfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-303-dr-stewart-tribute-part-2-dave-lindell-and-mike-yee--67238814
Dr. Stewart helped shape EMS as we know it, bringing medical oversight, high training standards, and compassion to the field. He mentored generations of paramedics and physicians and laid the foundation for the modern EMS model.


https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-303-dr-stewart-tribute-part-2-dave-lindell-and-mike-yee--67238814]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67238814Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:53:54 +0000Steven CohenIn Part 2 of this special tribute episode with Dave Lindell and Mike Yee, we honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Ron Stewart a visionary physician, the former City of Pittsburgh EMS Medical Director, and a true pioneer in emergency medical...
Dr. Stewart helped shape EMS as we know it, bringing medical oversight, high training standards, and compassion to the field. He mentored generations of paramedics and physicians and laid the foundation for the modern EMS model.


https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-303-dr-stewart-tribute-part-2-dave-lindell-and-mike-yee--67238814]]>1943medic2medicpodcast,pghems50th,pittsburgh,pittsburghems,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-stewart-tribute-with-wes-notoivitz-and-dave-naples--67038317
In these special tribute episodes, we honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Ron Stewart, a visionary physician and the City of Pittsburgh's EMS Medical Director, as well as a true pioneer in emergency medical services.
Dr. Stewart helped shape EMS as we know it, bringing medical oversight, high training standards, and compassion to the field. He mentored generations of paramedics and physicians and laid the foundation for the modern EMS model.
Join me, Dave Lindell, Mike Yee, Wes Notovitz, and Dave Naples over 2 episodes, who lived and worked within the impact zone of Dr. Stewart’s groundbreaking work: Through stories, reflections, and gratitude, we explore the man behind the title and the enduring mark he left on EMS. Our first episode is with Dave and Wes.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-stewart-tribute-with-wes-notivitz-and-dave-naples--67038317]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67038317Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:17:41 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 302: As we approach the Pittsburgh EMS 50th Anniversary, Medic2Medic Podcast will bring you 2 tribute podcasts honoring Dr. Stewart.  In these special tribute episodes, we honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Ron Stewart, a visionary...
In these special tribute episodes, we honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Ron Stewart, a visionary physician and the City of Pittsburgh's EMS Medical Director, as well as a true pioneer in emergency medical services.
Dr. Stewart helped shape EMS as we know it, bringing medical oversight, high training standards, and compassion to the field. He mentored generations of paramedics and physicians and laid the foundation for the modern EMS model.
Join me, Dave Lindell, Mike Yee, Wes Notovitz, and Dave Naples over 2 episodes, who lived and worked within the impact zone of Dr. Stewart’s groundbreaking work: Through stories, reflections, and gratitude, we explore the man behind the title and the enduring mark he left on EMS. Our first episode is with Dave and Wes.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-stewart-tribute-with-wes-notivitz-and-dave-naples--67038317]]>2216emergency!,ems,physician,pittsburgh,pittsburghems,podcastfalse302fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-of-medic2medic-podcast-a-conversation-with-jeff-hammerstein--66797849
Episode 301: I’m joined by my former colleague Jeffrey S. Hammerstein, paramedic and author of the new memoir Hi, I’m a Paramedic. We talk first calls, fear, vulnerability, and what it really means to “belong” in EMS.

It’s raw, real, and a reminder of why we do what we do.
Whether you're a field medic, EMS leader, or fan of behind-the-scenes public safety stories, this one brings heart, history, and perspective.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-of-medic2medic-podcast-a-conversation-with-jeff-hammerstein--66797849]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66797849Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:08:38 +0000Steven CohenAfter 300 episodes, Medic2Medic took a pause. But sometimes, the mic calls you back—and this one was worth it. Episode 301: I’m joined by my former colleague Jeffrey S. Hammerstein, paramedic and author of the new memoir Hi, I’m a Paramedic. We talk...
Episode 301: I’m joined by my former colleague Jeffrey S. Hammerstein, paramedic and author of the new memoir Hi, I’m a Paramedic. We talk first calls, fear, vulnerability, and what it really means to “belong” in EMS.

It’s raw, real, and a reminder of why we do what we do.
Whether you're a field medic, EMS leader, or fan of behind-the-scenes public safety stories, this one brings heart, history, and perspective.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-of-medic2medic-podcast-a-conversation-with-jeff-hammerstein--66797849]]>2363ems,emsmemoir,emsstorytelling,medic2medicfalse301fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-exploring-italy-on-two-wheels-with-nancy-de-losa--65241073Get ready for an unforgettable ride! In this episode of Magical Destinations By Steve Podcast, we’re diving into the beauty of Italy with Nancy De Losa, Co-Founder of A’qto Italian Cycling Tours.
Nancy shares how cycling is one of the most immersive ways to explore Italy, from breathtaking landscapes to rich cultural experiences and, of course, the incredible food! We also chat about her journey in launching A’qto, her favorite hidden gem destinations, and what makes Italian hospitality so special for riders as well as non-riders who tag along.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-exploring-italy-on-two-wheels-with-nancy-de-losa--65241073

#MagicalDestinationsBySteve #TravelItaly #CyclingTours #DreamVacation #ItalyAdventure #podcast #travel #travelpodcast #A'qto]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65241073Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:56:05 +0000Steven Cohen🌟 Episode 29: Exploring Italy on Two Wheels with Nancy De Losa! 🇮🇹🚴‍♀️ Get ready for an unforgettable ride! In this episode of Magical Destinations By Steve Podcast, we’re diving into the beauty of Italy with Nancy De Losa, Co-Founder of A’qto Italian...Get ready for an unforgettable ride! In this episode of Magical Destinations By Steve Podcast, we’re diving into the beauty of Italy with Nancy De Losa, Co-Founder of A’qto Italian Cycling Tours.
Nancy shares how cycling is one of the most immersive ways to explore Italy, from breathtaking landscapes to rich cultural experiences and, of course, the incredible food! We also chat about her journey in launching A’qto, her favorite hidden gem destinations, and what makes Italian hospitality so special for riders as well as non-riders who tag along.

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#MagicalDestinationsBySteve #TravelItaly #CyclingTours #DreamVacation #ItalyAdventure #podcast #travel #travelpodcast #A'qto]]>1945a'qto,cyclingtours,italy,italyadventure,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,traveladvisor,travelitaly,travelpodcastfalse229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-wanderlust-whispers-your-next-travel-adventure-awaits--65092105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65092105Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:04:21 +0000Steven Cohen647magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,travel,travelmagic,traveltips,vacationinspiration,wanderlustwhispersfalse228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magical-destinations-by-steve-podcast-episode-27-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-travel-advisor-sports-travel-adventures--64923585Episode 27: A Day in the Life of a Travel Advisor & Sports Travel Adventures!

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Travel Advisor looks like? Steve takes you behind the scenes of his daily routine—booking magical vacations, staying on top of the latest travel trends, and making dream trips a reality!

With NCAA Basketball’s Selection Sunday on his mind, Steve shifts gears to Sports Travel Adventures! From championship games to iconic stadiums, he shares his favorite sports travel experiences and the must-do activities in those cities beyond the game!
Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just love exploring new destinations, this episode is packed with ideas to elevate your next trip!

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64923585Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:40:42 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 27: A Day in the Life of a Travel Advisor & Sports Travel Adventures! Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Travel Advisor looks like? Steve takes you behind the scenes of his daily routine—booking magical vacations, staying on top of...Episode 27: A Day in the Life of a Travel Advisor & Sports Travel Adventures!

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Travel Advisor looks like? Steve takes you behind the scenes of his daily routine—booking magical vacations, staying on top of the latest travel trends, and making dream trips a reality!

With NCAA Basketball’s Selection Sunday on his mind, Steve shifts gears to Sports Travel Adventures! From championship games to iconic stadiums, he shares his favorite sports travel experiences and the must-do activities in those cities beyond the game!
Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just love exploring new destinations, this episode is packed with ideas to elevate your next trip!

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]]>724magicaldestinationsbysteve,ncaa,podcast,selectionsunday,sportstravel,travel,traveladvisorlifefalse227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magical-destiantions-by-steve-podcast-episode-26--64767167What You'll Learn: 🌊 Key differences between Caribbean and European cruises:
☀️ Best times to sail for each destination
🍹 Relaxation vs. exploration — which cruise suits your style?
📅 How to plan your perfect cruise getaway
Bonus Segment:
🎙️ "Hey Steve!" — Steve answers your top Disney World travel questions and shares expert cruise tips to help you decide where to set sail next.

Ready to plan your next adventure? Contact Steve at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64767167Sat, 08 Mar 2025 18:37:06 +0000Steven CohenIn this episode of Magical Destinations By Steve, Steve is exploring two unforgettable vacation styles: Caribbean cruises and European river cruises. Plus, Steve shares a personal update on his recovery and upcoming travel plans. What You'll Learn: 🌊...What You'll Learn: 🌊 Key differences between Caribbean and European cruises:
☀️ Best times to sail for each destination
🍹 Relaxation vs. exploration — which cruise suits your style?
📅 How to plan your perfect cruise getaway
Bonus Segment:
🎙️ "Hey Steve!" — Steve answers your top Disney World travel questions and shares expert cruise tips to help you decide where to set sail next.

Ready to plan your next adventure? Contact Steve at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com]]>754caribbeancruise,fun,podcast,rivercruise,travel,traveladvisor,vacationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-episode-24-from-mgm-to-hollywood-studios-the-transformation-of-a-disney-classic-theme-park--63099304Why You’ll Love It: This episode is perfect for Disney history enthusiasts and park fans eager to learn how Hollywood Studios became the immersive storytelling wonderland it is today!
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you’re loving the show!
Magical Tip of the Week: Planning a visit to Hollywood Studios? Contact me at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com to book your trip.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-episode-24-from-mgm-to-hollywood-studios-the-transformation-of-a-disney-classic-theme-park--63099304]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63099304Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:53:30 +0000Steven CohenLights, Camera, Transformation! In this episode, Steve dives into the fascinating history of Disney’s MGM Studios and its evolution into Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Learn why the park underwent this big change. The Q&A segment of "Hey Steve"...Why You’ll Love It: This episode is perfect for Disney history enthusiasts and park fans eager to learn how Hollywood Studios became the immersive storytelling wonderland it is today!
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you’re loving the show!
Magical Tip of the Week: Planning a visit to Hollywood Studios? Contact me at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com to book your trip.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-episode-24-from-mgm-to-hollywood-studios-the-transformation-of-a-disney-classic-theme-park--63099304]]>1020disney,disneyworld,hollywoodstudios,mgmstudios,podcastfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-holiday-travel-tips-what-to-do-what-to-avoid-listener-q-a--62693070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62693070Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:38:26 +0000Steven CohenIn Episode 23, I dive into all things holiday travel! From the festive magic to tips on how to make your trip stress-free, this episode is packed with advice for making the most out of your holiday getaway. Plus, I return to the listener Q&A segment,...710holiday,podcast,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-universal-epic-universe-and-all-inclusive-resorts--62597200
Get ready to experience Universal’s newest and most exciting park! I’m diving into all the amazing details we know so far about Epic Universe, from jaw-dropping attractions to immersive lands that will take your breath away.

DO's and DON'Ts of All-Inclusive Resorts
If an all-inclusive vacation sounds like a dream, you won’t want to miss this. I’m breaking down the essential DO's and DON'Ts to make sure your experience is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Plus, I’ll share some of my top resort picks to help you find your perfect fit.

Why Book with Me?
Your vacation should be magical, and I’m here to make sure it’s everything you dreamed of! With my expertise and attention to detail, I can help you find the best resorts, the perfect theme park experiences, and those little touches that make all the difference. Contact me today at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com to start planning!

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and let me know what you think of the show! I’d love to hear from you, so reach out if you have questions or need advice on your next adventure!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62597200Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:25:29 +0000Steven CohenThe Countdown to Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe! Get ready to experience Universal’s newest and most exciting park! I’m diving into all the amazing details we know so far about Epic Universe, from jaw-dropping attractions to immersive lands...
Get ready to experience Universal’s newest and most exciting park! I’m diving into all the amazing details we know so far about Epic Universe, from jaw-dropping attractions to immersive lands that will take your breath away.

DO's and DON'Ts of All-Inclusive Resorts
If an all-inclusive vacation sounds like a dream, you won’t want to miss this. I’m breaking down the essential DO's and DON'Ts to make sure your experience is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Plus, I’ll share some of my top resort picks to help you find your perfect fit.

Why Book with Me?
Your vacation should be magical, and I’m here to make sure it’s everything you dreamed of! With my expertise and attention to detail, I can help you find the best resorts, the perfect theme park experiences, and those little touches that make all the difference. Contact me today at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com to start planning!

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and let me know what you think of the show! I’d love to hear from you, so reach out if you have questions or need advice on your next adventure!]]>771allinclusiveresorts,canada,epicuniverse,podcast,universalstudiosfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-wave-season-is-here-get-ready-to-cruise-with-magical-destinations-by-steve--62430093
Ready to plan your trip? Reach out to me anytime at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com, and let's make your dream vacation a reality!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-wave-season-is-here-get-ready-to-cruise-with-magical-destinations-by-steve--62430093]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62430093Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:44:22 +0000Steven CohenIn this episode, I dive into everything you need to know about the cruise industry's Wave Season and why it's the best time to book your next adventure! Plus, I’m sharing a personal milestone that’s been a big part of my journey this year. And don’t...
Ready to plan your trip? Reach out to me anytime at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com, and let's make your dream vacation a reality!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-wave-season-is-here-get-ready-to-cruise-with-magical-destinations-by-steve--62430093]]>915beaches,cruise,fun,magicaldestinationsbysteve,mdbs,med,podcast,relaxation,sun,travel,waveseasonfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-land-to-sea-adventure-hot-disney-deals-expert-cruising-tips--62352418And as always, I’m here to help with any questions or to book your dream vacation. Let’s make magic happen!
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#disneydeals #disney #CruiseTips #TravelExpert #DisneyVacations #PodcastLife #travelwithme #podcast #magicaldestinationsbysteve #travelAdvisor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62352418Sun, 13 Oct 2024 21:03:04 +0000Steven CohenGet ready for a fast-paced journey from land to sea in this exciting episode! 🚢🌍 First, we dive into the hottest Disney vacation deals that you won’t want to miss! Then, I’m taking you onboard as we set sail with practical tips for both first-time...And as always, I’m here to help with any questions or to book your dream vacation. Let’s make magic happen!
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-land-to-sea-adventure-hot-disney-deals-expert-cruising-tips--62352418


