EMS Today

The Legacy of Freedom House

Host Eric Chase sits down with Freedom House Paramedic John Moon about the history of the trailblazing service and its legacy today.

Joining Forces for the Betterment of EMS with Rob Lawrence

On this week’s episode of the EMS Handoff, Bradley and David are joined by Rob Lawrence to discuss recruitment and retention, fees for readiness, and how to take that first bite out of the elephant in the room, or maybe the 10 of them. Joined live with Bradley Dean at the North Carolina EMS Expo, Rob has just concluded one of the keynote presentations.

How to reach us:

Bradley Dean: Bradley.dean@handoffmedia.com

David Blevins: David.blevins@handoffmedia.com

Friday Night Lights

EMS Airway editor Jeff Frankel speaks to Chris Kroboth about his new series entitled “Friday Night Lights” at FDIC International. Read the first two installments here and here.

Banking Systems and Credit Card Protections

Medix Type I, Type II and Type III ambulances deliver the industry’s highest possible performance value. Go safely, effectively, and efficiently with ambulance models that provide best-in-class delivery. Learn more at https://medixambulance.com/.

Host Sean J. Britton provides an overview of the protections in place to safeguard deposits at banks and credit unions, and consumer protections in place to safeguard against fraudulent debit and credit card purchases. Additionally, you will be presented with three actionable strategies to protect yourself from credit and debit card fraud.

Understanding the Burdens of Leadership

Medix Type I, Type II and Type III ambulances deliver the industry’s highest possible performance value. Go safely, effectively, and efficiently with ambulance models that provide best-in-class delivery. Learn more at https://medixambulance.com/.

Beyond Lucid Technologies’ Jonathon Feit talks with Larkspur (CO) Fire Protection District Chief Stuart Mills.

Chief Mills runs an extremely nimble and innovative transporting fire service nestled between Denver and Colorado Springs. This rural department was the first in the U.S. to share real-time consumable data with his hospital partners to participate interactively with a health information exchange.

The former Navy man at its helm has a unique management style that empowers every one of his crew members to step up and understand the burdens of leadership.

The Third Time Is the Charm!

Medix Type I, Type II and Type III ambulances deliver the industry’s highest possible performance value. Go safely, effectively, and efficiently with ambulance models that provide best-in-class delivery. Learn more at https://medixambulance.com/.

Eric Chase has a conversation with three-time sudden cardiac arrest survivor Steve Dunn.

Fun and Games During the Holidays

Medix Type I, Type II and Type III ambulances deliver the industry’s highest possible performance value. Go safely, effectively, and efficiently with ambulance models that provide best-in-class delivery. Learn more at https://medixambulance.com/.

Dov and Raphael delve into some of the challenges and humorous stories that take place in Israel during the spring holiday seasons. They advise how to avoid the pitfalls that many people find themselves in during this time of year. 

As there currently is a concurrence of three major holidays in Passover, Ramadan, and Easter/Pascha the entire populace is out celebrating the holy and happy time, which means... you guessed it, far more emergency calls. From hiking and water drownings to dehydration and spring/Passover cleaning-related injuries, Dov and Raphael take you behind the scenes into some harrowing calls and talk about how preventable injuries and deaths are really hard to handle. 

An Introduction to Candida Auris

Demers Ambulances is one of the largest, most trusted ambulance design and manufacturers in the world with a vision to build safe, reliable, and efficient emergency vehicles to assist paramedics in saving lives. Demers manufactures Type I, II and III emergency medical and fire ambulances that set the bar for quality, innovation, attention to detail, and rigorous testing. To find a Demers ambulance dealer in your region visit https://www.demers-ambulances.com/ Your partner on the road, every day, on every call.

Katherine West provides an overview of Candida auris and why the fungal infection could easily spread.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Demers Ambulances is one of the largest, most trusted ambulance design and manufacturers in the world with a vision to build safe, reliable, and efficient emergency vehicles to assist paramedics in saving lives. Demers manufactures Type I, II and III emergency medical and fire ambulances that set the bar for quality, innovation, attention to detail, and rigorous testing. To find a Demers ambulance dealer in your region visit https://www.demers-ambulances.com/ Your partner on the road, every day, on every call.

Eric Chase talks to Keith Humphrey, the former police chief of Norman (OK) and Little Rock (AR) about command staff perspectives for current and aspiring leaders.

All EMS Women

Demers Ambulances is one of the largest, most trusted ambulance design and manufacturers in the world with a vision to build safe, reliable, and efficient emergency vehicles to assist paramedics in saving lives. Demers manufactures Type I, II and III emergency medical and fire ambulances that set the bar for quality, innovation, attention to detail, and rigorous testing. To find a Demers ambulance dealer in your region visit https://www.demers-ambulances.com/ Your partner on the road, every day, on every call.

Eric Chase speaks with Valerie Bestland, flight paramedic and founder/CEO of All EMS Women. The group is about community, well-being and support. "I want to support every last woman that considers herself in EMS,” Bestland says. This is a good listen for individuals of any gender.