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EMS World Podcasts
Want to stay up-to-date on the world of EMS? EMS World Podcasts, hosted by Chief Mike McCabe of Bayonne, NJ, brings you article readalouds, interviews with EMS thought leaders and innovators, and the latest in patient care. Check out our website at www.emsworld.com, subscribe to our magazine and e-newsletters, and register for the 2025 EMS World Expo, the world’s largest EMS-dedicated conference, Oct. 20-24 in Indianapolis. Follow us @emsworldOFCL on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
Episodes
EMS World PodcastsRapid Response: Sean Kivlehan: From NYC Paramedic to EM Physician and Global EMS Advocate
How far can a foundation in EMS take you? Dr. Sean Kivlehan joins Mike and Josh to share his journey from New York City paramedic to emergency physician and…
EMS World PodcastsLive from Expo 2026: The Pipeline Shouldn’t Break at the Exam
EMS is experiencing a shortage of professionals. While burnout and financial concerns can contribute to providers exiting the profession, the National Registry…
EMS World PodcastsRapid Response with Mike & Josh: Live from EMS World Expo Featuring Baxter Larmon
Dr. Baxter Larman joins Mike McCabe and Josh Hartman on the floor of EMS World Expo 2026, which took place Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Orlando. EMS World hosted a…
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Live from Expo 2026: Emergency Services Preparedness from Fitch & Associates
Michael Poynter, senior consultant at Fitch & Associates, a first responder consulting firm, sits down with host Mike McCabe to discuss the organization's new…
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Rapid Response with Mike and Josh: Optimizing EMS Stroke Recognition and Transportation Decisions
In this episode of EMS World’s Rapid Response with Mike and Josh, neurointerventional surgeon Dr. Brijesh Mehta explains how EMS decisions shape stroke care…
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Rapid Response With Mike & Josh: Live From EMS World Expo
Mike McCabe and Josh Hartman come to you live from the exhibit hall at EMS World Expo 2026, which took place Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Josh dives into some highlights…
EMS World PodcastsEMS World Rapid Response with Mike and Josh: Eric Bauer on FASTCAN, PHACTORS, and more
Eric Bauer, CEO of FlightBridgeED, LLC, joins Mike McCabe and Josh Hartman to share some highlights from the recent FASTCAN conference and his passion of…
EMS World PodcastsEMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: Ketamine, Resuscitation, and Research, featuring William Heuser
With EMS World Expo less than two weeks away, William Heuser, PharmD, MS, BCEMP, BCCCP, BCNSP, EMT-P, FP-C, a clinical critical care pharmacist, course…
EMS World PodcastsEMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: Reflections on 9/11 - Response & Enduring Impact
Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman both responded 25 years ago when the world changed forever on 9/11. Hartman was in downtown Manhattan, staged near the towers…
EMS World PodcastsEMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: Dr. Michael Dailey on EMS World Expo
Michael W. Dailey, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, Chief of Prehospital and Operational Medicine and Professor of Emergency Medicine at Albany Medical College joins Mike…
EMS World PodcastsEMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: What’s Happening With EMS Leadership
Ryan Greenberg, Director of New York State EMS, joins Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman to discuss the latest in EMS leadership. Greenberg shares how leaders are…
EMS World PodcastsEMS World Rapid Response With Josh and Mike: AI Innovations in EMS
EMS World Rapid Response is a new podcast featuring quick dives into relevant topics for EMS. This week, Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman share some of the…
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The EMS Avenger: Why Attend EMS World Expo
Joshua Hartman sits down with Jimmy Apple, aka the EMS Avenger, to talk all things EMS World Expo. EMS World Expo is the flagship EMS event, bringing the full…
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Plasma in the Prehospital Setting—What’s New and What’s Not: Dr. Peter Antevy on Advancing Emergency Care
EMS World is proud to bring you a new format of the EMS World Podcast. These quick, 10-minute discussions with EMS leaders will break down hot topics in EMS…
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From the First Call to the Final Outcome: What Connected Data Means for Hospitals and EMS
Ken Simpson with Pafford Healthcare Services and Dr. Brent Myers, Chief Medical Officer of ESO, join Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP, Sr. Vice President of HMP…
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Designing Ambulances Around the Realities of EMS
In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe sits down with Antoine Schreier, a mechanical engineer whose work has helped shape the evolution of…
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A Talk With the Production Team of Into the Unknown
In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, Managing Editor Kristin Carroll chats with Director Tom Putnam and Producer Dr. Baxter Larmon for Into the Unknown…
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Are You Ready for Impact? Protecting Lives in Motion.