#disneydeals #disney #CruiseTips #TravelExpert #DisneyVacations #PodcastLife #travelwithme #podcast #magicaldestinationsbysteve #travelAdvisor]]>722cruisetips,deals,disney,disneydeals,disneyvacations,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,podcastlife,travel,travelexpert,travelwithmefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-let-s-explore-alaska-beyond-the-cruises--62149421Got a travel question or ready to book your dream trip to Alaska (or anywhere else)? Reach out to me at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com.
Adventure awaits!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62149421Sat, 28 Sep 2024 23:32:09 +0000Steven CohenIn this episode, we’re taking a different approach to visiting Alaska—no cruises here! Instead, we dive into the excitement of Land Tours and why this unique adventure might be your perfect way to explore the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness. Plus,...Got a travel question or ready to book your dream trip to Alaska (or anywhere else)? Reach out to me at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com.
Adventure awaits!]]>985alaska,denali,fun,landtours,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,travel,traveladvisor,travelexpertfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-mission-accomplished--62063504This episode is brought to you by the Ears2Ears Podcast where hosts Steve and Mickey take you behind the magic and share expert travel tips to make your next Disney trip unforgettable!
Need help planning your dream vacation or Disney getaway? Contact me, Steve Cohen, your personal Travel Advisor, at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com!
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-mission-accomplished--62063504]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62063504Sun, 22 Sep 2024 06:52:30 +0000Steven CohenIn this exciting episode, I’m recapping my latest adventure to Walt Disney World! I went with 3 mission objectives in mind—did I succeed? Tune in to find out if the mission was accomplished! 🎢✨ This episode is brought to you by the Ears2Ears Podcast...This episode is brought to you by the Ears2Ears Podcast where hosts Steve and Mickey take you behind the magic and share expert travel tips to make your next Disney trip unforgettable!
Need help planning your dream vacation or Disney getaway? Contact me, Steve Cohen, your personal Travel Advisor, at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com!
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-mission-accomplished--62063504]]>1044disney,disneyworld,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,traveladvisorfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-europe-or-canada-this-fall--61305359]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61305359Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:56:57 +0000Steven CohenFall Travel Choices – Europe or Canada? Are you planning a trip this fall but can't decide between Europe or Canada? In this episode, I explore the benefits of traveling to Europe during the fall season, including my top destination picks. If Europe...]]>684canada,cpr,ems,europe,fall,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,shoulderseason,travelfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-of-mdbs--61232829
Planning your next adventure? Reach out to me at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61232829Sun, 01 Sep 2024 23:41:53 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 16: Join me as I take you on a magical two-day trip to Disneyland! In this episode, I dive into the Happiest Haunt Tour, answer your questions about the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass, and share some insider tips for navigating Magic Kingdom Park....
Planning your next adventure? Reach out to me at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com.]]>1198adventure,disney,disneyland,fun,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,travel,traveladvisorfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15--61032413Link to online passport renewal: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61032413Thu, 15 Aug 2024 02:53:47 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 15:  Do you have a passport? Do you need to renew? How about some Disney news? All this and more in this podcast. I want to thank you for listening to the podcast. The podcast is growing an audience here in the States and Japan.  Link to...Link to online passport renewal: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html ]]>776disney,passport,podcastfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-cruises-theme-parks-and-pittsburgh--60931393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60931393Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:53:04 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 14: Let's talk Cruises, Theme Parks and Pittsburgh. All three topics make this 14th Episode. You will be surprised to learn about what Pittsburgh has to offer. 1106disney,magicaldestinationsbysteve,pittsburgh,podcasts,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-relax-and-refresh--60690206scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60690206Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:04:19 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 13: Relax and Refresh: Join me on my trip to Hollywood and a Cruise to Catalina Island and what I did with my phone. If you are looking to plan a vacation, reach out to Magical Destinations by Steve at scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com.scohen@curatedtravelcollection.com.]]>1032hollywood,hollywoodheritagemuseum,magaicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,universalstudioshollywoodfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-jim-linsky--60406134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60406134Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:14:22 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 12 is Jim Linski. Jim is a Vacation Planner for all Disney Destinations and more for The Curated Travel Collection. Jim has an unusual path into his role as a Travel Advisor. JIm has covered a few newsworthy stories over his decades long...2483disney,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,thecureatedtravelcollection,travel,traveladvisor,traveltipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-hodge-podge--60258653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60258653Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:30:25 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 11: Hodge Podge of topics. We will talk about visiting Virgin River, Travel Insurance, Disney, Universal and why you should use me!1076canada,disney,hollywood,magicaldestinationsbysteve,mdbs,netflix,travleadvisor,universalstudios,virginriverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-part-2-china-trip--60091146scohen@cureatedtravelcollection.com. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60091146Sun, 19 May 2024 19:31:52 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 10: China Trip Part 2: The long awaited part 2 is here. I am joined by my wife Erin and we discuss our trip with Adventures By Disney and our experience. If you are ready to book your next adventure reach out to me at...scohen@cureatedtravelcollection.com. ]]>1980abd,adventuresbydisney,china,disney,food,hongkongdisneyland,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcasts,shanghaidisneyland,travel,travelpodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-china-part-1--59578254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59578254Mon, 22 Apr 2024 01:13:18 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 9: I am back from my Adventures By Disney trip to China. It was a wonderful trip. In this episode, I talk about flights, safety, food, and our Adventure Guides. Part 2 will include my wife and we talk about the adventure.1258adventuresbydisney,china,disney,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,travelagent,vacationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-heading-to-china--59158202https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-heading-to-china--59158202]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59158202Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:13:32 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 8: Heading to China with Adventures By Disney. The adventure includes 6 locations, 27 meals, transportation, accommodations, and 5 internal flights. I will tell you about the trip, and the story and the process of obtaining a Chinese Visa. I...https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-heading-to-china--59158202]]>1195adventuresbydisney,china,disney,hongkongdisney,magicaldestinationsbysteve,shanghaidisney,travel,travelagent,visasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-mickey--58936992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58936992Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:35:25 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 7 is Mickey. It is not  the Mickey you are thinking of, but it is someone who has history and stories in the DIsney universe, just like Mickey Mouse.  Mickey Folgheraiter is an amazing storyteller and you will want to tune in to hear about his...2442disney,disneyland,mickeymouse,podcast,queenmaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-summer-travel-and-river-cruising--58726669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58726669Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:35:50 +0000Steven CohenOn the podcast I talk about what is summer travel? I provide you with a few reasons why summer travel is popular. The 2nd part I talk about how fun river cruising can be. I recap my river cruise from Paris to Normandy. As always you can contact me at...1130disneylandparis,normandy,paris,rivercruising,summer,tourism,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-thinking-warm-weather-time--58650169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58650169Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:14:10 +0000Steven CohenDo you like to travel to a warm destination? In this episode we will explore warm destinations and island hopping as well. I mention a couple of teasers coming soon and you do not want to miss hearing about the new adventures. You can subscribe to my...882facebook,instagram,mdbs,podcast,travel,traveladvisor,travelagent,warmdestinationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-of-mdbs-it-s-me--58568949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58568949Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:42:45 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 4 of my podcast with a special guest, me. I talk about being flexible while traveling. I also talk about a cruising to Alaska this summer. It is not to late.1002alaska,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,summer,travel,traveladviosr,vacationfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kolby-labree--58475334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58475334Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:39:04 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 3 is Kolby LaBree is co-owner and operator of BellingHistory with the Good Time Girls in Bellingham, Washington. Founded in 2011, the Good Time Girls are known for their entertaining history tours and events led by costumed guides. Kolby is a...1494bellingham,bellinghistory,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,tourismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-amy-westerman--58225646
https://www.spreaker.com/user/8261019/episode-2-amy-westerman]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58225646Sun, 07 Jan 2024 20:57:36 +0000Steven CohenAmy Westerman, a veteran travel agent with 24 years of experience and a team of over 250 advisors, created Ears of Experience, a luxury travel agency specializing in Disney destinations, in 2009. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Ears of Experience...
https://www.spreaker.com/user/8261019/episode-2-amy-westerman]]>1694curatedtravelcollection,disney,magicaldestinationsbysteve,podcast,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magical-destinations-by-steve-podcast-episode-1--58156622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58156622Sat, 30 Dec 2023 19:02:24 +0000Steven CohenWelcome to Magical Destinations By Steve or MDBS the podcast that takes you on a journey around the world without ever leaving the comfort of your headphones. I'm your host, Steve Cohen and I'm thrilled to be your guide through the exciting realms of...1085cruising,curatedtravelcollection.,disney,magicaldestnationsbysteve,mdbs,travel,traveladvisor,travelagentfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/randolph-mantooth--54023689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54023689Sun, 28 May 2023 19:14:59 +0000Steven CohenThe most listened to Medic2Medic Podcast. Today also was the last episode of the series of Emergency! to air on NBC.2441emergency,ems,emt,medic2medic,nbc,paramedics,podcasts,randolphmantooth,universalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medic2medic-s-last-podcast--53397699This episode has Eric Chase from EMS Improv guest host as talks to me. Here is your chance to hear my story. Enjoy the final episode of Medic2Medic and thank you.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53397699Fri, 31 Mar 2023 01:43:41 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 270: Medic2Medic Podcast says goodbye with this episode. It has been my honor and pleasure to bring this podcast to you over the past 7.5 years. I was also honored that in the first 2 years of being in the top 10 of EMS podcasts selected by...This episode has Eric Chase from EMS Improv guest host as talks to me. Here is your chance to hear my story. Enjoy the final episode of Medic2Medic and thank you.]]>3284career,cary,ems,emt,medic2medic,paramedics,philadelphia,pittsburgh,podcasts,storytelling,thankyou,washington,whatcomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-15--53361530Note: I want to thank all my guests who have made VOEMS possible. Steve]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53361530Tue, 28 Mar 2023 02:53:25 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #15 This is the final of the series before the Medic2Medic Podcast finale. The series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Jeff Dill and Jon McCarthy. The stories go from surreal to oddly unique. VOEMS lets me revisit some...Note: I want to thank all my guests who have made VOEMS possible. Steve]]>1949ems,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,podcast,storytelling,voemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-14--53332029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53332029Sat, 25 Mar 2023 07:03:12 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #14. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with a Pennsylvania connection. Steve Wirth and Ev Binns join the series and provide stories that will enlighten and humble you. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the...1338ems,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,podcastsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-13--53281299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53281299Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:07:32 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #13. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Dave Lindell and Lloyd Parker. Both of the guests have over 100 years of EMS experience. You will hear 2 stories that will put a smile on your face as well as a...1030ems,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,storytelling,voemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voems-12--53248515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53248515Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:38:53 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #12. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Todd Stout and Jon Washko. You will hear how all three of us intertwine in this crazy world of EMS. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests...1529ems,emts,hahnemann,medic2medic,paramedic,podcasts,ssm,storytelling,voemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-11--53174235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53174235Sun, 12 Mar 2023 17:51:31 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #11. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with a visit to my former EMS service Medical Rescue Team South Authority. David Terkel and Doug Widmer share their stories about the impact of a patient and what it...1261ambulance,ems,emts,medic2medic,mrtsa,paramedics,pittsburgh,podcast,storytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-10--53123485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53123485Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:25:13 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #10. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Valerie Bestland and Avi Golden. Valerie tells us a few stories that you will enjoy and learn. Valerie talks a little bit about the organization that she founded....898ems1,emsworld,emts,jems,medic2medic,paramedics,podcast,storytelling,voemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-9--53083857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53083857Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:50:55 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #9. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Jon Politis. Jon provides 2 stories that provide valuable lessons and advice. With over 50 years of public safety service as a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, chief,...1130ems,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,stories,storytelling,voems,voicesofemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-8--52859973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52859973Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:35:05 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #8. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with EMS legends AJ Heightman and Walt Stoy. Both have long roots and history in the world of EMS. It is another episode that you don't want to miss. VOEMS lets me...1671emseducation,emts,jems,medic2medic,paramedics,pittsburgh,podcasts,voemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-7--52798943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52798943Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:50:07 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #7. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Kris Kaull and Jonathon Feit. Both are leaders and innovators in EMS and technology. Listen as they provide sound advice in their stories. Kris mentions his TED...1258ems1,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,voemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-6--52776485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52776485Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:31:42 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #6. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with the City of Pittsburgh edition. Doug Garretson and Mike Yee, both had an impact on my journey. This is Doug's first appearance but he tells an emotional story that...1707emts,medic2medic,paramedic,pghems,pittsburgh,podcast,storytelling,voemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-5--52715328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52715328Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:42:11 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #5. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with two extraordinary medics and their stories. Eric Chase and Mike Taigman tell stories of compassion and about patients that have impacted both seasoned medics. VOEMS...1664compassion,ems,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,podcastsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-4--52677311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52677311Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:34:47 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #4 The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with two legends in EMS. Marvin Wayne and Peter Antevy join me to tell one more story, which I know you will enjoy. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast...1498bellingham,ems,emts,florida,medic2medic,medicaldirectors,paramedics,podcast,podcasts,voicesofemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-3--52511075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52511075Sat, 28 Jan 2023 15:46:30 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #3. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Cary Area EMS Part 2. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story. I spent 19 years as the Chief of Cary Area EMS....1029caems,ems,emts,fun,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,storytelling,voemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-2--52510693
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52510693Sun, 22 Jan 2023 18:51:23 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #2. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Cary Area EMS Part 1. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story. I spent 19 years as the Chief of Cary Area EMS,...
]]>1630ambulance,caems,cary,ems,emts,family,medic2medic,northcarolina,paramedics,podcast,publicsafety,voems,voicesofemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-ems-1--52448125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52448125Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:19:30 +0000Steven CohenVoices of EMS #1: Welcome to the limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS). VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story. Some of the segments will have one or two guests telling their stories. VOEMS will...1068ems,emts,medic2medic,medicmindset,parameidcs,podcasts,voems,voicesofemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-sugrue--52359686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52359686Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:38:54 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 269 is Michael Sugrue. Michael is the author of RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, Ph.D., they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the...2140book,ems,lawenforcement,medic2medic,mentalhealth,milatary,podcast,police,ptsi,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/valerie-bestland--52274933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52274933Sat, 24 Dec 2022 19:15:27 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 268 is Valerie Bestland. Valerie is a critical care flight medic and is the founder and CEO of “All EMS Women." Valerie uses her expertise and decades of EMS experience to mentor other women in the EMS industry as a blogger and podcaster, she...1774ems,emts,flightmedic,medic2medic,paramedicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kelsay-irby--52149802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52149802Sat, 10 Dec 2022 21:44:12 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 267 is Kelsay Irby. Kelsay is a nurse who did something ER nurses thought about doing but never acted on. Kelsay called for an EMS response to help out in the Emergency Room. At that time, the ER was in chaos. Kelsay grew up in Alaska working...2321alaska,ems,emts,er,hospital,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/derek-hanley--52023881Links for the book
DOHP.net/books and Instagram:@thatsdohp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52023881Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:26:29 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 266 is Dekek Hanley. Derek is a long-time paramedic and disabled veteran combat medic, author, and published photographer. His new forthcoming book, Photos from the Front Line: A Year on the Streets of Alameda County lands on December 1, 2022....Links for the book
DOHP.net/books and Instagram:@thatsdohp]]>1992combatmedic,ems,emsworld,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,photographer,photos,photosfromthefrontline,podcast,usairforcefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-levy--51798068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51798068Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:29:47 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 265 is Michael Levy. Michael is the Medical Director for a few fire departments in Anchorage, Alaska, including the Anchorage Fire Department. Michael has served in Alaska for over 30 years, and if you recall the show Northern Exposure, he has...2066alaska,anchorage,emergencymedicine,ems,emt,firedepartment,northernexposure,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safebvm--51732014info@savebvm.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51732014Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:40:43 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 264 is about the company safeBVM. Co-Founders Haris Shekhani and Prathamesh Prabhudesai and Chief Revenue Officer Holly Stewart join me to discuss their company and their new airway product Sotair. Sotair is a flow limiting valve that limits...info@savebvm.com.]]>2131airway,bioengineering,ems,emsworldexpo,emts,georgiatech,paramedicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-moon-kevin-hazzard--51511513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51511513Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:59:58 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 263 is John Moon and Kevin Hazzard. It was my honor to have both John and Kevin on Medic2Medic to talk about Kevin's new book Ambulance Sirens: The story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics. It was a double honor as I had a...3376ems,freedomhouse,medic2medic,paramedictraining,pghems,pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvin-wayne-the-aed--51300564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51300564Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:29:06 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 262 is Dr. Marvin Wayne. Marv, as he is liked to be called, joins me for his 2nd appearance.on Medic2Medic. Do you know how the AED was invented? Do you know where it came from? Where was the first out of the hospital use of an AED? What did...2074aed,em,emergencymedicine,ems,emspodcasts,emts,history,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,whatcomcountyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jennifer-russell-and-josh-bennett--51104812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51104812Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:41:01 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 261 is Jennifer Russell and Josh Bennett. Jennifer and Josh are the founders of the EMS Consulting Firm Protego Critical Communications Consultants (PC3). They started PC3 because they both recognized that the current trajectory of the EMS...2515centerforemergencymedicine,ems,emts,firefighters,paramedics,pittsburgh,pittsburghemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-martin-gill--50986640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50986640Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:51:37 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 260: You are on an airplane. You hear over the intercom, is there a medical professional on board, please identify yourself. I am joined by Dr. Christian Martin-Gill to answer questions about inflight emergencies. Chris serves as Chief of the...2016airlines,airplane,ems,emts,inflightemergenices,medic2medic,paramedics,pittsburgh,podcast,upmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-schwester--50603448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50603448Sun, 17 Jul 2022 15:56:20 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 259 is Dan Schwester. Dan has been a paramedic since June 2000. He has served in a variety of roles, including education, field training, clinical supervision, and active practice as a paramedic He is the Managing Partner of Overrun...2289emergency!,ems,ems1,emts,newjersey,overrunproductions,paramedics,podcastingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jamie-pafford-gresham--50166436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50166436Sat, 11 Jun 2022 16:38:14 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 258 is Jamie Pafford-Gresham. As President and CEO of Pafford Medical Services, Inc., company co-owner, Jamie declares the vision, mission, culture and image for Pafford Medical Services’ leaders, managers, supervisors, and employees. By so...1898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scarlett-lewis-re-podcast--50020928
Episode 166 is Scarlett Lewis and a different podcast for you and me. Scarlett is the mom of Jesse Lewis who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting 6 years ago. That day in December Jesse alongside 19 classmates and six educators lost their lives in a mass shooting. ‪Scarlett takes us through that tragic day from sending Jesse to school, leaving work after hearing about the shooting, arriving back at the school, the meeting place for the parents with missing children, which was a firehouse. Scarlett provides intimate details of this as well as Jesse, JT (Jesse's older brother) and insight to the Sandy Hook community. We also learn how forgiveness and love play an important role in her life today. A message left behind by Jesse would lead to the Choose Love Enrichment Program founded by Scarlett. The Choose Love Enrichment Program is a no-cost Pre-K through 12th grade social and emotional learning program that teaches educators and their students how to choose love in any circumstance and helps them become connected, resilient, and empowered individuals.
You will want to hear her story and how inspirational Scarlett and the Choose Love Movement are.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50020928Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:54:29 +0000Steven CohenAfter the tragedy at Robb Elementary, I thought I would replay my conversation with Scarlett Lewis. Scarlett's son Jesse was at Sandy Hook and Scarlett relives that day with me and see where it has led her. Episode 166 is Scarlett Lewis and a...
Episode 166 is Scarlett Lewis and a different podcast for you and me. Scarlett is the mom of Jesse Lewis who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting 6 years ago. That day in December Jesse alongside 19 classmates and six educators lost their lives in a mass shooting. ‪Scarlett takes us through that tragic day from sending Jesse to school, leaving work after hearing about the shooting, arriving back at the school, the meeting place for the parents with missing children, which was a firehouse. Scarlett provides intimate details of this as well as Jesse, JT (Jesse's older brother) and insight to the Sandy Hook community. We also learn how forgiveness and love play an important role in her life today. A message left behind by Jesse would lead to the Choose Love Enrichment Program founded by Scarlett. The Choose Love Enrichment Program is a no-cost Pre-K through 12th grade social and emotional learning program that teaches educators and their students how to choose love in any circumstance and helps them become connected, resilient, and empowered individuals.
You will want to hear her story and how inspirational Scarlett and the Choose Love Movement are.]]>3365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-eso-ems-index--49888270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49888270Sat, 21 May 2022 17:27:22 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 257 is the ESO EMS Index with Brent Myers, Remle Crowe, and Tony Fernandez. We take an inside look at the Index and answer a few questions about the process and what is EMS data? To have the three guests on the podcast for this discussion and...2183data,ems,emsindex,emt,eso,medic2medicpodcast,paramedic,qifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christy-warren--49295154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49295154Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:47:17 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 256 is Christy Warren. Christy is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley (California) Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic, with seventeen years as a professional firefighter. Christy shares her...2492berkely,callforhelp,ems,emt,firefighter,gethelp,medic2medic,mentalhealth,mentalwellbeing,parameidc,podcasts,ptsd,safecall,suicidetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-kelly-and-josh-worth--49125506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49125506Sun, 20 Mar 2022 20:54:47 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 255 is Executive Director Jeff Kelly and Chief Josh Worth from Medical Rescue Team South Authority (MRTSA). Both have extensive EMS experience as providers, educators, and leaders, as you will hear in the podcast. Both were born in the...2496ambulacne,ems,emsleadership,emts,leadership,medic2medicpodcast,mrtsa,paramedics,pittsburgh,podcasts,storytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roy-cox--48962766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48962766Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:16:54 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 254 is Roy Cox. Roy retired from the City of Pittsburgh EMS after 41 years in 2018. Roy was one of my Training Officers when I was hired by the City of Pittsburgh. We talk about Roy's extraordinary career with the City, a few stories are told,...2535emseducation,emspodcasts,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,pittsburgh,pittsburghems,podcasts,storytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dov-maisel--48798806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48798806Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:44:25 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 253 is Dov Maisel. Dov is the Co-founder & Director of Operations at United Hatzalla of Israel. He is an inventor, innovator, public speaker, podcaster, and expert in disaster management. Dov is making a repeat appearance on Medic2Medic. We...2350ems,emts,israel,jems,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,unitedhatzallafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steven-nelson--48602612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48602612Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:24:09 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 252 is Steven Nelson. Steven is currently a licensed paramedic with Harris County Emergency Corps, a 911 EMS agency in Houston, Texas, Steven is the author of the article in JEMS "My Experience As a Black Paramedic". After his time as a...2069ems,emt,inclusion,jems,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-davis--48405467https://www.guardiansnutritionandfitness.com/ and on Instagram @guardians.nutrition.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48405467Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:50:00 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 251 is Mike Davis. After 10 plus years in the Army, Mike started his EMS career at Cary Area EMS. Mike also has an entrepreneurial spirit, which led him to start his business Guardians Nutrition & Fitness. Guardians Nutrition & Fitness serves...https://www.guardiansnutritionandfitness.com/ and on Instagram @guardians.nutrition.]]>1719army,caryems,ems,emts,fitness,mentalhealth,military,nurses,paramedicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rikki-tripp--48202649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48202649Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:47:13 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 250 is Rickquel Tripp, MD MPH. Rikki is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, EMS faculty, and Medical Director of 4 different EMS agencies in the Pittsburgh area. She has chaired the Networking Committee of the Physician...2767diversity,ems,emts,medic2medic,naemsp,navy,paramedics,pittsburgh,upmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-louis--48039958https://aerosolessmedical.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48039958Sat, 25 Dec 2021 08:05:01 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 249: Dr. Paul Louis is making his second visit to the podcast. Paul is the co-founder of Aerosoless Medical and the Safety Neb. Paul is here to provide an update on the Safety Neb.  The Safety Nebulizer mask with viral filters that were...https://aerosolessmedical.com/]]>1389covid-19,ems,emts,medic2medic,paramedic,respiratory,safety,safetynebfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginny-renkiewicz--47894252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47894252Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:21:41 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 248 is Ginny Renkiewicz is an Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration at Methodist University and an award winning EMS educator and innovator. Ginny is 22 years in EMS as a Paramedic, instructor, and Program Director. Ginny volunteers...1996ems,ems10,emseducation,emt,medic2medic,mentalhealth,methodist university,naemsp,paramedic,podcasts,researchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/randolph-mantooth--47765081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47765081Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:39:49 +0000Steven CohenRandolph Mantooth Re-Podcast Episode: It is the time of year when I replay the most listened to podcast from Medic2Medic. The story of how Mr. Mantooth became a guest goes like this. The podcast had a few objectives when I started 6 years ago. A few...2441emergency!,ems,emt,firefighter,la,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,randolphmantooth,squad51,tvfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tracy-moore--47573491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47573491Sat, 20 Nov 2021 17:01:28 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 247 is Tracy Moore. Tracy served as a Minneapolis firefighter and captain for more than 20 years. During her career as a fire captain, Tracy earned the Meritorious Service Unit Citation Medal. She was also presented with the Community Service...1990amazon,ems,emts,firefighter,firefighting,genderequality,medic2medic,mfd,minneapolis,paramedic,thefireshefightstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/darla-varrenti--47347842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47347842Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:09:59 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 246 is Darla Varrenti. Darla is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Nick Of Time Foundation. The Foundations was created in memory of her 16 yr old son, a multisport athlete who appeared healthy until suffering a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Did you know...1632cardiacarrest,cpr,ems,emts,football,hearteducation,heartscreening,highschooathlete,highscool,medic2medicpodcast,mediconefoundation,nickoftime,paramedics,sca,seattlefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-boyko-and-scott-ryckman--47114894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47114894Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:54:55 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 245 are Division Chiefs of EMS Ben Boyko and Scott Ryckman. Ben is the Division Chief for Ferndale Fire District 7, and Scott is the Division Chief for Bellingham Fire Department. They work together very well to provide leadership, guidance,...4242bellingham,bellinghamfiredepartment,ems,emts,ferndale,ferndaledistrict7,firedepartments,fireservice,washington,whatcom,whatcomcounty,whatcomemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-mcgarvey--46859245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46859245Sat, 09 Oct 2021 10:00:17 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 244 is Kevin McGarvey Kevin is an emergency physician and entrepreneur with a passion for commercializing healthcare innovations that patients and providers love. Today, he is the CEO and co-founder of Hippo Health, a team-based telehealth...2061ems,emt,paramedic,podcast,telehalthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-hilley--46679014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46679014Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:00:21 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 243 is Mike Hilley. Mike is the EMS Manager of Whatcom County EMS and my boss. Mike brings over 25 years of EMS and Fire experience as a Paramedic, Firefighter, and EMS Chief to his role here in Whatcom County. Mike takes on his journey from...2338alaska,coastguard,ems,emts,firefighter,kingcounty,medicone,paramedic,seattle,whatcomcounty,whatcomemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-wirth-and-matthew-konya--46478911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46478911Sat, 11 Sep 2021 22:11:33 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 242 is Steve Wirth and Matthew Koyna from PW&W Law Firm. PW&W is a legal leader in the EMS industry. Steve and Matt speak about the Paramedics that have been indicted in Colorado regarding the Mr. McClain case and the use of Ketamine.2411colarado,ems,emts,firedepartment,indictment,ketamine,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,pw&wfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-frank--46265080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46265080Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:28:31 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 241 is Joe Frank. Joe is a Captain in the Bellingham Fire Department and leader of the Community Paramedic program here in Whatcom County. Joe started his career in 2008 with BFD and was promoted to Captain in 2017. Joe takes us through his...2052bellingham,bfd,communityparamedic,ems,emts,firedepartment,medic2medic,parmedic,podcasts,whatcomcountyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-diclemente--46093987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46093987Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:41:05 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 240 is James DiClemente. James is a paramedic in Cambridge, MA and has spent the last 10 years focused on providing quality EMS education. James spent 8 years as a paramedic program director and currently runs the day to day operations of...2441cme,education,ems,emseducation,emts,nremt,paramedics,prodigyems,refresh2021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-bertels--45916361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45916361Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:07:43 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 239 is Joe Bertels. Joe in July retired from the Bellingham Fire Department after 33 years of service. Joe takes us from building boats to joining the department as a firefighter/paramedic. His first experience with an ambulance crew is an...2039bellingham,belllinghamfiredepartment,ems,emts,firefighter,medic2medeic,paramedic,podcasts,washington,whatcomcountyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elizabeth-marshall--45737765https://www.thebrothersnarms.co) to talk about CBD. BNA is a full-service lifestyle brand/CBD company focused on working with Veterans, Athletes, and First Responders. We were also joined by BNA's Director of Operations Mervin Forero. During the podcast, Elizabeth tells us about her beginnings in the world of modeling, struggles, and how CBD has helped her with her anxiety. We talk about the misconceptions that surround CBD use and the education that is needed.

