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In this heartfelt episode of Just a Little Salt, Chris Spaulding sits down with his son, Cody, to explore a lifetime shaped by fire service. Chris recounts how a family tragedy set him on this path over three decades ago, sharing stories that blend humor and hardship—from prank wars and raw chicken mishaps to the heavy toll of witnessing trauma. Father and son reveal the deep bonds that grow in firehouses, lessons in discipline, pe...
Host Bram Duffee explores research on epinephrine’s role in traumatic cardiac arrest. The discussion features a trauma surgeon and researcher from a Level 1 trauma center who explains why epinephrine may not only lack benefit but could cause harm in trauma cases like car crashes or gunshot wounds. Drawing from a six-year study across seven trauma centers involving over 1,600 patients, the findings challenge current EMS protocols by...
Rolling Sixes is a groundbreaking six-part documentary series spotlighting the combined police, fire, and EMS crews of Kalamazoo Public Safety—the largest integrated public safety agency in the U.S.
Created by Zach Hamelton, a former TV and film producer turned public information officer, the series blends cinematic storytelling with immersive, real-world footage captured via GoPros and cinema cameras.
Viewers get rare access to in...
Just a Little Salt: Real Stories, Hard Truths and Humor with Fireman Lance Fireman Lance opens up about the realities of life on the job—from brutal physical challenges and mental exhaustion to the tight-knit culture and unexpected humor at the fire station. Lance shares stories of rookie mistakes, intense calls and hilarious firehouse pranks involving ghostly dolls and prank sprays. He sheds light on the demanding balance betwee...
JEMS Product Pod: TRAUMAGEL is Revolutionizing Hemorrhage Control JEMS Development Editor Mike Brown welcomes Joe Landolina, co-founder and CEO of Cresilon, alongside Sean Allen, Director of Education for TRAUMAGEL, to dive into a breakthrough in hemorrhage control technology. TRAUMAGEL, a plant-based, easy-to-use hemostatic gel, stops moderate to severe external bleeding within seconds without the need for finger packing or comp...
Not A-Fib: Criminal Liability and Legal Challenges for EMS Providers
This episode of the Not A-fib podcast looks into the increasing scrutiny EMS providers face from a legal standpoint, highlighted by high-profile cases like Elijah McClain's tragic death in Aurora, Colorado, and a recent Springfield, Missouri incident. Attorney and EMT Frank Fl...
The JEMS Report: Tylenol Use in Pregnancy
Dr. Sarah Fabiano and Dr. Jeremy Cushman break down the recent FDA release linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy to autism spectrum disorder. They discuss the distinction between association and causation, highlighting how studies can show correlations without proving direct cause and effect. The doctors also address the complexity behind autism diagnoses, genetic and envi...
Just a Little Salt: Kevin Hazzard on the Reality of Emergency Medicine, Burnout, and Storytelling
In this revealing episode of “Just a Little Salt,” seasoned Atlanta paramedic and author Kevin Hazzard shares the unvarnished truth about life on the front lines of emergency medicine. Reflecting on his decade-plus of experiences, Kevin dives deep ...
Just a Little Salt: Badge 502 on EMS, Dispatch and Viral TikTok Fame
In this candid episode of “Just a Little Salt,” the Salty Paramedic sits down with Badge 502— Anthony Christian an EMT, 911 dispatcher, CPR instructor and viral content creator. Anthony shares his journey from retail to first responder during the height of the COVID-19 pandemi...
The JEMS Report: ROSC and Roll Cardiovascular perfusionist Brian Kress joins Mike Brown to dissect a high-stakes cardiac arrest case that underscores the critical moments following return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). They walk through the fragile physiology of post-arrest patients and reveal how early, expert support in the field and hospital dramatically influences outcomes. From the importance of bystander CPR and prehosp...
Just a Little Salt: Firefighter Fenton on Leadership, Family and Humor in Firefighting
Firefighter Fenton opens up about balancing two decades of firefighting with family life, creative content creation and staying true to himself. From the harrowing experience of losing a fire truck amid a wildfire threatening homes—teaching him tough lessons ...
Just a Little Salt: Patrick Pianezza on ‘Code 3,’ EMS Realism and Mental Health
In this debut episode of Just a Little Salt, former paramedic and co-writer Patrick Pianezza shares the story behind the upcoming film “Code 3,” releasing September 12. Drawing on over a decade in EMS, Patrick reveals how a college creative writing assignment transf...
Chief’s Cadence: Ethical Leadership in EMS with Attorney Steve Wirth
In this episode of The Chief’s Cadence, Chief Shane Wheeler sits down with Attorney Steve Wirth, a pioneering paramedic turned attorney and EMS leader, to uncover the complexities of ethical leadership in emergency medical services. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, Steve explores the hard choices EMS professionals face daily—from patient care errors...
What is high-risk airway management (HRAM)? It is exactly the stuff nightmares are made of: Patients who present to us, outside of the hospital, with severe injuries and competing treatment priorities.
Performing RSI on these patients is a lot like walking alone down a scary alleyway in the big city.
Not A-Fib: Mobile Integrated Healthcare, Advocacy and Mental Health in Missouri
Chief Justin Duncan, CEO of Washington County Ambulance District in Missouri, shares insights on pioneering mobile integrated healthcare in a sprawling 1,500-square-mile rural area. Winning the $150,000 Building Bridges to Better Health challenge, his program blends community paramedics, telehealth, and partnerships with federally qualified health cent...
The JEMS Report: Practical Insights for Out-of-Hospital Birth Challenges
In this episode of the JEMS Report Podcast, managing editor Jeff Frankel sits down with Dr. Liz Travis, a maternal care researcher, to discuss the growing challenges EMS providers face with out-of-hospital births. They unpack the critical gaps in traditional EMS training, ...
Airway management in the prehospital environment is difficult just by virtue of where we are doing it and the lack of resources available to help us manage the difficulties. Add to that a patient with mangled facial anatomy or is dangerously peri-arrest due to hemorrhage and the danger can seem insurmountable.
What the research tells us is that there are really three big buckets of problems in airway management that contribute to m...
Not A-Fib :Inside New Orleans EMS’s Body Worn Camera Program and Mass Casualty Response
In this episode of the Not A-fib podcast, Deputy Chief Christopher Keller of New Orleans Emergency Medical Services shares the origins and impact of their innovative body worn camera program.
The program protects staff, supports ...
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