🚑🎙️Joining Alexis this week is Pediatric ICU Nurse Meg Brazzel! Their discussion revolves around working with sick kids and the variety of different challenges that can present in those situations. Part 1 of 2 Send us Fan Mail

James Boomhower of Stay Fit 4 Duty rejoins the podcast to talk with host Alexis Hardwick about mental resilience in EMS. They provide tips and strategies for emergency responders dealing with the mental health aspects of the job. Send us Fan Mail

David Givot, a paramedic, lawyer, and author of "Sirens, Lights, & Lawyers: The Law & Other Really Important Stuff EMS Providers Never Learned in School," joins Alexis to finish their discussion on the legal aspects and issues in EMS. Part 2 of 2 Send us Fan Mail

In this week's episode, Alexis unpacks legal aspects and issues in EMS with Paramedic, Lawyer and author of Sirens, Lights, and Lawyers: The Law & Other Really Important Stuff EMS Providers Never Learned in School, David Givot. Part 1 of 2 Send us Fan Mail

Alexis and her guest Adam Stanchak continue their discussion on Critical Incident Stress Management in EMS. Part 2 of 2 Send us Fan Mail

In this week's episode, Alexis is joined by Adam Stanchak, who shares his experience of working in Critical Incident Stress Management in EMS. Part 1 of 2 Send us Fan Mail

Jennah, an experienced EMS provider, discusses the often-overlooked topic of handling psychiatric patients in the field with Alexis on the podcast. They touch on Jennah's background, including her experience in EMS, her preference for 911 calls, and her love for working with psychiatric patients. Alexis and Jennah dis…

Critical Care Paramedic Chris Hollett and Alexis discuss supraglottic airways (SGAs) and endotracheal tubes (ET tubes), stressing the importance of proper oxygenation and ventilation for patients. The choice between SGA and ET intubation depends on various factors like patient condition, tools, and space.  Send us Fa…

This week, we're diving into the fascinating world of superstitions in EMS. We'll be exploring beliefs about full moons, taboo phrases, haunted ambulances, and more!  Send us Fan Mail

Alexis is joined by Critical Care Paramedic Ben Tacy in part 2 of their interview. In this week's episode, they discuss the critical role of capnography in EMS for differential diagnoses and other pertinent topics. Ben shares his expertise and experiences to shed light on the importance of this lifesaving tool in emer…

In this week's episode, Alexis is joined by Critical Care Paramedic Ben Tacy to talk about the transition from EMT to Paramedic, the importance of capnography in EMS for differential diagnoses, and a range of other related topics. Part 1/2 Send us Fan Mail

Alexis Hardwick and Matt Gehm are currently engaged in a thoughtful and informative discussion regarding the crucial elements that are necessary for delivering a successful trauma room report.  Part 2/2 Send us Fan Mail

Alexis Hardwick and Matt Gehm discuss the crucial elements of delivering an effective trauma room report in their conversation. Part 1/2 Send us Fan Mail

In this discussion, Alexis Hardwick delves into the topic of being a good partner. Send us Fan Mail

On this episode, Flight Paramedic Geoff Murphy joins your host Alexis Hardwick to talk about the experience of "imposter syndrome" in EMS. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, get introduced to your host Alexis Hardwick and the mission of the podcast.  Send us Fan Mail

In this part 3 of a 3-part series, I sat down with Alex Isaac as we discuss what it means when someone says "don't go into EMS" and the importance of considering that, birthing babies on calls, and the importance of an EMT-basic when it comes down to the wire of keeping BLS before ALS. Send us Fan Mail

In this part 2 of a 3-part series, I sat down with Alex Isaac as we discuss being a female in EMS, the importance of having compassion in this field, haunted ambulances/EMS stations, the stigma of addiction, and a call involving baby Momma drama Send us Fan Mail

In this part 1 of a 3-part series, I sat down with Alex Isaac as we discuss in this episode "a year in review" of being a grown-up paramedic, Alex's call that challenged her, and the importance of going with with your gut instinct when things aren't going all that well.  Send us Fan Mail

In a galaxy far, far away... Okay, maybe it's just in a coffee shop in Church Point, LA, I sat down with Officer Mark as we talked about why he became a police officer and what he's passionate  about, how he practices going "beyond the call" in his line of work, what you should do if you get pulled over by a police of…

From the perspective of a mother of a child with special needs: Jenna and I talk about her pregnancy and the first year she's had with her beautiful baby, Jolie Katelyn, and navigating the early world of spina bifida, and her journey as a Medical Momma. Jenna also opens up about what first responders should do when go…

Cecil Fairchild is a man with a lot of experience and a heck of a lot of credentials behind his last name. I had the chance to talk to Cecil about a myriad of things: his experience going from being a ground medic to a flight paramedic, imposter syndrome, how terrible the yankauer suction is, working in the Louisiana…

In a style of crew change in EMS, I sat with Logan B. and Dwayne P. as we talked about a variety of subjects from what we love about the job, what makes the job hard, calls we've run, being "rejuvenated" in the job, and what it takes to be a paramedic. It's everything a crew change discussion is with depth, laughs, an…

Donovan has compassion for people and a desire to take care of others, and it's admirable. On this episode, Donovan talks about his initial rollercoaster of how he came into EMS, a call entailing an awkward assessment, and his advice to anyone thinking of going into EMS. Get your favorite ice cream out, and enjoy this…

"At the core of what we do, it's helping others- and that's so much more fulfilling than helping yourself."  When I moved to Utah, I had the privilege of working alongside some of the best firefighters, and I sit down with one of those fire fighters! Cameron talks about his experience working in a fire department and…

"People call 9-1-1 because it's potentially the worst moment of their life, and now you have to be a voice of calm on the other side... and you can't see what's happening."  In this episode #2 of the mini-series of "Adventures in Dispatch," Patrick gives his perspective of working in the Saint George Dispatch system.…

Introducing: part one of mini-series of "Adventures in Dispatch." Trevor comes from my home state of Louisiana, and I'm proud to call him my friend and dispatcher, as well as paramedic colleague. Trevor talks about his experience in working as a medic-gone-dispatcher, as well as how it helped him in the field as a fir…

I don't often divulge into the difficult calls I've run, but Phil Klein allowed me to do so on this episode of his podcast that I was honored to be featured on. Check out this episode, and go find his podcast "Stories from the Road."  Send us Fan Mail

Change is not something that people like, but we need- and this is the focus of what Laura Purdy, MD is driven in. Dr. Purdy and I have an honest conversation about how to connect paramedicine and community paramedicine with the field of telehealth and, at the core of what we do, care for people on another, greater le…

In light of recent events in the news, I give my honest answer to the question: did these medics murder this patient JUST because they transported a patient on the gurney face down?  Send us Fan Mail