I want to thank Tim Nowak, CEO of Emergency Medical Solutions for reaching out to his network and for creating a poll on CBD use in the public safety arena. The results are mentioned in the podcast.

https://www.spreaker.com/user/8261019/elizabeth-marshall]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45737765Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:59:21 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 238 is Elizabeth Marshall. Elizabeth is an internationally published cover model, bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and fitness professional. Elizabeth has teamed up with Brothers N Arms (BNA) (https://www.thebrothersnarms.co) to talk about CBD. BNA...https://www.thebrothersnarms.co) to talk about CBD. BNA is a full-service lifestyle brand/CBD company focused on working with Veterans, Athletes, and First Responders. We were also joined by BNA's Director of Operations Mervin Forero. During the podcast, Elizabeth tells us about her beginnings in the world of modeling, struggles, and how CBD has helped her with her anxiety. We talk about the misconceptions that surround CBD use and the education that is needed.

I want to thank Tim Nowak, CEO of Emergency Medical Solutions for reaching out to his network and for creating a poll on CBD use in the public safety arena. The results are mentioned in the podcast.

https://www.spreaker.com/user/8261019/elizabeth-marshall]]>1660anxiety,brothersnarms,cbd,education,ems,emts,fitness,medic2medic,paramedics,podcast,publicsafetyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leigh-goodman--45567103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45567103Sun, 04 Jul 2021 02:36:16 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 237 is Leigh Goodman. Leigh is the Director of Emergency Medical Services for the Town of Trumbull. Leigh combines her passion for Emergency Medical Services & Education and brings this passion to her leadership as Chief. Previously Chief...2452ems,emts,leadership,medic2medic,paramedic,podcasts,socialmedia,trumbullems,volunteersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-diaz--45367959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45367959Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:02:43 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 236 is Michael Diaz. Michael is an EMT for AMR in Los Angles County and was featured in an article titled "The Broken Front Line", by Ava Kofman from ProPublica.The article takes us inside the ambulance during the height of the pandemic and...1770amr,covid,ems,emts,firedepartment,losangles,medic2medic,paramedics,podcast,propublicafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keenan-hart--45186180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45186180Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:34:09 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 235 is Keenan Hart. Keenan is the Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Integrated TeleHealth Solutions (ITS). The use of TeleHealth Services is becoming mainstream in healthcare and starting to enter the world of EMS. Keenan's path into...1991bigbangtheory,communication,ems,emt,innovation,mentalhealth,paramedic,telamed,teleahealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-odgers--44987950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44987950Sun, 23 May 2021 16:49:51 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 234 is Andrew Odgers. We head to New Zealand this week and speak to Andrew Odgers. Andrew is a Paramedic in New Zealand for the Emergency Ambulance Service. Andrew gives us an inside look at the EMS practice in New Zealand as well as the EMS...1858ems,emts,newzealand,paramedics,qifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/melissa-bernstein--44855902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44855902Sun, 16 May 2021 18:52:54 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 233 is Melissa Bernstein. Melissa along with her husband Doug is the Co-Founder of the toy company Melissa & Doug, which has created over 5,000 children’s products and sold billions of dollars of toys since its inception. Raised by educators,...2455askforhelp,ems,emts,lifelines,lifelines.com,melissaanddoug,melissaberstein,mentalhealth,paramedics,suicide,toysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cali-estes--44601471associated with it, place her at the top in the field of addiction therapy. Cali has a program for first responders that we talk about. Cali shares personal stories about her struggles and how she overcame her addiction to become a leader in the field of addiction therapy. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44601471Mon, 03 May 2021 03:22:15 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 232 is Cali Estes. Dr. Estes has over 20 years of experience working with drug, alcohol, and food addictions. Her deep understanding of drug and alcohol addiction, including the behaviors and ramifications that are associated with it, place...associated with it, place her at the top in the field of addiction therapy. Cali has a program for first responders that we talk about. Cali shares personal stories about her struggles and how she overcame her addiction to become a leader in the field of addiction therapy. ]]>1679addiction,askforhelp,ems,emts,firstresponders,health,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,therapy,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rob-lawrence--44384592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44384592Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:22:56 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 231 is Rob Lawrence. Rob is the Executive Director of the California Ambulance Association as well as the part-time Director of Strategic Implementation for Pro EMS of Cambridge Massachusetts. Rob is originally from the United Kingdom where he...2151ambulance,ems,emsfuture,emts,leadership,milatary,paramedics,ukfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ann-doll-and-jonathan-larsen--44296275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44296275Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:47:29 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 230 is Ann Doll and Jonathan Larsen. Ann Doll serves as Executive Director of the ResuscitationAcademy Foundation. Ann helped create the RA in 2008. She also serves as the Secretariat for the Global Resuscitation Alliance, a coalition of...1822cpr,ems,emt,hc-cpr,medic0ne,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,ra,resuscitationacademy,seattlefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malora-christensen--44195781malorachristensen@seamarchc.org or respondwhatcom.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44195781Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:33:47 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 229 is Malora Christensen. Malora is the Program Manager for Whatcom County’s high-intensity diversion programs; GRACE and LEAD. Both programs provide intensive services for people in Whatcom County who have complex challenges and often...malorachristensen@seamarchc.org or respondwhatcom.org]]>1803communityparamedicine,communityparamedics,communitypartners,diversion,ems,emts,grace,lead,medic2medic,mobileintergratedhealthcare,parmedics,socialwork,whatcomcountyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nick-nudell-and-katie-siman--44086821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44086821Sun, 28 Mar 2021 16:11:26 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 228 is Nick Nudell and Katie Simon. Nick is the Co-founder and Katie is the Executive Director of the American Paramedic Association. Nick is a paramedic currently working in a moderately busy suburban remote 911 system in Colorado. He is...2138911,ambulance,americanparamedicassociation,colorado,ems,emt,leadership,medic2medic,paramedic,safetyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-moore--43987983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43987983Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:07:25 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 227 is Scott Moore. Scott Moore, Esq. is the owner of Moore EMS Consulting, LLC and an active EMT for over 30 years. Scott has held various executive positions, at several ambulance services in Massachusetts. Scott specializes in Human...2176ems,emspodcasts,emts,lawyer,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,refresh2021,violence,violenceinemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rick-pionkowski--43881612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43881612Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:31:31 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 226 is Rick Pionkowski. Rick is an Emergency Physician and the Co-Founder of Julota. Julota automates collaboration between emergency responders, clinical practitioners, and caseworkers. Julota is the first and only platform built to connect...1936communitymedicine,communityparamedics,ems,emspodcasts,emt,medic2medic,mentalhealth,paramedic,paramedics,softwarefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-barile--43777925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43777925Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:56:30 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 225 is John Barile. John is 30 plus year Paramedic with Cary Area EMS. John has served as a firefighter, educator, paramedic, Chief, and numerous other roles in public safety. We talk about John's start in EMS, his role on National Medical...1428caems,caryareaems,carync,dmat,ems,emt,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,podcastsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/graeme-taylor--43678889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43678889Mon, 01 Mar 2021 01:00:32 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 224 is Graeme Taylor who spent 21 years working in EMS in British Columbia, Canada, and the author of "A Paramedic Tales". The book provides an uncensored look at the life of first responders. Graeme is living in Australia and we discuss how...1629aparamedictales,australia,canada,ems,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,podcast,writterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-sayre--43567435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43567435Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:41:16 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 223 is Michael Sayre. Michael is the Medical Director for the Seattle Fire Department and works as an EM Physician at Harborview Medical Center. He also serves as the Medical Director for the Michael K. Copass Paramedic Training Program at the...2378covid19,emergencymedicine,ems,emspodcasts,emts,harborview,medic2medic,paramedics,pittsburgh,podcasts,seattle,seattlefiredepartmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marion-houle--43449180Note: This podcast was recorded prior to Wake County Government's decision to terminate the 911 contract with Cary Area EMS.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43449180Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:08:16 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 222 is Marion Houle. Marion is the Chief of Cary Area EMS and was my replacement when I moved to the Pacific Northwest. Marion is making his second appearance on the podcast. We catch up on how the new position and transition is going? We...Note: This podcast was recorded prior to Wake County Government's decision to terminate the 911 contract with Cary Area EMS.]]>1755cary,caryareaems,ems,emt,leadership,medic2medic,paramedic,podcastsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/travis-dierks--43224729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43224729Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:51:08 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 221 is Travis Dierks. Travis is an Emergency Physician out of Spokane WA and the founder of EMSConnect. EMSConnect is an online EMS Education platform that is nationally accredited. Travis is also a Medical Advisor to services in the Spokane...2499cme,education,emsconnect,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,spokanefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-heneghan--43079897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43079897Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:49:32 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 220 is Matthew Heneghan. Matthew is the author of A Medic's Mind which is an inspiring story of Matthew's resiliency, tenacity, hope, and will to overcome numerous obstacles. The book covers a difficult 2 years of Matthew's life and we discuss...1836canada,ems,emts,medic2medicpod,military,paramedic,ptsd,stressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tricia-casey--42869671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42869671Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:25:31 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 219 is Tricia Casey. Tricia is the creator of the STARS Program in 2014 at Rock Township Ambulance District in Jefferson County, MO. The program is so successful that Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital adopted the program and hired Tricia to...2235children,ems,emsforkids,emts,kids,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,stars,stlouisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-davis--42659960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42659960Fri, 25 Dec 2020 19:57:46 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 218 is David Davis. David is the Founder and Editor of the Ambulance News Desk (ambulancenewsdesk.com) out of the United Kingdom. The site launched over a year ago with a focus on ambulance and EMS news in the UK. David last week launched the...1661ambulancenews,ambulancenewsdesk,emspodcasts,emts,jounalism,londonambulanceservice,medic2medic,paramedics,ukfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tracy-levesque-1-12-17--42566694Episode 87:Tracy Levesque is a Paramedic in Ottawa, Canada where their EMS system responds to 120,000 calls a year. Tracy is a BLS Paramedic, What is BLS Paramedic? Tracy will let us know the answer during our conversation. After 26 years on the job, Tracy is breaking in a new partner. Max is a Golden Retriever and is the only Therapy Dog in Canada for EMS providers. Tracy provides all the details on how the Dog Program came about, what her colleagues think about Max and what Max has done for Ottawa EMS. Tracy and I also discuss Max's Twitter ability (yes I follow Max and tweet with him). Besides the Dog Program, we talk about EMS in Canada.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42566694Sat, 19 Dec 2020 06:04:41 +0000Steven CohenIn honor of Max the Paramedic Therapy Dog retirement a re-podcast of Episode 87 with Tracy Levesque. Episode 87:Tracy Levesque is a Paramedic in Ottawa, Canada where their EMS system responds to 120,000 calls a year. Tracy is a BLS Paramedic, What is...Episode 87:Tracy Levesque is a Paramedic in Ottawa, Canada where their EMS system responds to 120,000 calls a year. Tracy is a BLS Paramedic, What is BLS Paramedic? Tracy will let us know the answer during our conversation. After 26 years on the job, Tracy is breaking in a new partner. Max is a Golden Retriever and is the only Therapy Dog in Canada for EMS providers. Tracy provides all the details on how the Dog Program came about, what her colleagues think about Max and what Max has done for Ottawa EMS. Tracy and I also discuss Max's Twitter ability (yes I follow Max and tweet with him). Besides the Dog Program, we talk about EMS in Canada.]]>1917canada,ems,emt,ottawa,paramedic,podcast,stress,therapydogfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathon-feit--42336437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42336437Sat, 05 Dec 2020 23:42:15 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 217 is Jonathon Feit. Jonathon is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Beyond Lucid Technology. You will hear how the software company uses technology to connect ambulances and hospitals prior to the patient's arrival. Jonathon is a well...3315beyondlucidtechnology,cmu,covid19,ems,emt,et3,medci2medic,paramedic,pittsburgh,podcasts,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/randolph-mantooth--42229318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42229318Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:40:30 +0000Steven CohenIt is that time of year when Medic2Medic replays the most popular podcast in the mix. It was my honor in March of 2015 to talk to Mr. Mantooth. Enjoy.2441emergency!,ems,emts,lacounty,medic2medic,paramedics,squad51falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-louis--41976391https://youtu.be/TH6gHLbQHAY and website http://aerosolessmedical.com/.
https://www.spreaker.com/user/8261019/paul-louis]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41976391Sat, 14 Nov 2020 18:44:26 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 216 is Dr. Paul Louis. Paul is the co-founder of Aerosoless Medical. The Safety Neb is a new nebulizer mask with viral filters that were created by Aerosoless. The mask was created in response to the concern about nebulizer treatments during...https://youtu.be/TH6gHLbQHAY and website http://aerosolessmedical.com/.
https://www.spreaker.com/user/8261019/paul-louis]]>1692aerosoless,covid19,emergency,ems,emts,nebulizedtreatments,nebulizermask,paramedics,safetynebfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-jarvis--41642185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41642185Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:12:33 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 215 is Jeff Jarvis, MD. Jeff Jarvis is the EMS Medical Director for Williamson County EMS and Marble Falls Area EMS in Central Texas. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services and retains his active...2463covid19,ems,emslighthousepodcast,emts,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasting,research,williamsoncountytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steven-cohen--41535937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41535937Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:30:11 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 214 is Steve's New Adventure. It has been a while since a new podcast has aired. In this abbreviated podcast the question is answered. 627ems,emt,medic2medic,paramedic,pnffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-payne--41047013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41047013Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:22:40 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 213 is Jeff Payne. In 2019, when Jeff was the Chief of the Dayton Ohio Fire Department, his department faced 2 mass casualty events in a short period. The Dayton area was hit with tornadoes and then an active shooter event. Jeff talks about...2585daytonfire,ems,emt,fire,firefighter,leadership,medic2medic,ohio,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-marvin-wayne--40536916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40536916Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:06:03 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 212 is Dr. Marvin Wayne. Marv as he likes to be called is the Medical Program Director for the emergency medical services system for Bellingham, Washington, and Whatcom County for the past 45 years. Marv left surgery to enter the world of...2437aeds,emergencymedicine,ems,emt,endtidal,medic2medic,paramedic,podcasts,washingtonstatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/onescope-with-sujit-kumar-harry-joshi--40350205For Medic2Medic Podcast listeners who would be interested in trialing the OneScope, Sujit and Harry are offering a free trial and if you decide to purchase, they will give a $500 coupon. The coupon cannot be used as cash but can be used toward the purchase of a brand new OneScope or toward the purchase of our disposable blades. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40350205Sun, 16 Aug 2020 05:56:49 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 211 is OneScope with Sujit Kumar and Harry Joshi. Sujit is the founder of PatCen a Seattle based company and the maker of OneScope. OneScope is a new, simple powerful all in one Video Laryngoscope. Harry is an Anestelogist and is part of the...For Medic2Medic Podcast listeners who would be interested in trialing the OneScope, Sujit and Harry are offering a free trial and if you decide to purchase, they will give a $500 coupon. The coupon cannot be used as cash but can be used toward the purchase of a brand new OneScope or toward the purchase of our disposable blades. ]]>1958airway,ems,emt,intubation,medic2medic,oncscope,paramedic,podcast,seattlefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mario-aranibar-and-sallie-abbas--39843727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39843727Sun, 19 Jul 2020 07:50:23 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 210 is Mario Aranibar and Sallie Abbas. This episode travels virtually from Cary, NC to Cochabamba, Bolivia, In the early 2000s, through Sallie Abba and Partners of the America's Cary Area EMS (I was joined by past guests on the podcast Greg...1833ambulance,bolivia,cochabamba,ems,emt,medic2medic,medical,mission,paramedic,podcasts,sarbolivafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-taigman-and-sascha-liebowitz--35948613
NOTE: The book is available at combatcovidstress.com. Mike and Sascha will donate 1 dollar from each book purchase at combatcovidstress.com to the All Clear Foundation. All Clear supports first responders by bringing together organizations that provide crisis assistance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35948613Sat, 04 Jul 2020 16:44:04 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 209 is Mike Taigman and Sascha Liebowitz. Their new book "Super-Charge Your Stress Management the Age of COVID-19" This handbook is for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professional. Mike and Sascha wrote the book because helping is in...
