"EMS wasn't on my radar, but I wish I would have pursued it sooner."  Ronnie has 10 years of EMS experience and plenty of credentials after his last name, many of which include in the educational and leadership aspects of EMS- and his passion for EMS shows for it. He gives insight into what it means to keep a healthy…

Welcome to the first guest episode of 2023! We start our 2023 season with an interview I had with Dyllan, who works in a skilled assisted living center in Saint George, UT. I ask questions that, I feel, a lot of first responders have when it comes to going on calls at these type of facilities. We also talk about crazy…

I give a review of the stats of the podcast thus far from August 2022 to January 2023, and give a preview of who to look forward to hearing from this year. I also give an announcement of a new endeavor that I'll embark on. Listen in on what I've got brainstormed for this year coming up, and let's dream big! Send us F…

The end of the year always brings a "slump" as we reflect on what we didn't get done this year, or maybe the hardships of the year, so I wanted to shed some positivity and optimism. I asked some people to share their "why" on why they love EMS/the healthcare industry!  Thank you to: James Boomhower- NREMT-P, FP-C, C-N…

"And I see this child on the other side of the monitor, probably 7 or 8 years old, on the verge of crying... and I make eye contact with this child... and he jumps up and throws his arms around me and begins weeping..." Devin opens his heart on this episode and talks about his passion for patients and emphasizes our…

Skyler sat down with me and opened up about the fire academy he is involved in and really shows his heart toward fire education and his passion for being in the fire department. I really appreciate his dedication and his honesty about a topic not many people are able to experience. Microwave a hot pocket and grab a so…

Listen in as you, too, can "crush" on Cody as he discusses the importance of recognizing the dangers of rhabdomyolysis and the understanding of why our treatment for it is so crucial.  Send us Fan Mail

"For me as the spouse, I need to give him grace, and everyday is going to be different. Some days will be good and others, he needs a support system. (...) Even as a spouse, I need a support system with the other people who understand what I go through."  I loved this episode because I love Heather and the unique ins…

DISCLAIMER, this episode is NOT subject to EMS only!  I reached out to listeners, took my own own experience, from listeners, and from the people I worked with, and came up with probably a small fraction of what it takes to be a “good” partner. I even learned a thing or two from this one, so I highly recommend listeni…

"Most members of the public don't fully comprehend how thin that thin, blue line really is." This is an episode with my Dad, retired police officer Lieutenant Fairbanks, where we talked about his previous career in law enforcement. We dive deep as we talked about bridging EMS and the police department, as well as ques…

“The reason why that call stands out to me is because I would like to think that if I had known his history, I would have done the exact same thing that I did.” I talked to one of my favorite people, Phil, about his beginnings in EMS and his podcast that reaches out to many first responders and leaves an impact on our…

We talked about Jacob tells his story of how he switched from a potential career in physical therapy into a career in EMS. We also discuss everything: giving Benadryl for abdominal patients, a call involving a patient fighting with a pogo stick, a call that challenged Jacob’s ethics, and divulge into Jacob’s vast wisd…

I had the privilege of sitting down with James Boomhower, an incredible guy with an equally incredible mission. Listen in on the conversation we shared as he gives some excellent advice, wisdom, and we talk about a topic that needs to be addressed more.  Also, check : https://linktr.ee/stay_fit4duty?utm_source=linktr…

During our picnic, Dave explains the story behind his skeletons, talks about a call he ran with Jesus, and we have an honest, hard, and heartfelt conversation about the importance of support systems in EMS. I laughed, I teared up, and I can't thank Dave enough for not only his well-deserved insight and wisdom but also…

LISTENER SUGGESTION! Using this video: https://youtu.be/liIq27RztyY   I evaluate what the bystander can do in a situation where they would come across a scene like this and what can be done prior to first responders arrive.  Send us Fan Mail

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

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

Join in on this episode to hear Adam’s perspective of being in the fire department, and in his journey of a colonoscopy, hamburger helper, and honesty of working for a private EMS agency… The bloopers are definitely ... original... and Adam is hilarious. As always, grab a cup of coffee and tune in for this week’s port…

My first partner as a paramedic. Logan Bergeron: great partner and paramedic, proficient student for nursing school, great Dad/husband to Alexis B., avid/obsessive coffee drinker, and so much more you can learn about him from this episode. We joke around, tell stories from our partnership, and then Logan gives us insi…

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

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

 I had the chance to sit down with a friend I met through EMS, but he became one of the people I turn to when I need to discuss a call, advice, or just have a good venting session or laugh with. He has some good insight as we discuss some of the calls we run and overall. I had a blast, and I hope you enjoy this interv…

I sit down with Ken and discuss the process of organ procurement from Ken’s perspective being involved in this process. We share stories from when we worked together, and Ken gives some good advice and perspective from his years of experience. Overall, it’s a good conversation that, even after working with him and kno…

If you’ve ever heard “if you have the heart on your license, EMTs and doctors won’t try to save you because they want to take your organs,” this episode is to debunk that. I dive into what organ donation entails, why it’s important, and a whole lot of geeking out with information and minor research. Grab a chair, hold…

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

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

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