NOTE: The book is available at combatcovidstress.com. Mike and Sascha will donate 1 dollar from each book purchase at combatcovidstress.com to the All Clear Foundation. All Clear supports first responders by bringing together organizations that provide crisis assistance.]]>2845book,combatcovidstress.com,covid19,ems,emt,hospital,paramedic,publicsafety,stress,stressmanagementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-konya--30616757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30616757Sun, 14 Jun 2020 02:06:07 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 208 is Matthew Konya. Matt is an associate attorney with Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, LLC, and has been involved in EMS for nearly 15 years. He obtained his first responder certification while in high school, and his emergency medical technician...2057burnout,covid19,ems,emt,jems,lawyer,mentalhealth,paramedic,podcast,pw&wfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tom-cox--28703314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28703314Sat, 30 May 2020 10:57:45 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 207 is Tom Cox. Tom has worked in one capacity, or another in the fire and EMS industry for over 33 years. In 1976, at the ripe age of 22, he led the drive to establish a rescue squad in his hometown and became its first EMS Chief. We talk...2289ems,emstraining,emts,ferno,leadership,medic2medic,medicalsales,paramedics,podcast,virtualreality,vr,vrpatientsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elizabeth-fields--26957462https://www.garysinisefoundation.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26957462Sat, 09 May 2020 12:10:57 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 206 is Elizabeth Fields. Elizabeth is the Chief Operating Officer for the Gary Sinise Foundation. Elizabeth has over 20 years of non-profit leadership that includes NPR and the University of Pennsylvania before joining the Gary Sinise...https://www.garysinisefoundation.org.]]>1786ems,emts,firstresponders,garysinise,garysinisefoundation,medic2medic,nonprofit,paramedics,podcast,woundedwarriorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dov-maisel--25743123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25743123Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:50:18 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 205 is Dov Maisel. Dov is making his return to Medic2Medic to talk about how United Hatzalah located in Israel and their response to COVID-19. We are focus on the American response to the virus, we hear about other Countries, but how is EMS...2199coronavirus,covid-19,ems,emt,israel,jerusalem,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,ppe,stayhealthy,stayhome,telaviv,unitedhatzalahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-antevy-and-adrian-castro--24837652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24837652Sun, 05 Apr 2020 06:32:48 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 204 is Dr. Peter Antevy and Captain Adrian Castro. Peter and Adrian join me this week to talk about how EMS can help bring closure to a family of a child who has died. The topic stems from an article and podcast this past January from EMS...3054ems,emsworld,emt,florida,handtevy,paramedic,pbcfr,pediatricfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madison-rivard--24170693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24170693Sun, 22 Mar 2020 14:17:16 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 203 is Madison Rivard. Madison and I chat about her research paper on EMS Workers working 2 jobs and overtime. It is an interesting topic and Madison provides new twists to the subject. This is the reason I invited her on the podcast. We also...2275boston,cornavirus,ems,emspodcasts,emts,jobs,medic2medic,nremt,overtime,paramedics,podcasts,research,southshorefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-hines--23900755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23900755Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:44:09 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 202: Sometimes there is a need for inspiration. The podcast this week features Kevin Hines. Kevin is a survivor. Kevin is one of 39 people that have jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and lived to tell his story. Kevin is a storyteller at...1281callforhelp,dontbeafraid,ems,emt,goldengatebridge,inspiration,kevinhines,mentalhealth,paramedic,sanfrancisco,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-patton--23356627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23356627Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:57:47 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 201 is Jason Patton. If you have never seen Fire Department Chronicles on your favorite social media platform, you are missing out. Jason is a 12-year Firefighter/Paramedic. He started Fire Department chronicles in 2016 to bring laughter to...1990coffee,ems,emt,facebook,firedepartment,firedepartmentchronicles,firedepartmentcoffee,medic2medic,mentalhealth,paramedicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jake-jones--22802075Note: This is Medic2Medic Podcast's 200 Episode. The little podcast has allowed me to explore, meet new friends and colleagues, present at a national conference, learn, and hopefully entertain and provide a voice for those in this great profession of EMS and Public Safety.  I want to thank my family, Cary Area EMS, guests, listeners, and the EMS Podcast Community for the support. I am humbled and grateful. Keep listening. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22802075Sat, 15 Feb 2020 11:31:04 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 200: Jake Jones is a Paramedic in the UK and has written a book called "Can You Hear Me" Jake Jones is his penned name and we discuss why he uses a pseudonym. EMS is Jake's second career. Why choose EMS? Jake answers this question and the...Note: This is Medic2Medic Podcast's 200 Episode. The little podcast has allowed me to explore, meet new friends and colleagues, present at a national conference, learn, and hopefully entertain and provide a voice for those in this great profession of EMS and Public Safety.  I want to thank my family, Cary Area EMS, guests, listeners, and the EMS Podcast Community for the support. I am humbled and grateful. Keep listening. ]]>2031200,book,canyouhearme,ems,emt,medic2medic,paramedic,quercus,ukfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greg-howard--21854333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21854333Sun, 19 Jan 2020 18:15:55 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 199 is Greg Howard. Greg is the Director of Sales for emsCharts. Greg has over 15 years dedicated to the improvement of healthcare through data. Greg is also from Pittsburgh and we got to talk about our early careers in Pittsburgh and how our...1853education,ems,emsdata,emspodcasts,emts,medic2medic,paramedic,pittsburgh,training,zollfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ron-stewart--21610384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21610384Sun, 12 Jan 2020 15:47:40 +0000Steven CohenI am home recovering from rotator surgery. The other day I was lucky to catch the first 2 episodes of Emergency!. I got to thinking about that pioneering show. As I was listening to the politician try to convince Dr. Bracket to testify and called him...2941emergency!,ems,emt,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/curt-varone--20976107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20976107Sun, 22 Dec 2019 13:28:45 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 198 is Curt Varone. Curt has over 40 years of fire service experience and 30 years as a practicing attorney. Curt retired after 29 years as a Deputy Assistant Chief. Our discussion surrounds the arming of firefighters. Besides this hot topic,...2289ems,emt,firearms,firefighters,firehouse,guns,law,lawyer,medic2medic,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safe-call-now-michael-maini-and-dan-phillips--20579459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20579459Sun, 08 Dec 2019 15:45:13 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 197 is Safe Call Now. Michael Maini and Dan Phillips are part of this Peer Support driven program. Michael and Dan have extensive law enforcement experience and each has their own story that leads them to Safe Call Now.  Safe Call Now is a...2825crisishotline,dontbeafraid,ems,emt,gethelp,paramedic,peersupport,police,safecallnow,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eric-chase--20238954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20238954Sun, 24 Nov 2019 16:33:13 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 196 is Eric Chase. Eric's story is a fascinating one that has helped him to find his joy in life. His path through the Army, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and EMS is just part of the story. After having a heart attack in his 30s to suffering...3181army,ems,emsimprov,emts,findingyourjoy,firefighting,life,paramedics,podcasts,policefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-degryse--19730918Episode 104: Chief Dan DeGryse from the Chicago Fire Department joins the podcast this week. Chief DeGryse has 28 years with CFD and holds the rank as Battalion Chief/EMT. What is unique about Chief DeGryse is that he is the Director of the Rosecrance Florian Program. Rosecrance is a leading provider of behavioral health services with nationally recognized addiction treatment programs. Rosecrance is a place for veterans and public safety providers can go to who needs help. The Chief shares his start at CFD and his career path. He shares his personal story and how that led him to become the Coordinator of the Chicago Firefighters' Union Local 2 Employee Assistance Program for 14 years. You will hear during our conversation the importance of firefighter and EMS mental health, emotional wellbeing, peer support, and sleeping.
We have too many of our public safety family committing suicide or not seeking help, Chief DeGryse is here to help, just give him a call.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19730918Sun, 10 Nov 2019 13:00:12 +0000Steven CohenMental health and wellbeing of EMS, Police, Firefighters, and Telecommunicators continues to be a subject that we either talk about or ignore. The public safety arena is making small inroads.  Here is a re-podcast of Dan DeGryse who is making a...Episode 104: Chief Dan DeGryse from the Chicago Fire Department joins the podcast this week. Chief DeGryse has 28 years with CFD and holds the rank as Battalion Chief/EMT. What is unique about Chief DeGryse is that he is the Director of the Rosecrance Florian Program. Rosecrance is a leading provider of behavioral health services with nationally recognized addiction treatment programs. Rosecrance is a place for veterans and public safety providers can go to who needs help. The Chief shares his start at CFD and his career path. He shares his personal story and how that led him to become the Coordinator of the Chicago Firefighters' Union Local 2 Employee Assistance Program for 14 years. You will hear during our conversation the importance of firefighter and EMS mental health, emotional wellbeing, peer support, and sleeping.
We have too many of our public safety family committing suicide or not seeking help, Chief DeGryse is here to help, just give him a call.]]>2429chicago,firefighter,gethelp,mentalhealth,paramedic,police,publicsafty,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-lacombe--19717118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19717118Sun, 27 Oct 2019 14:43:22 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 195: David LaCombe is the Vice President of Prehospital Programs at Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) a partnership between the American Heart Association and Laerdal Medical.  David worked in Emergency Medical Services for 25 years as a...1842aha,cardiacarrest,ems,emt,laerdal,medic2medic,outofhospital,paramedic,rqi,survivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clincy--19592490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19592490Sun, 20 Oct 2019 03:30:47 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 194: Ben Clincy is a full-time paramedic as well as a writer/artist and the creator of the popular comic strip “EMScapades". He’s also the star of the “EMScapades: OFF DUTY” podcast and a stand-up comedian who’s performed in clubs, colleges,...2788comedian,ems,emt,jems,medic2medic,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ernesto-rodriguez--19376092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19376092Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:37:19 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 193 is Ernesto Rodriguez. Chief Rodriquez is the Chief of the Austin-Travis County EMS service in Austin, Texas. He has over 38 years of experience in EMS. Chief Rodriguez is one of six Improvement Advisors in the nation who specialize in...2247assaults,austin-travisems,chief,ems,emsassaults,emspodcasts,emt,medic2medic,paramedics,podcasts,texasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tammie-bullard--19185206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19185206Sun, 22 Sep 2019 06:26:14 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 192 is Tammie Bullard. Tammie is a Paramedic in Perth, Western Australia. Tammie is also the author of the book "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (GBU) Paramedic". Her passion for paramedicine is getting people talking about the guts of their...2071australia,author,ems,emt,medic2medic,paramedic,paramedicine,perth,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathan-studnek--19107583Note: Mecklenburg EMS Agency (Medic) has served as Mecklenburg County’s EMS agency since 1978. Medic is the busiest EMS Agency in the State of North Carolina, with over 600 employees and a fleet of 109 agency vehicles. Medic personnel processed 155,526 calls (an average of 426 per day) resulting in 117,321 transports.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19107583Sun, 15 Sep 2019 14:09:41 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 191 is Jonathan Studnek. Jonathan is currently the Deputy Director of Operations for the Mecklenburg EMS Agency. In this position, he is responsible for leading the deployment and utilization of over 350 EMTs and paramedics as well as over 40...Note: Mecklenburg EMS Agency (Medic) has served as Mecklenburg County’s EMS agency since 1978. Medic is the busiest EMS Agency in the State of North Carolina, with over 600 employees and a fleet of 109 agency vehicles. Medic personnel processed 155,526 calls (an average of 426 per day) resulting in 117,321 transports.]]>2483ambulance,charlotte,emt,leadership,mecklenberg,medic2medic,medic911,nremt,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-cohen--18971644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18971644Sun, 01 Sep 2019 14:37:53 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 190 is Dan Cohen. Dan has been with Williamson County EMS for 14 years. He produces distributive education and manages media. His EMS journey began like many of his generation, watching "Emergency". Dan takes an unusual path into EMS as...2022ems,emsworld,emt,journalism,paramedic,photo,podcasts,texas,westtexasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-year-anniversary--18849564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18849564Sun, 18 Aug 2019 16:19:55 +0000Steven CohenAs the podcast moves towards the 200th episode, I thought it would be worth the trip back to episode 157. In this episode, my wife takes over the podcast. We talk about my career, the podcast beginnings, and I answer questions submitted by my guests...2101ems,emt,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,stevencohenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drew-anderson--18720831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18720831Sun, 04 Aug 2019 15:21:25 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 189 is Drew Anderson. Drew and I met at EMSPRO19 and I heard his presentation and asked Drew to be a guest. Our discussion involves EMS providers health which includes just not mental health, but our physical well-being. We touch on suicide...1823ems,mentalhealth,paramedic,podcast,suicide,sunyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catherine-counts--18605341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18605341Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:52:42 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 188 is Catherine Counts. Catherine discusses her role with Seattle Medic 1, research, and why she is involved with EMS. We also discuss what EMS should be doing to improve EMS research. Catherine interests include health care policy, quality...1693ems,emt,medic1,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,seattle,seattlemedic1falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aj-heightman-and-mike-mcevoy--18490531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18490531Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:57:46 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 187 is AJ Heightman and Mike McEvoy. AJ and Mike talk about journalism in EMS, the new approach for JEMS, EMS in general and lots more. AJ is joining the podcast for the 3rd time and talks about his new exciting role with JEMS. Mike is the...2405ems,emt,jems,paramedic,podcastsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-gasaway--18353554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18353554Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:24:11 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 186 is Richard Gasaway. Richard talks to us about the importance of situational awareness in EMS. Our discussion takes a look at the science behind situational awareness and what influence a dispatch to an incident may influence in our...2277awareness,emt,paramedic,podcast,scenesafetyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nancy-magee--18287295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18287295Sun, 16 Jun 2019 14:37:47 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 185 is Nancy Magee. Nancy has been active in volunteer EMS for 20 years. Is there a volunteer crisis in EMS? You will be intrigued by our discussion on this topic. We also talk about the keys to recruiting and retaining volunteers in EMS....1900ems,ems1,emt,ethics,leadership,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,volunteeringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ron-romano--18219354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18219354Sun, 09 Jun 2019 15:10:12 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 184 is Ron Romano. Ron is the Chief of the City of Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Services. Ron started in EMS as EMT in 1975 with Perman Ambulance Service becoming a Paramedic in 1977. In 1978 is when he was hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Ron...1468falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerry-mccormick--18150433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18150433Sun, 02 Jun 2019 14:47:50 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 183 is Jerry McCormick. Jerry and I discuss workplace safety as well he explains the definition of an active shooter. We also discuss his law enforcement career and what lead him to become an expert and speaking and training organizations in...2162activeshooter,ems,emt,lawenforcement,paramedic,podcast,police,policeofficer,safety,training,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-collopy--18073629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18073629Sat, 25 May 2019 14:57:06 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 182 is Kevin Collopy. Kevin is the clinical outcomes manager for New Hanover Reginal Medical Center in Willington NC. Kevin oversees the program's research, education, risk management, and quality assurance. Kevin regularly speaks across the...20199/11,ems,emsdegrees,emts,groundzero,nc,paramedicstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oren-barzilay--18015239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18015239Sun, 19 May 2019 13:57:53 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 181 is Oren Barzilay. Oren is the President of FDNY EMS Local 2507. Recently, the Mayor of New York made interesting comments about the EMTs and Paramedics that serve the residents and visitors of NYC. Oren discusses his thoughts regarding the...1592ems,emt,fdny,fdnyems,local2507,newyork,nyc,nycmayor,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eso-metrics-with-drs-myers-and-crowe--17908933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17908933Sun, 12 May 2019 20:57:42 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 180 is ESO Metrics with Drs Brent Myers and Remle Crowe. An interesting podcast this week as my guests discuss the ESO Metrics Project. Performance metrics are becoming increasingly valuable in the healthcare industry as well as in EMS. Brent...2328asa,data,emsmetrics,emt,eso,metrics,paramedic,patientcare,qa,qifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amy-shick-and-mary-chiesa--17767906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17767906Sun, 28 Apr 2019 10:29:48 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 179 is Mary Chiesa and Amy Shick. The two sisters have created the AEGIS Neonate Medical Wrap. AEGIS helps facilitate safe hands-free skin to skin bonding to reduce the risk of infant falls, help increase successful breastfeeding rates, and...1762aegiswrap,ambulance,baby,bonding,ems,emstoday,emt,infants,infantsafety,jems,neonate,paramedic,saplacorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nick-nudell--17703398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17703398Sun, 21 Apr 2019 11:06:52 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 178 is Nick Nudell. Nick has over 25 years of EMS and health care experience and has used his visionary skills to improve health care systems designs and performance. Nick is one of the founders of the American Paramedic Association, which...2165americanparamedicassociation,apa,ems,emts,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,rvsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jan-marks--17638506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17638506Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:48:25 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 177 is Jan Marks. Jan was born in Pittsburgh and worked for City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS for 29 years before retiring due to a disability. Jan started her career on the Southside of Pittsburgh on Medic 8. Jan rose through the ranks and was...1817ems,emt,paramedic,pittsburgh,supervisorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-food-we-eat--17559463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17559463Sun, 07 Apr 2019 09:39:21 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 176: Who in the public safety arena has not grabbed fast food, sweets, and a sugary drink while on duty? Does the food we eat impact the performance of EMS and Fire personnel? A report from the Ambulance Service Manager Program from Fitch and...2068diet,eatingpoorly,ems,emt,firefighter,fitch&assoicates,medic2medic,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eli-beer--17424437A video created from NAS Daily about United Hatzalah and increased United Hatzalah's social media footprint, which is worth watching. Here is a link to this video. https://www.facebook.com/nasdaily/videos/how-he-builtthe-fastest-ambulance/1934205116700912/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17424437Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:10:03 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 175 is Eli Beer. How about reaching a patient in 90 seconds? What if your EMS service is treating over 300,000 patients a year and your EMS service is performing this with 5000 volunteers. Eli is the President and Founder of United Hatzalah of...A video created from NAS Daily about United Hatzalah and increased United Hatzalah's social media footprint, which is worth watching. Here is a link to this video. https://www.facebook.com/nasdaily/videos/how-he-builtthe-fastest-ambulance/1934205116700912/]]>1556ems,emt,israel,medic2medic,nasdaily,paramedic,unitedhatzalah,volunteersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-page--17349666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17349666Sun, 17 Mar 2019 11:43:51 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 174 is Bob Page. If you want to learn or improve upon on EMS topics such as 12-Leads and Capnography and many more while having fun, then Bob Page is the educator and instructor you want. Bob discusses how and why he became the award winning...210212leads,ems,emsdegree,emseducation,emspodcasts,emt,medic2medic,paramedic,podcastsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miriam-heyman--17278510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17278510Sun, 10 Mar 2019 11:32:34 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 173 is Miriam Heyman. One of the topics of this podcast over the past 3 years to bring more awareness to suicide within our public safety family and how to recognize and hopefully prevent. This episode discusses a White Paper looking into...1745ems,emt,fire,itisoktoaskforhelp,mentalhealth,police,publicsafety,rudermanfoundation,suicide,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,whitepaperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/samuel-adams-and-christian-adams--17206641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17206641Sun, 03 Mar 2019 03:50:19 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 172 is Christian Adams and Samuel Adams. The Adams brothers are identical twins, Paramedic/Firefighters, and authors. Their new book "Life and Death Matters" provides an integrated approach to prehospital medicine by incorporating professional...2161ems,emt,firefighter,medic2medic,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/randolph-mantooth--17128102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17128102Sat, 23 Feb 2019 21:33:50 +0000Steven CohenSpecial Saturday Re-Podcast: It has been raining all day here in Raleigh and I came across a TV Block created and produced by Jack Webb. I watched Dragnet, Adam 12, and Emergency! Like me and many others who have shared their story on Medic2Medic...2441dragnet,emergency,ems,emt,jackwebb,medic2medic,paramedic,podcasts,randolphmantoothfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-lorentzen--17069628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17069628Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:07:49 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 171 is Luke Lorentzen. Luke is a documentary filmmaker and his new documentary Midnight Family will take us through the wild world of EMS in Mexico City. In Mexico City, there is the Ochoa family that runs a private ambulance service competing...1671documentaryfilm,ems,emt,mexicocity,midnightfamily,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-roberstson--17001921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17001921Sun, 10 Feb 2019 12:57:29 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 170 is Jeff Robertson. Jeff is the General Manager of Pubilc Safety for RapidSOS. RapidSOS works to integrate a rich data link into every 9-1-1 Center nationwide. Jeff provides us with the interesting story behind the creation of RapidSOS, the...1968911,911centers,ems,emt,geolocation,google,medic2medic,paramedic,publicsafety,rapidsos,ridesharing,safety,technology,uberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-givot--16937893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16937893Sun, 03 Feb 2019 15:43:09 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 169 is David Givot. Our conversation includes his passion for EMS, how he became a fixer for EMS organizations, EMS leadership, becoming a Defense Attorney, and few legal tips. David graduated from the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care...1810ems,ems1,emslaw,emsleadership,emt,law,legal,medic2medic,paramedic,podcast,uclafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/danny-nayman--16854836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16854836Sun, 27 Jan 2019 15:24:31 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 168 is Danny Nayman. Danny has been actively involved in EMS and transport medicine for over 15 years; starting his career with West End Fire and Rescue, just outside of Pinehurst, NC in 2000. Danny currently works as a Senior Account Manager...2065ems,emscharts,emt,medic2medic,paramedic,pinehurst,podcasts,wakecounty,wakecountyems,wakemedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-bell--16761123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16761123Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:29:08 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 167 is Kevin Bell. As winter is upon us, Medic2Medic takes you to the warm Bahamas to speak with Kevin Bell. Kevin has been involved with EMS full-time for 29 years. Kevin's mission since starting in EMS is on enhancing the pre-hospital care...1746bahamas,education,ems,emt,leadership,medic2medic,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scarlett-lewis--16700122You will want to hear her story and how inspirational Scarlett and the Choose Love Movement are.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16700122Sun, 13 Jan 2019 14:39:01 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 166 is Scarlett Lewis and a different podcast for you and me. Scarlett is the mom of Jesse Lewis who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting 6 years ago. That day in December Jesse alongside 19 classmates and six educators lost...You will want to hear her story and how inspirational Scarlett and the Choose Love Movement are.]]>3365chooselovemovement,ems,forgiveness,love,sandyhookfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-taigman-2050--16640081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16640081Sun, 06 Jan 2019 07:25:39 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 165: Mike Taigman joins me again to discuss the EMS Agenda of 2050. Some 20 years ago EMS as an industry introduced the EMS Agenda for the Future. DId EMS as an industry accomplish the agenda items spelled out 20 years ago? Mike revisits and...22982050,ems,ems2050,emspodcast,emstoday,emt,jems,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-rubin--16588072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16588072Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:11:40 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 164 is Mike Rubin. Very rarely you hear of someone making EMS a second career. Mike Rubin is one of those rare people that EMS is his second career. In 1995, after 21 years in business, Mike began a second career in EMS. Mike was hired by NY...2333ems,ems1,emt,nashville,paramedic,stonybrookfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ryan-lewis--16484046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16484046Sat, 15 Dec 2018 17:35:43 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 163: Ryan Lewis is a North Carolina native who found his calling in emergency services through the TV show "Emergency!" He currently serves full-time as a District Chief with Wake County EMS. Since beginning as a fire service explorer scout...1881emergency!,ems,emt,firefighter,leadership,paramedic,research,supervisor,tarheel,texas,wakecountyemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-ludwig--16364291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16364291Sun, 02 Dec 2018 13:34:31 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 162 is Gary Ludwig. There is so much talk, questions, and articles written about should college degrees be mandatory for EMTs and Paramedics? This week on Medic2Medic Gary and I dive into this topic. Gary is the fire chief for the City of...2000chief,college,collegedegrees,degrees,education,ems,emt,firefighter,leadership,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-zaiman--16240448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16240448Fri, 16 Nov 2018 18:52:49 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 161 is Dave Zaiman. Dave has been working in the emergency medical field for more than 30 years and joined ImageTrend 13 years ago, bringing his vast experience with EMS and technology. As ImageTrend ’s product sales manager, he has overseen...2150app,cisd,crewcare,ems,emt,imagetrend,mentalhealth,paramedic,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tim-nowak--16131922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16131922Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:42:46 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 160 is Tim Nowak. Tim is the founder & CEO of Emergency Medical Solutions, an independent EMS training & consulting company that he developed in 2010. He began his EMS journey in 2002. His career formally began in Wisconsin as a full-time...2030colorado,consulting,ems,ems1,emt,entrepreneur,firefighter,linkedin,paramedic,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ems-reimbursement-pilot-program--16013999Todd is the Chief of Medical Rescue Team South Authority and the Chairperson of the Allegheny County EMS Chiefs Association. Todd began his career with MRTSA as a volunteer in 1985 after graduating from California University of Pennsylvania. Todd was promoted to Chief of MRTSA in 2007.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16013999Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:27:32 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 159 is Robert McCaughan and Todd Pritchard talking about a new EMS Reimbursement Pilot project being conducted in Pittsburgh. Bob and Todd take us through the steps from concept to implementation. The project is a collaboration between...Todd is the Chief of Medical Rescue Team South Authority and the Chairperson of the Allegheny County EMS Chiefs Association. Todd began his career with MRTSA as a volunteer in 1985 after graduating from California University of Pennsylvania. Todd was promoted to Chief of MRTSA in 2007.]]>1808ems,emstransport,emt,highmark,insurance,mrtsa,paramedic,pittsburgh,reimbursement,transportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-fischer--15901260development. Our discussion spans from the new position statement regarding Spinal Motion Restriction in the Trauma Patient, the use of the backboard, EMS, and even a little Elvis.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15901260Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:12:49 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 158 is Peter Fischer. Peter E. Fischer MD, MS is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. Prior to and during residency, he worked as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He was previously at...development. Our discussion spans from the new position statement regarding Spinal Motion Restriction in the Trauma Patient, the use of the backboard, EMS, and even a little Elvis.]]>1548acp,acs-0t,elvis,ems,emt,memphis,naemsp,paramedic,podcasts,smr,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-year-anniversary--15786957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15786957Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:46:41 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 157: The Three Year Anniversary Podcast. Erin Cohen takes on the hosting duties for this podcast. Erin talks to me about the creation of the podcast, my career, and I answer questions sent in by the listeners and guests of the podcast. Three...2101anniversary,ems,medic2medic,podcast,stevencohenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arthur-caplan--15671656created the Center for Bioethics and the Department of Medical Ethics.
He has served on a number of national and international committees including as chair of the National Cancer Institute Biobanking Ethics Working Group, chair of the Advisory Committee to the United Nations on Human Cloning, and chair of the Advisory Committee to the Department of Health and Human Services on Blood Safety and Availability. He has also served on the Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Illnesses. In our discussion, Arthur defines medical ethics, provides tips on how to stay out of trouble and what to do when ethics may get in the way. Arthur speaks about the problem with ambulance billing and solutions to solve the issue.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15671656Sat, 08 Sep 2018 18:38:50 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 156 is Arthur Caplan and medical ethics and the cost of an ambulance transport are the topics this week. Arthur is a regular commentator on bioethics and health care issues for WebMD/Medscape, WGBH radio in Boston, and WMNF public radio in...created the Center for Bioethics and the Department of Medical Ethics.
He has served on a number of national and international committees including as chair of the National Cancer Institute Biobanking Ethics Working Group, chair of the Advisory Committee to the United Nations on Human Cloning, and chair of the Advisory Committee to the Department of Health and Human Services on Blood Safety and Availability. He has also served on the Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Illnesses. In our discussion, Arthur defines medical ethics, provides tips on how to stay out of trouble and what to do when ethics may get in the way. Arthur speaks about the problem with ambulance billing and solutions to solve the issue.]]>1950ambulance,ambulancebilling,billing,boston,ems,emt,ethics,medicalethics,paramedic,publicradio,webmdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/douglas-randall--15573717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15573717Sun, 26 Aug 2018 19:49:03 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 155 is Douglas Randall. Douglas is currently serving as Division Chief of EMS at the Plainfield Fire Territory in Plainfield, IN. He successfully obtained this position after working 20 years in the City of St. Louis, most of the time spent as...1845divisionchief,ems,emt,paramedic,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-antevey--15469702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15469702Sat, 11 Aug 2018 11:57:16 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 154 is Peter Antevy, MD. Peter is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician practicing in-hospital emergency medical care at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in South Florida. Peter is Board-certified in pediatrics, emergency medicine and the...2794ems,emt,florida,handtevy,medic2medic,paramedic,parkland,pedatrics,podcast,storytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/todd-devoe--15420487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15420487Sat, 04 Aug 2018 16:34:29 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 153 is Todd DeVoe. Todd started his career in the public safety profession as an EMT in Upstate New York in 1988. Todd joined the United States Navy in 1991 and served as a Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Corpsman from 1992-1997. After his time in...2170em,emergencymanagement,ems,emspodcast,emt,emweekly,firefighter,medic2medic,navy,orangecounty,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kate-dernocoeur--15347229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15347229Sat, 28 Jul 2018 12:11:52 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 152 is Kate Dernocoeur. Kate is a fascinating and energetic person to have on a podcast. Kate is a NREMT, has written numerous books, articles, and columns, particularly for EMS readers. Her involvement with emergency care began in 1974, and...2026denverparamedics,ems,emt,nremt,paramedic,podcast,streetsense,writtingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drew-dawson--15257004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15257004Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:18:37 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 151 is Drew Dawson. Drew is the Interim Executive Director of National Registry of EMTs. Drew has a long career of public service which started in his home state of Montana. He was a volunteer EMT and Director of the Boulder, Montana Volunteer...1688dc,ems,emt,medic2medic,montana,nhsta,nremt,paramedicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gregg-margolis--15169343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15169343Sun, 01 Jul 2018 12:39:28 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 150 is Gregg Margolis. Gregg is the Director of Health Policy Fellowships and Leadership Programs at the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). In this role, Gregg leads the NAM’s four national health policy fellowship and scholar programs with a...1918150,cem,ems,emt,healthpolicy,medic2medic,paramedic,pittsburgh,podcast,whitehousefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kendra-hicks--15119375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15119375Sun, 24 Jun 2018 11:42:29 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 149 is Kendra Hicks. Kendra is a 10-year veteran in EMS and for the last 8 years a Paramedic for Wake County EMS and the Wake County EMS System. Kendra is a recent graduate of Campbell University earning her degree in Psychology. Kendra...2252campbelluniversity,ems,emt,paramedic,partners,wakecounty,wcems,worklifebalancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-mcghie--15010463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15010463Sun, 10 Jun 2018 08:16:44 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 148 is Steve McGhie. Steve is the General Secretary of the Ambulance Employees Australia-Victoria. Steve is a long history in EMS and being involved in the Union that protects the 4,100 plus EMS employees in Victoria. Did you know that the CDC...2061ambulance,assualt,australia,cdc,ems,emsassualt,emsunderattack,emsviolence,emt,mandatory,paramedic,victoria,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-fifer--14956931This episode is sponsored by Erin Cohen Fathom Realty.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14956931Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:02:23 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 147 is David Fifer. David is EMS Educator at Eastern Kentucky University and a fellow podcaster as he is the co-host of the Raw Medicine Podcast. When he is not teaching he is involved with the Red STAR- Red River Gorge Special Treatment,...This episode is sponsored by Erin Cohen Fathom Realty.]]>2361eku,ems,emseducation,emt,ky,paramedic,podcast,rawmedicine,richmondfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-and-ann-crampton--14899611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14899611Sun, 27 May 2018 14:59:17 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 146 continues this podcast's continuing spotlight on the wellbeing of the people in public safety. This week Daniel and Ann Crampton, the founders of Status: Code 4i (SC4I) are the guests on Medic2Medic.SC4I was created following the numerous...2420ems,emt,family,gettinghelp,lifelines,mentalhealth,paramedic,ptsd,publicsafety,sc4i,suicide,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-pertz--14839047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14839047Sun, 20 May 2018 12:06:37 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 145 is Mike Pertz. Mike is on a mission to help EMS providers decrease the pediatric medication errors. Mike founded SmartSquad that is dedicated to creating products and software for EMS/Fire community to help with this mission. Mike is...1827education,ems,emt,firefighter,medicationerrors,paramedic,pediatrics,podcast,soocer,stortytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rhonda-kelly--14779935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14779935Sun, 13 May 2018 02:35:58 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 144 is Rhonda Kelly. Rhonda is the Program Manager for ResponderStrong. ResponderStrong is an organization committed to the notion that mental resiliency is vital to the overall performance and wellbeing of emergency responders. Rhonda's path...2069ems,emt,firefighter,mentalheath,paramedic,peersupport,responderstrong,stress,vitrualreality,vrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tony-godwin--14718819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14718819Sun, 06 May 2018 14:52:53 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 143 goes law enforcement with Chief Tony Godwin of the Cary Police Department. Chief Tony Godwin began his career with Cary PD in 1990. Chief Godwin has had the opportunity to serve in many different roles through the years, including...2122cary,ems,emt,lawenforcement,medic2medic,opioidcrisis,paramedic,podcast,storytellling,toc,undercoverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-woodson--14600593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14600593Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:59:30 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 142 is Dr. James Woodson. James is the founder and Medical Director of Pulsara. Pulsara is a care coordination company focused in the acute care setting of healthcare. Pulsara set out to answer the following questions: How can we improve...2197bozman,em,emergencymedicine,ems,emt,jems,medical,medicalerrors,paramedic,pulsara,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nathan-hudson--14541495nathan.hudson@wmas.nhs.uk]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14541495Sun, 15 Apr 2018 02:22:18 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 141 is Nathan Hudson. The podcast goes overseas to speak with Nathan Hudson. Nathan is the Emergency Service Operations Delivery Director for the West Midlands Ambulance Service in the United Kingdom. Nathan joined West Midlands Ambulance...nathan.hudson@wmas.nhs.uk]]>2261ems,england,paramedic,uk,westmidlandsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-sampy--14483384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14483384Sun, 08 Apr 2018 02:24:33 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 140 is Scott Sampy. Scott and I go way back to our days at Zepfel Ambulance. We almost went to nursing school together. He did and I went to work for the City of Pittsburgh. Scott is currently the Administrator of Vidant EastCare, the 5...2228airambulance,ambulance,ems,emt,flightmedic,helicopter,paremedic,pgh,pittsburgh,vidantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ron-stewart--14379471Cabinet of Nova Scotia, Dr. Stewart has focused his career on health system excellence. Educated at Dalhousie University and the University of Southern California. His career has ranged from general practice in a Nova Scotia
coastal fishing village, staff positions at several noted medical schools, and the Medical Director of the paramedic system of the City of Pittsburgh. Dr. Stewart was my first medical director when I work for the City of Pittsburgh. His work in medical research has been recognized in the United States through the creation of the Ronald D. Stewart Chair in Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and in 2009 the American College of Emergency Physicians named him a Hero of Emergency Medicine.The Canadian Health Association honored him in 2013 as the recipient of their Distinguished Service Award for work in improving the health system in Canada, humanitarian service
abroad, and his part in the creation of a new medical specialty emergency medicine. He has received the James O. Page Award in the United States, recognizing lifetime achievement in Emergency Health Services in America and throughout the world. We talk about his amazing and astonishing journey and of course we talk his role in Emergency! I am humbled and lucky to have had the opportunity to record this podcast. I am not sure were EMS and Emergency Medicine would be without Dr. Stewart's contributions and wisdom.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14379471Sun, 25 Mar 2018 13:03:22 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 139 is Dr. Ronald Stewart. From Canada, Los Angeles to Pittsburgh, a former Minister of Health and by the way also was part of the iconic television show Emergency! Dr. Stewart takes us on his adventure in this episode of Medic2Medic. An...Cabinet of Nova Scotia, Dr. Stewart has focused his career on health system excellence. Educated at Dalhousie University and the University of Southern California. His career has ranged from general practice in a Nova Scotia
coastal fishing village, staff positions at several noted medical schools, and the Medical Director of the paramedic system of the City of Pittsburgh. Dr. Stewart was my first medical director when I work for the City of Pittsburgh. His work in medical research has been recognized in the United States through the creation of the Ronald D. Stewart Chair in Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and in 2009 the American College of Emergency Physicians named him a Hero of Emergency Medicine.The Canadian Health Association honored him in 2013 as the recipient of their Distinguished Service Award for work in improving the health system in Canada, humanitarian service
abroad, and his part in the creation of a new medical specialty emergency medicine. He has received the James O. Page Award in the United States, recognizing lifetime achievement in Emergency Health Services in America and throughout the world. We talk about his amazing and astonishing journey and of course we talk his role in Emergency! I am humbled and lucky to have had the opportunity to record this podcast. I am not sure were EMS and Emergency Medicine would be without Dr. Stewart's contributions and wisdom.]]>2941canada,centerofemergencymedicine,emergency!,emergencymedicine,ems,emt,jems,la,paramedic,pittsburgh,podcast,uscfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-glass--14320312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14320312Sun, 18 Mar 2018 14:42:29 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 138 is Jack Glass. Jack like so many of us in Pittsburgh started as a volunteer and then being paid at Zepfel Ambulance Service before moving to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS in 1978. Jack, now retired played a significant role in each...2253ems,emspodcast,emt,paramedic,pittsburgh,pittsburghems,rescue,training,zepfelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hilary-gates--14256407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14256407Sun, 11 Mar 2018 11:16:52 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 137 is Hilary Gates. Have you attended an EMS National Conference? Did you ever wonder how one is put together or how the conference chooses the city to hold the conference? Hilary Gates is the Program Director for EMS World Expo. She is also...1803communityparamedicine,ems,emseducation,emsworld,emsworldexpo2018,emsworldmagazine,emt,expo,nashville,paramedic,volunteerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avi-golden--14194959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14194959Sun, 04 Mar 2018 11:31:12 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 136 is Avi Golden. Avi was a Paramedic and his plan was to attend medical school. In early June 2007, at 33 years of age, Avi was admitted to Columbia Hospital, in New York, for surgery for a mitral valve prolapse repair that was discovered...1660aphasia,ems,emseducation,emstraining,emt,expressive,expressiveaphasia,paramedic,speech,strokefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trauma-documentary-film--14082625Ryan Cunningham is a native of Pittsburgh and an Emmy nominated producer with experience in the entertainment and visual effects industry. Ryan has worked on numerous films which we are familiar with like Anchorman 2. Ryan talks about being a producer on this film and states that “The film gives the audience an authentic and relentless first-person experience of the medics’ mission – a high-powered mix of adrenaline, dust and heroism.”
We talk about the access that Harry (Harry was in Australia when we recorded) had and how he gained the trust of the Soldiers. We talk about how the idea came about and how Ryan and his production team got involved. The stories and struggles the Soldiers tell are gripping. Harry tells about his struggles after how that led to the additional storyline.

Host Note: TRAUMA is a powerful film and left an impression on me. I believe that the stories told here, those of us in public safety will relate and understand. The film is available on iTunes and Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14082625Sun, 18 Feb 2018 16:56:51 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 135 is a Film Documentary called TRAUMA. TRAUMA depicts the heroism and struggles of a medevac unit in Afghanistan and their lives afterward as they deal with PTSD and other challenges. Medic2Medic speaks with Harry Sanna who is the DIrector...Ryan Cunningham is a native of Pittsburgh and an Emmy nominated producer with experience in the entertainment and visual effects industry. Ryan has worked on numerous films which we are familiar with like Anchorman 2. Ryan talks about being a producer on this film and states that “The film gives the audience an authentic and relentless first-person experience of the medics’ mission – a high-powered mix of adrenaline, dust and heroism.”
We talk about the access that Harry (Harry was in Australia when we recorded) had and how he gained the trust of the Soldiers. We talk about how the idea came about and how Ryan and his production team got involved. The stories and struggles the Soldiers tell are gripping. Harry tells about his struggles after how that led to the additional storyline.

Host Note: TRAUMA is a powerful film and left an impression on me. I believe that the stories told here, those of us in public safety will relate and understand. The film is available on iTunes and Amazon.]]>2419afghanistan,docummentary,medevac,medics,soldiersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vince-mosesso--14025765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14025765Sun, 11 Feb 2018 16:55:07 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 134 is Vince Mosesso. Vince is an Emergency Medicine Physician with 27 years of experience. Vince is the Medical Director for University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Prehospital Care, Associate Medical Director for the City of Pittsburgh...2166ems,emt,paramedic,priest,umpcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-patterson--13968479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13968479Sun, 04 Feb 2018 16:00:54 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 133 is Dan Patterson. Dr. P. Daniel Patterson studies safety in emergency care settings with special emphasis on safety culture, fatigue, shift work, sleep health, teamwork, medical errors and adverse events, and clinician injury in the...2572ems,fatigueinems,nasemso,research,workplacefatiguefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zach-almond--13905478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13905478Sun, 28 Jan 2018 05:42:18 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 132 is Zach Almond. Zach is a Paramedic for the London Ambulance Service. Believe it or not, Zach is from Texas. In this podcast, you will find out the interesting path Zach takes to ends up in England. This includes his love for music,...2054ems,emt,london,music,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dena-ali--13853019If you need help or need someone to talk to you can call 855-7NC-Peer (855-762-7337) anytime.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13853019Sun, 21 Jan 2018 07:08:26 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 131 is Dena Ali. Dena is a 10-year member of the Raleigh Fire Department, which she is a Captain. Dena also works in EMS and started her public safety career as a Police Officer. Dena has personally experienced the benefits of peer support and...If you need help or need someone to talk to you can call 855-7NC-Peer (855-762-7337) anytime.]]>2261ems,firefighter,gettinghelp,peersupport,suicdefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simon-taxel--13799124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13799124Sun, 14 Jan 2018 13:32:14 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 130 is Simon Taxel a Paramedic Crew Chief with the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. Simon is also on the Dive Team, a medical specialist on the Pennsylvania urban search and rescue strike team as well as a contributing author for JEMS and CE...2017employeeretention,ems,jems,paramedic,pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-slusky-uber-vs-ambulance-who-do-you-call--13741733
This episode is sponsored by The PulsePoint Foundation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13741733Sun, 07 Jan 2018 16:39:34 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 129: Uber versus Ambulance. Which one would you call if you were having a heart attack or a sprained ankle? David Slusky, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Economics and an Oswald Scholar at the University of Kansas, where he also co-directs...
This episode is sponsored by The PulsePoint Foundation.]]>1905911,ambulance,ems,research,uberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2017-ems-impact-stories-with-greg-friese-and-aj-heightman--13699712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13699712Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:37:08 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 128 brings back the editors from EMS1.com and JEMS to the podcast. Greg Friese and AJ Heightman join me to talk about their picks for the impact stories in 2017. Both AJ and Greg offer their insight into the stories as well as they give you a...16932017,ems,ems1,jems,paramedic emtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jon-politis--13608272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13608272Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:51:43 +0000Steven CohenEpisode127 is Jon Politis. I could tell you that Jon retired from EMS and Public Safety after starting his career in 1971. I would be not telling you the truth. Jon is an engaging educator who has presented at many state and national conferences...2306ems,emseducation,leadership,paramedic,skipatrolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/benji-currie--13551833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13551833Sun, 10 Dec 2017 19:18:58 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 126 is Benjamin Currie. Benji is an EMT-P, currently serves as a District Chief for the Wake County EMS Advanced-Practice Paramedic (Community Paramedicine) program for the Wake County EMS System. He graduated from the inaugural APP academy...2349communityparamedicine,ems,medic2medic,paramedic,peersupportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greg-mears--13495854
Episode 125: Greg Mears, MD serves as the Medical Director for ZOLL, providing clinical guidance to ZOLL’s Data and Resuscitation Divisions. Greg has been an Emergency Medical Services Physician, educator, and specialist in performance improvement for more than 25 years. Prior to joining ZOLL, Dr. Mears was a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the North Carolina State EMS Medical Director. EMS Agenda 2050, being a State EMS Medical Director, his responsibilities at ZOLL and his love of data and information are some of the topics we discuss. We also touch on the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS), which Greg was a key player. Episode 125: Greg Mears, MD serves as the Medical Director for ZOLL, providing clinical guidance to ZOLL’s Data and Resuscitation Divisions. Greg has been an Emergency Medical Services Physician, educator, and specialist in performance improvement for more than 25 years. His passion is building integrated systems of care and for using real-time data to drive EMS operational and clinical decisions. Greg is the recipient of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services as a Top Innovator in EMS. Prior to joining ZOLL, Dr. Mears was a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the North Carolina State EMS Medical Director. EMS Agenda 2050, being a State EMS Medical Director, his responsibilities at ZOLL and his love of data and information are some of the topics we discuss. We also touch on the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS), which Greg was a key player.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13495854Sun, 03 Dec 2017 13:15:09 +0000Steven CohenThis episode is sponsored by my friends at the PulsePoint Foundation. Episode 125: Greg Mears, MD serves as the Medical Director for ZOLL, providing clinical guidance to ZOLL’s Data and Resuscitation Divisions. Greg has been an Emergency Medical...
Episode 125: Greg Mears, MD serves as the Medical Director for ZOLL, providing clinical guidance to ZOLL’s Data and Resuscitation Divisions. Greg has been an Emergency Medical Services Physician, educator, and specialist in performance improvement for more than 25 years. Prior to joining ZOLL, Dr. Mears was a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the North Carolina State EMS Medical Director. EMS Agenda 2050, being a State EMS Medical Director, his responsibilities at ZOLL and his love of data and information are some of the topics we discuss. We also touch on the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS), which Greg was a key player. Episode 125: Greg Mears, MD serves as the Medical Director for ZOLL, providing clinical guidance to ZOLL’s Data and Resuscitation Divisions. Greg has been an Emergency Medical Services Physician, educator, and specialist in performance improvement for more than 25 years. His passion is building integrated systems of care and for using real-time data to drive EMS operational and clinical decisions. Greg is the recipient of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services as a Top Innovator in EMS. Prior to joining ZOLL, Dr. Mears was a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the North Carolina State EMS Medical Director. EMS Agenda 2050, being a State EMS Medical Director, his responsibilities at ZOLL and his love of data and information are some of the topics we discuss. We also touch on the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS), which Greg was a key player.]]>2321ems,jems,nemsis,paramedic,zollfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charles-blankenship--13427455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13427455Sun, 26 Nov 2017 03:02:43 +0000Steven CohenEpisode124: Charles A. Blankenship is the Manager of System Transport for Mission Health System in Asheville, North Carolina. Charles has over 25 years of EMS experience that includes being a Critical Care Paramedic and being an officer from American...1955asheville,ems,leadership,missionhealth,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/colene-james--13369211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13369211Sun, 19 Nov 2017 16:17:14 +0000Steven CohenEpisode123: Colene James joins me this week. Colene is a former volunteer and full-time employee at Cary Area EMS. Colene has over 10 years of EMS experience. She began her career at Florida State University's Medical Responder Unit where she quickly...1731anw,ems,fsu,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-price--13303318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13303318Sun, 12 Nov 2017 03:28:46 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 122: Richard Price is the Founder and President of the PulsePoint Foundation.The foundation provides a suite of mobile apps designed to support public safety agencies working to improve cardiac arrest survival rates by using technology that...2320bystandercpr,cpr,ems,pulsepoint,storytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-hunnicutt-and-christian-bennett--13152807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13152807Sun, 29 Oct 2017 05:13:36 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 121:David Hunnicutt and Christian Bennett from Cary Area EMS are the guests this week. Both are full-time Paramedics with Cary Area EMS and both have traveled to Ecuador with students from North Carolina State Universty on a medical mission....2735caems,ecuador,ems,ncsu,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-feal--13099886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13099886Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:54:19 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 120: John Feal. What do you think when you hear the words First Responders? Do you think EMS, Fire or Police? This week I talk to another First Responder who is not in public safety and was a first responder who was at Ground Zero. On...18159/11,fealgoodfoundation,firstresponders,groundzero,zadroga actfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-bachman--13038842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13038842Sun, 15 Oct 2017 11:38:49 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 119: Michael Bachman has been a paramedic for over 24 years and is currently the Deputy Director of Medical Affairs for the Wake County EMS system. Michael is responsible for the 911 response, clinical quality, performance improvement,...2213communityparamedicine,ems,paramedic,qualityimprovement,wakecountyemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jon-mccarthy--12985845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12985845Sun, 08 Oct 2017 01:48:46 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 118: Jon McCarthy is the author of Hard Roll: A Paramedic's Perspective of Life and Death in New Orleans. Jon began his public service as an active duty member of the United States Coast Guard. Six years later, he entered the world of...2220book,ems,hardroll,nola,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tom-bouthillet--12928099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12928099Sun, 01 Oct 2017 01:31:54 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 117: Tom Bouthillet is the EMS Battalion Chief of Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue and Program Director of the South Carolina Resuscitation Academy. He is Editor-in-Chief of several websites devoted to Emergency Cardiovascular Care, an EMS 10...2253cpr,ems,hiltonhead,leadership,south carolina resuscitationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ray-demichiei--12872919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12872919Sun, 24 Sep 2017 01:35:57 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 116: Pittsburgh Emergency Management Retired Deputy Director Ray DeMichiei has 42 years oF public safety experience. His introduction to the importance of emergency management in his local community of Plum Boro was in 1972; where, as a...2337cityofpittsburgh,ems,paramedic,pghems,publicsafetyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stephen-kavalkovich--12820023http://rescuetherescuer.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12820023Sun, 17 Sep 2017 01:17:21 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 115: Stephen Kavalkovich is the host of a brand new podcast called Rescue The Rescuer. Stephen was a 911 Paramedic who in his career saw and helped those suffering and experiencing tragedy. He was part of a team that went to New York City...http://rescuetherescuer.com.]]>21169/11,ems,paramedic,peersupport,rescuetherescuerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joseph-zalkin--12767956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12767956Sun, 10 Sep 2017 18:05:56 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 114: Joseph Zalkin joins the podcast this week. Joseph is the retired Deputy Director from Wake County EMS and his career spans close to 40 years. His career includes being a field paramedic, training and education, teaching and numerous...2368ems,leader,paramedic,wakecountyems,westerncarolinafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/justin-schorr--12666329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12666329Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:12:16 +0000Steven CohenEpisode113: The Happy Medic Justin Schorr joins me this week to discuss his blogging and how his podcast called the Crossover Show got started. It is an interesting tale and you will be surprised how he meet his co-host. Justin has over 25 years in...2036crossoverpodcast,ems,fire,happymedicblog,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/larry-west--12610327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12610327Sun, 20 Aug 2017 03:10:09 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 112: Larry West started his EMS career in 1989 in Ventura, California. Somehow he ended up in North Carolina. Larry tells how he went from Southern California to the South and ended up at Cary Area EMS as a volunteer. Larry spent time as a...2207caems,duke,ems,paramedic,sixflagsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jessie-senini--12565230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12565230Sun, 13 Aug 2017 12:52:55 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 111: Jessie Senini is a clinical research paramedic and recovering art student with more than a decade of EMS experience with private, municipal and federal EMS agencies. Jessie is the creator and artist of the comic strip "White Shirts" on...2065comicsstrip,ems,ems1,nola,whiteshirtsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-garner--12467387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12467387Sun, 30 Jul 2017 14:18:04 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 110: Don Garner is a nationally registered paramedic with over 20 years of pre-hospital and critical care experience. He is currently the Deputy Director of Professional Development for the Wake County EMS System. Assuming the role in 2013,...2884ems,emseducation,emt,paramedic,wakecountyemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phil-moy--12414296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12414296Sun, 23 Jul 2017 12:45:50 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 109: Hawnwan Philip Moy MD, AKA Dr. Phil, is an EMS Physician in Washington University Saint Louis. He is the medical director of the Missouri Division of Arch Helicopter EMS Service as well as Co-Medical Director of Christian Hospital EMS. He...2669ems,naemsp,paramedic,unc,washintonuniversityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-pollak--12364205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12364205Sun, 16 Jul 2017 11:56:11 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 108 is Alex Pollak. Alex is the President of ParaDocs. ParaDocs is a global event medical providers with over 1,600 medical professionals nationwide including doctors, nurses, paramedics and EMTs. It is designed and implemented mobile...20369/11,ems,miracleonthehudson,paramedics,specialeventsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-wilcox--12267091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12267091Sun, 02 Jul 2017 12:08:38 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 107: Mark Wilcox is the Senior Manager of Security for SAS Institute where he coordinates the enterprise’s physical security and responses to emergencies.This includes oversight of proprietary and contract security teams, company police and a...2173ems,globalsecurity,publicsafety,sas,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brett-schneider--12208690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12208690Sun, 25 Jun 2017 11:38:44 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 106: Brett Schneider is the the host of the podcast Words Off The Street. Brett talks to guests that write, talks with authors, podcasters, writers and bloggers that put the proverbial pen to paper about the world of Police, Firefighter and...2070books,ems,nola,paramedic,wotsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-farrow--12147713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12147713Sun, 18 Jun 2017 15:18:09 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 105: Chief Robert Farrow is the Chief of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. Chief Farrow was also my Supervisor when I worked for the City. Chief Farrow is a 41-year veteran with the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Emergency Medical Services....2417chief,emspodcast,paramedic,pghems,pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chief-dan-degryse--12084998We have to many of our public safety family committing suicide or not seeking help, Chief DeGryse is here to help, just give him a call.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12084998Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:49:19 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 104: Chief Dan DeGryse from the Chicago Fire Department joins the podcast this week. Chief DeGryse has 28 years with CFD and holds the rank as Battalion Chief/EMT. What is unique about Chief DeGryse is that he is the Director of the Rosecrance...We have to many of our public safety family committing suicide or not seeking help, Chief DeGryse is here to help, just give him a call.]]>2429chicagofiredepartment,ems,paramedic,rosecrance,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/josh-stuart--12031688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12031688Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:25:35 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 103: Josh Stuart from Medical Rescue Team South Authority (MRTSA) joins me this week to discuss his 25 year journey in EMS. His career started when he was in elementary school, when a visit from MRSTA guided him to becoming a Paramedic. As he...2279chokinggame,emergency!,ems,mrtsa,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driverless-ambulance--11974764medic2medicpodcast@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11974764Sun, 28 May 2017 14:53:03 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 102: How would you feel if you were a patient in a driverless ambulance? How would you feel if you are a provider transporting the patient going lights and sirens? This week on the podcast Dr. Joseph Keebler, Dr. Stephen Rice of Embry-Riddle...medic2medicpodcast@gmail.com]]>2178driverlessambulance,embryriddleaeronautical,ems,fit,researchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faces-of-ems--11912911This podcast is dedicated to all those those who are involved in EMS. Medci2Medic Podcast wishes you a happy and safe EMS Week.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11912911Sat, 20 May 2017 11:17:17 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 101: Faces of EMS is a project that was created by Paul Falavolito, Chief of White Oak EMS in Western Pennsylvania. Paul created a wall of EMS practitioners by taking their portraits and displaying these portraits and Faces of EMS was born....This podcast is dedicated to all those those who are involved in EMS. Medci2Medic Podcast wishes you a happy and safe EMS Week.]]>1061emsstrongcampaign,emsweek,emsworld,naemt,upmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-old-timers-podcast-city-of-pittsburgh-ems--11862362I just want to say a big thank you to all of you for the support to reach this milestone. Here is to another 100!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11862362Sun, 14 May 2017 13:48:50 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 100: City of Pittsburgh EMS Old Timers Podcast. Robert Farrow, Dave Lindell, Mike Yee and Tim Gaughan join me for a free flowing conversation. We talk about their humbling beginnings in EMS and how they became a Pittsburgh Paramedic.They talk...I just want to say a big thank you to all of you for the support to reach this milestone. Here is to another 100!]]>3199100,ems,medic2medicpodcast,pghems,pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-wolfberg--11812558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11812558Sun, 07 May 2017 19:04:32 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 99: This podcast brings up the old as time tale of: Do we need Red Lights and Sirens in EMS? Doug Wolberg is the guest. Doug has been involved in EMS since 1977. He started as an EMS provider and later worked at the county, regional, statewide...2332driving,ems,pagewirthwolfberg,paramedic,rlsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginger-locke--11752794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11752794Sun, 30 Apr 2017 15:40:50 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 98: Ginger Locke is the creator and host of the podcast Medic Mindset a Paramedic and an Associate Professor of EMS Professions at Austin Community College. Ginger's podcast is cool and unique as she interviews medics face to face in long,...1831austin,ems,medicmindset,paramedic,partnerprojectfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ems-leadership-academy-with-lisa-giruzzi-and-robbie-maccue--11700762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11700762Sun, 23 Apr 2017 14:38:57 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 97: Lisa Giruzzi and Rob MacCue are the founders of the EMS Leadership Academy. The Academy creates leadership resources for EMS providers to enhance their organization and develop magnetic thriving organizations that people want to be a part...2946ems,emsleadership,emsleadershipacademy,newyork,paramedicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerry-overton--11643722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11643722Sun, 16 Apr 2017 14:42:46 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 96: Jerry Overton serves as the Chair of the Board of Accreditation for the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, the organization charged with setting standards, establishing curriculum, and conducting research for public safety...2371ems,jems,prioritydispatch,richmondems,utahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobby-hopewell--11590160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11590160Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:49:21 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 95: Bobby Hopewell, a Michigan native brings 29 years of extensive healthcare, leadership and public service experience. Today he is responsible for the day to day operation of Mobile Health Resources. He has a passion for serving and service...2381ems,kalamazoo,leadership,michigan,strykerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-streger--11537102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11537102Sun, 02 Apr 2017 14:54:08 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 94: Matthew R. Streger is a paramedic and attorney with more than thirty years of EMS experience. Matthew is a Member (Partner) at the law firm of Keavney & Streger in New Jersey. He has worked in EMS systems in New Jersey, New York, South...2726americanambulanceassociation,apology,ems,paramedic,squad51falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-brent-myers--11486586Dr. Myers and I discuss how he became interested in EMS, advice he received from the retiring Wake County EMS System Medical Director, research and the politics of being a system director. We talk about his undergraduate degree decision, Evolution Health responsibilities, where EMS is going and what he misses about the Wake County EMS System.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11486586Mon, 27 Mar 2017 01:04:24 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 93: Dr. Brent Myers serves as Chief Medical Officer for Evolution Health and Associate Chief Medical Officer for American Medical Response. He has deep expertise in systems of care, population health approaches and public health. Prior to his...Dr. Myers and I discuss how he became interested in EMS, advice he received from the retiring Wake County EMS System Medical Director, research and the politics of being a system director. We talk about his undergraduate degree decision, Evolution Health responsibilities, where EMS is going and what he misses about the Wake County EMS System.]]>3343ems,evolution health,physician,politics,wake countyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jaime-redig--11421518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11421518Sat, 18 Mar 2017 16:20:04 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 92: Paramedic Jaime Redig from Cary Area EMS joins the podcast this week. Jaime traveled an interesting path to come to Cary Area EMS. She has lived in nine states including Alaska and spent time in Sweden. This on it's own is interesting, but...1876caems,ems,emt,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-cravens-of-ems-world--11371620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11371620Sun, 12 Mar 2017 17:46:01 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 91: Scott Cravens is the the Group Publisher SouthComm Communications, which publishes EMS World. Scott entered the EMS world after 20 years in a different role in publishing. Scott also sits on the board of the National EMS Museum Foundation....2915ems,ems world,national ems museum,podcast,southcomm communicationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neil-jones--11316223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11316223Sun, 05 Mar 2017 14:57:25 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 90: Neil Jones: When I went to school to become a paramedic, the program was 6 months and there was no EMS degree attachment. This week we focus on EMS Education today with my guest Neil Jones. Neil is the Associate Professor and Paramedic...2704ccac,ems,ems education,paramedic,pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kelly-grayson--11186527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11186527Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:35:14 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 89: Kelly Grayson has been a Critical Care Paramedic and EMS Educator for twenty-three years. He is president of the Louisiana Association of EMS Educators and a board member of the LA Association of Nationally Registered EMTs. He currently...2858ems,ems1.com,paramedic,podcast,the ambulance driverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mitchell-j-brown--10934575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10934575Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:58:45 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 88: Mitchell J. Brown continues his amazing career and journey and we hear his story this week. Mitchell J. Brown's EMS roots started in Pittsburgh. Freedom House played a significant role for Mr. Brown as a paramedic and leader. Mitchell J....2165columbus ohio,ems,freedom house,pittsburgh,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tracy-levesque-and-max--10760366https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10760366Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:39:30 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 87:Tracy Levesque is a Paramedic in Ottawa,Canada where their EMS system responds to 120,000 calls a year. Tracy is a BLS Paramedic, What is BLS Paramedic? Tracy will let us know the answer during our conversation. After 26 years on the job,...1917dog program,ems,ottawa canada,podcast,therapy dogfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jane-smith--10568494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10568494Sun, 05 Feb 2017 22:17:06 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 86: Jane Smith is an EMS expert with over 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, including Public Health, Education, the Fire Service and Nonprofit business. She has worked in all ranks up to and including EMS...2855ems,emseducation,leadership,politics,sanfranciscofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dov-maisel--10412981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10412981Sun, 29 Jan 2017 06:26:22 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 85:The podcast goes International once again. This time it is Israel. Mr. Dov Maisel is the senior Vice-President of International Operation for United Hatzalah/Untied Rescue volunteer emergency response organization. He is Combat Medic and a...2154ems,israel,technology,united hatzalah,volunteersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-cebollero--10362508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10362508Sun, 22 Jan 2017 18:02:26 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 84: Chris Cebollero is the co-host of EMS1.com's podcast Inside EMS. The podcast brings expert perspective to EMS topics, clinical issues operational and leadership lessons to EMS personnel. Chris has over 30 years of EMS experience. Chris is...2040abcnbcfox,ems,ems1.com,leadership,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-bunnell--10311722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10311722Sun, 15 Jan 2017 17:11:22 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 83: David Bunnell is a Paramedic whose plan was not to become a Physician Assistant. That changed and he now works as a PA at VA in Washington DC. Dave's practice experiences include Cardiothoracic Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency...2762ems,pa,paramedic,physician assistant,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brian-behn--10265690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10265690Sun, 08 Jan 2017 21:58:29 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 82: Brian Behn is a Critical Care Paramedic in Colorado and is known on the Facebook Page EMSQAQI. You can say that Brian is pro QA/QI and he is a dedicated educator. Brian has spoken at State Conferences, written for EMS1.com and likes to...2199criticalcare,ems,ems1.com,paramedic,qa/qifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chief-lloyd-parker--10222143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10222143Sun, 01 Jan 2017 23:16:46 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 81 Chief Lloyd Parker: The podcast goes international this week as my guest works in Kuwait. Chief Lloyd Parker since June of 2011 has served as the Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the George Washington University Medical Faculty...3208chief,ems,georgewashingtonuniversity,kuwait,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eric-bernard--10181619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10181619Mon, 26 Dec 2016 02:32:48 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 80: Eric Bernard is a Pittsburgh, PA native beginning his public safety career as a volunteer EMT in the Pittsburgh suburbs (Swissvale) starting at the age of 15. That is how we meet. Only a few people call me Stevie and Eric is one. In 2004,...2000ems,montgomerycountymaryland,pittsburgh,podcast,usnavyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-spiro-reel-dx-co-founder--10134349We discuss how Reel Dx came about and how do you receive permission from the patient in an emergency to videotape their illness? Reel Dx is being used in training programs in EMS as well as in Medical School.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10134349Sun, 18 Dec 2016 16:34:45 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 79: Dr. Spiro is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of ReelDx. He is the former Fellowship Director and Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University, Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Using real patient...We discuss how Reel Dx came about and how do you receive permission from the patient in an emergency to videotape their illness? Reel Dx is being used in training programs in EMS as well as in Medical School.]]>1941ems,medicalschool,podcasts,reeldx,trainiingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-heinrich--10083921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10083921Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:20:08 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 78: Cary Area EMS's own Christian Heinrich joins me this week on the podcast. Christian has over 20 years of service with Cary Area EMS starting as a volunteer and moving up the career ladder to his current position as Division Chief....2887caryareaems,ems,podcast,raleigh/cary,volunteeringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gene-starzenski--10036366Gene is a great storyteller and our podcast includes behind the scenes of some of my favorite television shows and stars. We also learn about the story behind the almost TV Series based on the film Mother, Jugs, and Speed. You will hear his passion, determination and the ups and downs to make the documentary and his EMS career.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10036366Sun, 04 Dec 2016 22:24:00 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 77: Gene Starzenski is the Producer and Director of the documentary Freedom House. Freedom House Ambulance was started in Pittsburgh and was the precursor to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. Before Gene produced this wonderful...Gene is a great storyteller and our podcast includes behind the scenes of some of my favorite television shows and stars. We also learn about the story behind the almost TV Series based on the film Mother, Jugs, and Speed. You will hear his passion, determination and the ups and downs to make the documentary and his EMS career.]]>4270ems,freedomhouse,movies,pittsburgh,tvfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-mills--9983042His story has twists and turns that include difficult subjects like addiction, suicide and PTSD. A dog and mirror play a pivotal role in the unbelievable turnaround of his story and what he does now to help others.
Daniel is passionate 911 Buddy Check and making sure the public safety family has somewhere to turn when they are in trouble. His story is incredible and I was honored to speak with him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9983042Sun, 27 Nov 2016 23:12:24 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 76: Did you ever look in the mirror and say enough is enough? This week Daniel Mills, a 14 year veteran of the fire and EMS world tells his story about looking in the mirror. Daniel is the founder of 911 Buddy Check. Daniel is a veteran of the...His story has twists and turns that include difficult subjects like addiction, suicide and PTSD. A dog and mirror play a pivotal role in the unbelievable turnaround of his story and what he does now to help others.
Daniel is passionate 911 Buddy Check and making sure the public safety family has somewhere to turn when they are in trouble. His story is incredible and I was honored to speak with him.]]>2909911buddycheck,ems,firefighter,podcasts,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kurt-gardner--9920172Following the September 2001 attacks, the Commonwealth established an in state Urban Search and Rescue team and the City of Pittsburgh was an integral part of that team. Kurt served as Medical Team Manager. Kurt retired after 21 years in the city to take a position within the FBI to provide specialized medical support. In his current position with the FBI, he is a Weapons of Mass Destruction Specialist. We discuss all the above and how the FBI uses Paramedics in the Bureau.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9920172Sun, 20 Nov 2016 12:01:10 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 75: FBI, City of Pittsburgh EMS, diving the murky waters of the 3 Rivers and EMS are some of the topics that are on the podcast this week. Kurt Gardner has been in EMS for over 30 years. He became an EMT in 1985 and was a volunteer for Medical...Following the September 2001 attacks, the Commonwealth established an in state Urban Search and Rescue team and the City of Pittsburgh was an integral part of that team. Kurt served as Medical Team Manager. Kurt retired after 21 years in the city to take a position within the FBI to provide specialized medical support. In his current position with the FBI, he is a Weapons of Mass Destruction Specialist. We discuss all the above and how the FBI uses Paramedics in the Bureau.]]>2290cityofpittsburgh,ems,fbi,hazmat,podcastsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jean-bail--9865876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9865876Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:58:39 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 74: Jean Bail is the Director, Disaster Medicine and Management at Philadelphia University. Jean is a dedicated teacher, educator, paramedic, nurse and mentor. If it was not for Jean, this podcaster would of never graduated from college. It...1981education,ems,nurse,paramedic,philadelphiauniversityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-friesen--9813817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9813817Sun, 06 Nov 2016 22:12:46 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 73: Jason Friesen is the Founder and Director of Trek Medics International. Trek Medics International is a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to developing prehospital and emergency care in low and middle income countries. Jason...3668country's,ems,paramedic,podcasts,trekinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amar-patel--9760907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9760907Mon, 31 Oct 2016 01:56:35 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 72: It is the night before Halloween and simulation is the name of the game. Is practicing and pretending is a good way to learn? We will find out. Amar Patel is the Director of the Center for Innovative Learning at WakeMed Health and...2733ems,paramedic,patientsimulation,podcast,wakemedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-page--9706880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9706880Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:52:04 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 71: David Page, MS, NRP, is the director of the Prehospital Care Research Forum at UCLA and field paramedic with Allina EMS in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He is an adjunct Senior Lecturer and PhD candidate at Monash University in Melbourne,...3417diversity,ems,freedomhouse,podcast,researchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tammy-patton-pink-episode--9677429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9677429Thu, 20 Oct 2016 03:18:20 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 70: A Special Pink Edition of the podcast. A year ago our friend and colleague from Cary Area EMS Division Chief Tammy Patton was diagnosed with breast cancer. Tammy joins me for a second time on the podcast to talk about her journey, her...1772breastcancer,breastcancersurvivor,caryareaems,ems,pinkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everitt-binns--9651619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9651619Sun, 16 Oct 2016 19:28:07 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 69: Everitt Binns has 50 years of EMS experience. That is a lot of years and time in this profession. He has held all positions and he is currently the EMS Chief for Grand View Health is Sellersville Pennsylvania. HIs experience as a leader,...2125education,ems,hahenmann/drexel,leadershipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drew-baird--9602645We discuss his new venture Vector AeroMed. This aeromedical company flies patients all over the eastern 2/3 of the United States, Canada, Caribbean and Latin America. Through a partnership with Children's Flight of Hope, Vector AeroMed provides a great number of trips to kids traveling for specialty treatment of various illnesses free of charge to the families. We talk about Drew's entrepreneurial spirit and his love of teaching within the EMS community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9602645Sun, 09 Oct 2016 21:23:52 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 68: What do do when you mix a pilot and paramedic? Drew Baird is the answer and he is my guest this week on the podcast. Drew always wanted to put his passion of flying and EMS together and he knew it way back when in high school. Learn how...We discuss his new venture Vector AeroMed. This aeromedical company flies patients all over the eastern 2/3 of the United States, Canada, Caribbean and Latin America. Through a partnership with Children's Flight of Hope, Vector AeroMed provides a great number of trips to kids traveling for specialty treatment of various illnesses free of charge to the families. We talk about Drew's entrepreneurial spirit and his love of teaching within the EMS community.]]>2471airplane,ems,entrepreneurial,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ryan-stark--9555983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9555983Mon, 03 Oct 2016 18:06:35 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 67: Ryan Stark is an associate attorney with Page, Wolfberg & Wirth. His concentration is with HIPAA, Labor, Medicare reimbursement and related areas of the law that affect the EMS industry. Our discussion surrounded the use of Body Camera use...3035bodycamerainems,ems,emt,hipaa,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-daniels--9525276We talk about how the news covers public safety? How public safety is treated in the media? We discuss where he was during 9/11. Steve provides us with a behind the scenes look on story development and breaking news. We have fun talking his first job as a reporter and where he went to school to study journalism.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9525276Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:36:24 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 66: Steve Daniels is the co-anchor of ABC11 Eyewitness News at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 11:00 pm Monday-Friday. In addition, Steve anchors Breaking News coverage from the Breaking News Center. Steve joined ABC11 Eyewitness News in June, 1999....We talk about how the news covers public safety? How public safety is treated in the media? We discuss where he was during 9/11. Steve provides us with a behind the scenes look on story development and breaking news. We have fun talking his first job as a reporter and where he went to school to study journalism.]]>2663abc11,ems,journalism,media,publicsafetyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-jose-cabanas--9487022We discuss his early interest and start in emergency care, his leadership style and Dr. Cabanas reveals a few unknown facts about himself during our conversation. We discuss what is upcoming in EMS as well as in the Wake County EMS System.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9487022Mon, 26 Sep 2016 00:30:02 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 65: Dr. Jose G. Cabanas is a board-certified emergency medicine and EMS physician with a particular expertise on prehospital systems of care, continuous quality improvement and resuscitation. Dr. Cabanas is the Director/Medical Director for...We discuss his early interest and start in emergency care, his leadership style and Dr. Cabanas reveals a few unknown facts about himself during our conversation. We discuss what is upcoming in EMS as well as in the Wake County EMS System.]]>2426ems,parmedic,physician,puertorico,wakecountyemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgt-eric-sweden--9442481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9442481Mon, 19 Sep 2016 23:30:12 +0000Steven CohenSgt Eric Sweden from the Raleigh Police Department joins me this week. Sgt Sweden is our first police officer to be on the podcast. We talk about the training he did for the Wake County EMS System regarding verbal judo. Before we get to that topic we...2783ballesticvests,paramedic,police,verbaljudeo,wakecountyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amy-eisenhauer--9415362We talk about all of the above and how her blog and writing started (another interesting story). Amy likes to teach and educate on different EMS subjects. Amy will be a Speaker at the North Carolina EMS State Conference this October.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9415362Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:25:19 +0000Steven CohenAmy Eisenhauer started her EMS career in 1995. Her entrance into EMS is unusual and a good story. Amy is contributing author for EMS World magazine and has an interactive blog on EMS at TheEMSSiren.com. She speaks nationwide on subjects like...We talk about all of the above and how her blog and writing started (another interesting story). Amy likes to teach and educate on different EMS subjects. Amy will be a Speaker at the North Carolina EMS State Conference this October.]]>2007ems,emsworld,newjersey,podcast,theemssirenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-neal-baer--9387113We discuss how he goes from Medical School to ER. We talk a lot about ER and how the ideas for that show came about and how the medicine goes from the written pages to the actors and how it looks so real. Dr. Baer gives an inside look on how medicine and TV work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9387113Mon, 12 Sep 2016 02:55:14 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 62: Medic2Medic Podcast goes Hollywood this week. Dr. Neal Baer is a pediatrician and television writer who combines his passion for medicine and storytelling. Prior to his work as Executive Producer and Showrunner for Under the Dome, Dr. Baer...We discuss how he goes from Medical School to ER. We talk a lot about ER and how the ideas for that show came about and how the medicine goes from the written pages to the actors and how it looks so real. Dr. Baer gives an inside look on how medicine and TV work.]]>2019ems,er,executiveproducer,hollywood,showrunnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-dill--9285169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9285169Mon, 29 Aug 2016 01:49:02 +0000Steven CohenOne of the most difficult topics this podcast has discussed. The suicide problem that is occurring within the EMS profession. This week's I talk with the founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) Jeff Dill. FBHA is dedicated to...2066ems,emssuicide,firefighter,podcast,publicsafetyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wendell-hissrich--9262305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9262305Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:52:04 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 60: Wendell Hissrich is the Public Safety Director for the City of Pittsburgh. Wendell's experience includes EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement. His career path includes the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS and many years in the FBI. While in the...2109falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rick-sywassink--9239156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9239156Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:43:50 +0000Steven CohenRick SyWassink is an experienced individual with over 30 years experience in death investigation, forensic science, and autopsy protocol. As well as 15 years of adjunct and full time teaching experience at the college level. We discuss crime scene...2836crimescene,ems,murder,podcast,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bill-atkinson--9197036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9197036Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:43:42 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 58: Dr. Bill Atkinson was one of the first paramedic students in North Carolina. Bill has held several leadership roles in and out of EMS. He has held numerous President and CEO positions in healthcare, with his last being at WakeMed Health...2543ems,leadership,paramedic,podcast,wakemedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deborah-stein--9174103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9174103Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:10:38 +0000Steven CohenDeborah Stein has 24 plus years in EMS and currently is an Instructor at the University North Carolina teaching the AHA programs. Before joining UNC, Deborah was a member of my officer corps at Cary Area EMS. She was a Shift Supervisor, headed up our...2271caryareaems,caryems,ems,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mic-gunderson--9096913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9096913Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:36:19 +0000Steven CohenMic Gunderson has over 40 years of experience in EMS, leadership and clinical roles. Listen how he goes from a film and photography interest as a career, to the military to EMS. It is a great story. He is currently the Director of Clinical Systems in...2663americanheartassociation,ems,leadership,philadelphia,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bill-sukitich--9053464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9053464Mon, 25 Jul 2016 02:48:06 +0000Steven CohenWilliam Sukitch is a Paramedic with over 24 years of experience in EMS. His path to EMS started while in college. We talk about his early days in EMS and what drove him to join the Navy. In the Navy, Bill was a combat medic. Bill talks openly about...2442ems,medicalrescueteamsouthauthorit,paramedic,podcast,ptsdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-kobneck--9031873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9031873Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:47:24 +0000Steven CohenMike Kobneck is President of Novum Concepts Ltd. Mike has developed an APP called BioPhone that capture images and securely send them to a base client such as an Emergency Room from the field. Before the business side struck Mike, he was a paramedic...1881apps,biophone,devver,ems,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harold-cohen--9007453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9007453Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:34:05 +0000Steven CohenHarold Cohen before retiring from Baltimore County Fire had 35 years of experience with the County and 22 years as Division Chief for EMS. Harold since retiring from the Baltimore County, continues his ability to educate and train new leaders in EMS...2267baltimorecountyfiredepartment,ems,leadership,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-touchstone--8984058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8984058Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:23:21 +0000Steven CohenMichael Touchstone is the Regional Director of the Philadelphia Regional Office of EMS, a Fire Paramedic Services Chief in the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) and the President of the National EMS Management Association. Mike was one of the first...2255ems,leadership,management,phildadelphiafiredepartment,podcastsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-gannon--8957659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8957659Mon, 11 Jul 2016 01:54:04 +0000Steven CohenMichael Gannon began his EMS career in 1979 as a volunteer at Medical Rescue Team South Authority (MRTSA). In 1981 was hired as a full time Paramedic. Today he is the EMS Program Coordinator at Allegheny General Hospital. Mike is an award winning...2486ems,emseducation,mrtsa,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bryan-bledsoe--8910669books in print. We talk about what is like to be an ER physician in Las Vegas and a few interesting cases he has seen. We discuss the state of EMS today and his view of Community Paramedicine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8910669Sun, 03 Jul 2016 20:03:20 +0000Steven CohenDr. Bryan Bledsoe is an emergency physician, researcher and EMS author. He is Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas. He is the author of numerous EMS textbooks and has over 1 million books in...books in print. We talk about what is like to be an ER physician in Las Vegas and a few interesting cases he has seen. We discuss the state of EMS today and his view of Community Paramedicine.]]>2416communityparamedicine,ems,lasvegas,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baxter-larmon--8860171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8860171Sun, 26 Jun 2016 23:17:10 +0000Steven CohenBaxter Larmon is a Professor of Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine and the Director of UCLA's Center for Prehospital Care. After 35 years at UCLA, Baxter is retiring on July 1. Baxter has long history of EMS service and loves research and education....2065ems,podcast,prehospital,research,uclafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-cline--8809277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8809277Sun, 19 Jun 2016 23:06:19 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 48: Daniel (Danny) Cline is my guest and his EMS career began as an EMT in 1988. Danny has been a provider, educator, trainer and chief. You name a position in EMS, Danny has done it. He is respected among his peers as a medic, educator, chief...2123caryareaems,ems,hockey,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jay-fitch--8753514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8753514Sun, 12 Jun 2016 20:30:43 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 47: What would it be like to be put in charge of an EMS department of a major city at the ripe age of 24? My guest Jay Fitch had this honor, listen how this came about and the challenges he faced. Jay is the Founding Partner and President of...2170falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katherine-west--8703163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8703163Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:08:27 +0000Steven CohenDo we need to wear gloves with every patient encounter? Is EMS education behind the times when it comes to educating EMTs and Paramedics regarding infectious diseases? You came to the right podcast for answers. Katherine West joins the podcast and we...1946ems,gloves,infectiousdisease,katherinewest,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lisa-mcdougall--8674699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8674699Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:33:21 +0000Steven CohenEpisode 45: Lisa McDougall knew when she was 7 and had freak accident that she wanted to be an emergency medicine physician. Listen how EMS became her career path. Lisa is an Advance Practice Paramedic (APP) for Wake County EMS and the Wake County EMS...1935ems,paramedic,podcast,ptsd,wakecountyemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chief-paul-falavolitio--8637769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8637769Sun, 29 May 2016 15:08:36 +0000Steven CohenPaul Falavolito is the Chief of White Oak EMS outside of Pittsburgh. Chief Falavolitio begin his EMS career at Medical Rescue Team South Authority in 1997. Chief Falavolito is an innovator leader with numerous successes during his career. He created a...2233ems,garthbrooks,paramedic,podcast,whiteoakemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bill-miller-physician-assistant-paramedic--8608248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8608248Wed, 25 May 2016 21:14:59 +0000Steven CohenWilliam Miller has experience in the provision of EMS, EMS Education,fire and rescue services that now spans more than 40 years. Bill's start was in small town in Pennsylvania to a career with the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS to his current...3080cityofpittsburghems,ems,firefighter,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jayme-burgman--8569602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8569602Sat, 21 May 2016 14:15:05 +0000Steven CohenIf you every wondered if you could be in EMS and be an entrepreneur then this podcast is for you. Jayme Burgman joins me this week to discuss his EMS career and how he went from Paramedic to entrepreneur. Jayme has a history in both entrepreneurial...2727cityofpittsburghems,ems,entrrepreneur,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chief-skip-kirkwood--8520421We talk about his Navy beginnings and how the Field Training Officer Program came about.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8520421Mon, 16 May 2016 02:36:55 +0000Steven CohenSkip Kirkwood currently serves as the Director of Emergency Medical Services and Chief Paramedic in Durham County North Carolina. He has been involved in EMS since 1973, as an EMT, paramedic, supervisor educator, manager, consultant, state EMS...We talk about his Navy beginnings and how the Field Training Officer Program came about.]]>2401chief,durhamcountyems,ems,navy,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/division-chief-mike-prevatte--8490360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8490360Thu, 12 May 2016 14:49:43 +0000Steven CohenMike Prevatte is a Division Chief at Cary Area EMS. Mike started out as a volunteer for Cary Area EMS in 2003. His journey and interest in EMS started way before when he was Boy Scout. He is an Eagle Scout too. Mike Prevatte's journey from Eagle Scout...2179caryareaems,eaglescout,ems,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-stawasz-amr-s-regional-director-for-new-hampshire-maine--8456766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8456766Mon, 09 May 2016 01:16:51 +0000Steven CohenChristopher Stawasz is AMR's Regional Director for New Hampshire and Maine. Christopher was born and raised in New Hampshire and was one of the first practicing paramedics in the state. We talk about the opioid crisis that is hitting New Hampshire and...2090falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kris-kaull--8394727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8394727Mon, 02 May 2016 01:25:21 +0000Steven CohenKris Kaull is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in public safety both as a clinician and business professional. Kris was the the founder of EMS1.com. Kris began his career in public safety as a firefighter and EMT. Kris is...3203ems,entrepreneur,paramedic,podcast,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-james-winslow--8368974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8368974Thu, 28 Apr 2016 11:47:49 +0000Steven CohenDr. Winslow is the State EMS Medical Director for North Carolina. We talk about how he became the Medical Director, protocols and the responsibilities of this position. There is a strong emphasis on collaborating and involving stakeholders in the...1579ems,medicaldirector,northcarolina,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/todd-pritchard--8340255communities just south of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Todd began his career with MRTSA as a volunteer in
1985 after graduating from California University of Pennsylvania. Todd was promoted to Chief of MRTSA in 2007. We talk about his journey to from being unsure if EMS was the right path for him and how he became Chief. We talk about the challenges that are facing EMS today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8340255Mon, 25 Apr 2016 01:53:52 +0000Steven CohenTodd Pritchard is the Chief of Medical Rescue Team South Authority, an EMS agency serving six communities just south of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Todd began his career with MRTSA as a volunteer in 1985 after graduating from California University of...communities just south of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Todd began his career with MRTSA as a volunteer in
1985 after graduating from California University of Pennsylvania. Todd was promoted to Chief of MRTSA in 2007. We talk about his journey to from being unsure if EMS was the right path for him and how he became Chief. We talk about the challenges that are facing EMS today.]]>2098ems,leadership,mrtsa,paramedic,pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathan-washko--8313051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8313051Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:08:44 +0000Steven CohenJonathan Washko as been involved in the EMS industry for over 30 years and has held progressive leadership position with small, medium and large EMS systems in government. Mr. Washko is considered the leading industry expert on EMS system design, High...2705drexel,ems,hahnmann,paramedicpodcast,systemstatusmanagementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-taigman--8285176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8285176Mon, 18 Apr 2016 02:40:04 +0000Steven CohenMike Taigman has over 41 years working as an EMT, paramedic, QI manager and General Manager. He is currently the Improvement Guide for FirstWatch Solutions. Mike has written over 600 articles and published a book on EKG interpretation. Mike has taken...2441ems,firstsolutions,paramedic,podcast,taigmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lynn-nowak--8258702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8258702Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:26:30 +0000Steven CohenLynn Nowak is a paramedic and volunteer for Cary Area EMS. Lynn has been volunteering with Cary Area EMS since 1995. Listen how a different subject path in school guided her to EMS. We talk about how another service missed out on her sprit to...1337caryareaems,ems,paramedic,podcast,volunteerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gene-lambert-podcast--8230840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8230840Mon, 11 Apr 2016 01:26:39 +0000Steven CohenGene Lambert retired after 31 years working for Wake County EMS. In those 31 years, Gene held different positions from Paramedic to Training Chief. Gene’s dedication to public service was spurred by the tragic death of his sister, a nurse, when he was...3353ems,lawenforcement,paramedic,podcast,wakecountyemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-swayze--8171975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8171975Mon, 04 Apr 2016 02:16:42 +0000Steven CohenDan Swayze is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania and is widely considered one of the earliest pioneers of community paramedicine. Dan has been in Emergency Medical Services and...2171ems,jems,paramedicine,podcast,upmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/randolph-mantooth--8119267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8119267Mon, 28 Mar 2016 12:22:34 +0000Steven CohenRandolph Mantooth and the TV Show Emergency has influenced countless of people to become EMTs, Paramedics and Firefighters. I am one of those countless people. For our 30th Episode, I was lucky to have him as a guest. Mr. Mantooth is a well known...2441emergencytvshow,ems,johnnygage,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-terkel-paramedic-medical-rescue-team-south--8062443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8062443Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:05:12 +0000Steven CohenMedical Rescue Team South's Paramedic David Terkel is my guest. David is longtime resident of Mt. Lebanon, PA and started serving the community in 1995. He is part of the Allegheny County HMMR (HazMat Medical) team. The team is the medical support for...2535ems,medicalrescueteamsouth,mt.lebanon,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-alexander-garza--7999970He holds academic appointments in the Epidemiology and Emergency Medicine at the Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice and School of Medicine as well. In addition, he is the Medical Director and Homeland Security advisor for FirstWatch Inc, a data and quality improvement software company in Encinitas, CA focusing on emergency responders.
Prior to coming to SLU, Dr. Garza was appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the US Senate as the Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Homeland Security. He oversaw all aspects of health and security at DHS, was a principal advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security and briefed the White House on health and security issues. Dr. Garza’s career has included working at all levels of emergency response including as an EMT, paramedic, flightmedic, emergency physician, army officer and an EMS administrator. He is a Colonel of the US Army Reserves where he has received numerous awards including the Combat Action Badge and the Bronze Star.
We talk about his start and his honor to serve in the Army and for the President.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7999970Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:29:27 +0000Steven CohenAlexander Garza MD, MPH is the Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and and Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) and is board certified in Emergency Medicine. He holds academic...He holds academic appointments in the Epidemiology and Emergency Medicine at the Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice and School of Medicine as well. In addition, he is the Medical Director and Homeland Security advisor for FirstWatch Inc, a data and quality improvement software company in Encinitas, CA focusing on emergency responders.
Prior to coming to SLU, Dr. Garza was appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the US Senate as the Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Homeland Security. He oversaw all aspects of health and security at DHS, was a principal advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security and briefed the White House on health and security issues. Dr. Garza’s career has included working at all levels of emergency response including as an EMT, paramedic, flightmedic, emergency physician, army officer and an EMS administrator. He is a Colonel of the US Army Reserves where he has received numerous awards including the Combat Action Badge and the Bronze Star.
We talk about his start and his honor to serve in the Army and for the President.]]>2362army,emergencymedicine,ems,firstwatch,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-widmer--7942394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7942394Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:25:40 +0000Steven CohenDoug Widmer is a Paramedic and Deputy Chief at Medical Rescue Team South Authority (MRTSA) in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Doug knew when he was 5 that he wanted to be in EMS and he has the proof. Listen to how he got started as a volunteer, being...2686chief,ems,mrtsa,paramedic,pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-dworsky--7892797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7892797Mon, 29 Feb 2016 10:33:52 +0000Steven CohenPeter Dworsky and I went to Hahnemann University (now Drexel University) and graduated from their EMS Degree Program. We talk about those early days of the program, his career path and interest in safety for EMS providers. For the past 12 years Peter...2287drexel,ems,jems,monoc,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/erin-cohen--7864915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7864915Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:23:04 +0000Steven CohenErin and I discuss what it is like to be married to an EMS provider and you hear how we met. Erin is a Real Estate agent and offers a great program if you are buying or selling a home. Hometown Heroes is an organization designed to give back to those...842ems,hereos,paramedic,podcast,realestatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jon-olson--7841764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7841764Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:12:35 +0000Steven CohenJon Olson is the Deputy Director, Chief of Operations for Wake County EMS. Jon has 28 years of EMS experience that included being a former Chief of Cary Area EMS. A few years back a Tornado struck Wake County and Jon was right in the middle of the...2360director,ems,paramedicemt,steeler,wakecountyemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-hazzard--7821402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7821402Fri, 19 Feb 2016 07:06:02 +0000Steven CohenKevin Hazzard worked as a paramedic from 2004 to 2013, primarily at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. He is the author of A Thousand Naked Strangers. The book provides an inside look into Kevin's journey in EMS. We talk about his transition from journalist...22511000nakedstrangers,ems,grady,kevinhazzard,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-paul-paris--7787939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7787939Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:40:34 +0000Steven CohenDr. Paris is a pioneer in EMS, an innovator and one of the biggest supporters of EMTs and Paramedics. He also has a strong opinion on where EMS is going. Dr. Paris a long with Dr. Ron Stewart were a crucial in the early success of the City of...2241ems,emt,paramedic,pittsburghems,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-lindell--7741686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7741686Mon, 08 Feb 2016 13:12:43 +0000Steven CohenDavid Lindell has over 40 years of EMS experience as a provider, educator, flight medic and leader. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Listen to his story of being part of Freedom House Ambulance Service and...2603ems,freedomhouse,paramedic,pittsburgh,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greg-friese--7687723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7687723Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:55:59 +0000Steven CohenGreg Friese, MS, NRP, is Editor-in-Chief of EMS1.com. He is an educator, author, paramedic, and marathon runner. We talk about how EMS1.com got started as well as a hot button topic as ballistic vests for EMS providers.2599editor,ems,ems1,emt,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-colangelo--7638029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7638029Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:40:22 +0000Steven CohenChris Colangelo is the Chief Operating Officer for Wake County EMS. Chris's path to this position starts outside Hampton Roads VA and hear how he makes his way to North Carolina and Wake County.2719chief,county,ems,paramedic,wakefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-yee--7586139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7586139Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:01:57 +0000Steven CohenMike Yee and I worked the busiest Medic Unit in the City of Pittsburgh. We reminisce about our days on Medic 5 and the closeness that partners have together.2970ems,medic5,paramedic,pittsburgh,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-bourgraf-ceo-of-ferno--7537991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7537991Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:28:33 +0000Steven CohenJoe Bourgraf is the CEO of Ferno. See how Ferno was started and learn about the new Integrated Patient Transport Systems coming to EMS.2560ceo,ems,ferno,paramedic,stretchersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chief-garland-tant--7492437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7492437Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:41:47 +0000Steven CohenChief Tant is a veteran of the Wake County EMS System and he kicks off 2016's Medic2Medic Podcast.2447chief,county,ems,paramedic,wakefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steven-j-davidson-md--7453327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7453327Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:00:48 +0000Steven CohenOne of my mentors talks about his journey in EMS and Emergency Medicine, the birth of a speciality, and EMS in Philadelphia.2839director,ems,medical,paramedic,philadelphiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bradley-wilson--7412522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7412522Mon, 21 Dec 2015 21:11:23 +0000Steven CohenListen how Bradely Wilson played a key role in my intereivew for the Chief posiiton at Cary Area EMS2172cary,ems,emt,texas,volunteerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marion-houle--7365077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7365077Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:57:01 +0000Steven CohenMarion Houle is an EMS veteran and a Division Chief at Cary Area EMS. Marion grew up in Canada and made his way to South Florida then to North Carolina. Listen to his adventure and how he began his EMS career.2218canada,cary,ems,hockey,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aj-heightman-editor-in-chief-of-jems--7314158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7314158Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:43:34 +0000Steven CohenA.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P, is the Editor-in-Chief of JEMS, the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. See how Jim Page and AJ met as well as learning about AJ's roots in my home State of Pennsylvania.2439ems,jems,jimpage,paramedic,pennsylvaniafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/justine-hollingshead--7271827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7271827Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:01:48 +0000Steven CohenJustine Hollingshead is a volunteer and an Officer at Cary Area EMS. Justine wears many hats at Cary Area EMS. When she is not volunteering, she is the Chief of Staff for the Vice Chancellor and Dean of Academic and Student Affairs at North Carolina...2433cary,ems,ncstate,paramedic,volunterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steven-wirth--7223548Wirth, LLC, and is one of the best known EMS attorneys
and consultants in the United States. Widely regarded as
the nation’s leading EMS law firm.
Listen and learn about Steve's first encounter with the great Jim Page.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7223548Mon, 23 Nov 2015 19:40:47 +0000Steven CohenSteve Wirth is a founding partner of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, LLC, and is one of the best known EMS attorneys and consultants in the United States. Widely regarded as the nation’s leading EMS law firm. Listen and learn about Steve's first encounter...Wirth, LLC, and is one of the best known EMS attorneys
and consultants in the United States. Widely regarded as
the nation’s leading EMS law firm.
Listen and learn about Steve's first encounter with the great Jim Page.]]>2222ems,jimpage,law,lawyer,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walt-stoy--7175377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7175377Mon, 16 Nov 2015 13:26:10 +0000Steven CohenDr. Walt Stoy gave me my first teaching job in EMS at the Center for Emergency Medicine. I have been teaching ever since. Doctor Walt Stoy is Professor and Director of Emergency Medicine at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the...2409center,education,emergency,ems,medicinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avery-brown--7026961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7026961Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:39:31 +0000Steven CohenWake County EMS Division's Paramedic Avery Brown joins me this week on the podcast.2058averybrown,county,ems,paramedic,wakefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quincy-harris-part-1--6993924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6993924Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:53:54 +0000Steven CohenParamedic Quincy Harris joins me in studio (my office) to tell his path to EMS and Cary Area EMS. There are 2 parts to the podcast. I know you will enjoy listening.1649area,cary,ems,paramedic,studiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quincy-harris-part-2--6993914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6993914Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:50:59 +0000Steven CohenParamedic Quincy Harris joins me in studio (my office) to tell his path to EMS and Cary Area EMS. There are 2 parts to the podcast. I know you will enjoy listening.1168area,cary,ems,emt,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/todd-stout--6967932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6967932Tue, 27 Oct 2015 11:44:16 +0000Steven CohenThere are people in your career that play an important role. Todd Stout was one of those people. I met Todd when I was working for the City of Pittsburgh and was looking to advance my career. I hope you enjoy our conversation. I did.2241ems,first,paramedic,stout,watchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tammy-patton--6870439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6870439Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:30:09 +0000Steven CohenCary Area EMS's Division Chief Tammy Patton joins me in conversation this week. Tammy hails from Kentucky and learn how she made it to North Carolina and her path to Cary Area EMS.2047cary,chief,ems,emt,paramedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sal-ramirez--6751641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6751641Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:02:58 +0000Steven CohenThis is a short podcast as I talk about Sal's beginning at Cary Area EMS, followed by the tribute by the Wake County EMS System End of Watch.644cary,ems,end,of,watchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-hammerstein--6747018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6747018Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:28:50 +0000Steven CohenListen to Jeff Hammerstein, Chief of Community Outreach/EMS from Wake County EMS discuss his career and how the unique way he became the system's PIO.2641county,ems,paramedic,pio,wakefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-williams--6684247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6684247Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:17:40 +0000Steven CohenDr. Jefferson Williams is my guest. Dr. Williams is the Deputy Medical Director of the Wake County EMS System.2702director,ems,medical,paramedic,wakefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greg-edwards-part-1--6639264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6639264Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:54:15 +0000Steven CohenThe first Medic2Medicpodcast for you to listen. Paramedic and FTO Greg Edwards is my guest. In Part 1 of our chat learn how Greg decided to become involved in EMS. I hope you enjoy1720cary,ems,first,paramedic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greg-edwards-part-2--6639251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6639251Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:47:20 +0000Steven CohenPart 2 of the first Medic2Medicpodcast for you to listen. Paramedic and FTO Greg Edwards is my guest.632cary,ems,emt,paramedic,podcastfalsefull