Ambulance safety has come a long way, but what happens to medical devices during a crash or sudden stop is still a critical concern for patients and providers…
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Happy EMS Education Day! To celebrate, Let’s Demystify the Myths Surrounding EMS Higher Ed.
Mike McCabe sits down with Dr. Jeannie Riner, EMS Lead Faculty at Columbia Southern University (CSU), to discuss some of the myths around EMS education. Dr…
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The Case for Standardization: Balancing Budget and Performance in Rural EMS
Mike McCabe sits down with Brian MacLean, Assistant Chief of Cooper County (Missouri) Ambulance, to explore the realities of rural EMS. Serving 569 square…
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Live From Expo 2025: Meet the Winners of the 2025 Nicholas Rosecrans Award.
Rob Lawrence hosts this special episode of the EMS World Podcast. The Injury Prevention Alliance of Phoenix (Arizona) is the winner of the 2025 Nicholas…
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Live From Expo 2025: EMS World With Life and Sirens
Sophie Fuller, Jaime Wesley, and Aubrey Lukis, hosts of the Life and Sirens podcast, join Managing Editor Kristin Carroll on the floor of EMS World Expo 2025…
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Inside the Simulator: How Realistic Training Is Shaping the Future of EMS
Simulation training has become a critical pillar of modern EMS education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world field performance. In this…
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Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part II
Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in…
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Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part I
Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in…
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EMS World and FAST 2026: Better Together
EMS World Content Director Jonathan Bassett sits down with HMP Global Senior Vice President Josh Hartman and FlightBridge ED CEO Eric Bauer to discuss FAST…
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Designed for Shift Work: Rethinking Higher Education for First Responders
In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe talks with Sherry Twitty, Director of Corporate Outreach at Columbia Southern University, about how…
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From Radio Chatter to Real-Time Data: Modernizing EMS–ED Communication
An EMS medic, an MVA, a STEMI, a stroke—and everyone’s still playing “telephone” with the hospital. In this episode of EMS World Podcasts, host Mike McCabe…
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Live From Expo 2025: NEMSACked—NEMSAC Chairs on the Future of EMS, Federal Regulation
The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) was abruptly disbanded earlier this year. Former chair Brenden Hayden, COO of Estella Health, a mobile Integrated…
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Live From Expo 2025: A Moment With First Responder Caring Award Winner, Jeremy Sonenschein
Las Vegas EMS Captain Jeremy Sonenschein is the winner of the 2025 First Responder Caring Award, sponsored by Dynarex Corporation. He sits down with host…
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Live from Expo 2025: Perspectives From Indianapolis EMS Leaders
Tom Arkins, Chief of IT and Informatics and Steven Norman a Paramedic with Indianapolis EMS discuss what it took to bring the show to the "Crossroads of…
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Built for the Frontline: Equipping First Responders with Reliable, Quality Ambulances
Running an EMS operation on a large scale demands great responsibilities—for both the community you serve as well as the personnel that deliver that service…
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Leading Innovation in Fire & Emergency Services: New Doctor of Fire Integrated Research
During EMS Week, it’s important to recognize dedicated EMS providers as well as spotlight ways they can move forward in their careers. To that end, the fire…
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The Night My Ambulance Rolled Over
What began as a routine patient call in 2023 reshaped Ohio paramedic Jesse Sopko’s perspective on life and duty. Despite enduring severe injuries—including…
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Live From Expo 2024: Peter Antevy and Charlie Coyle on the Game Changers in Prehospital Care
Plasma for TBI, dual sequential defibrillation, a new cardiac arrest “bundle,” distal femur IO, and comparable innovations will make EMS care in 10 years look…
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Executive Interview: Azhar Khan on AI in EMS
Artificial intelligence is permeating all niches of public and private life. Can it enhance decision making and situational awareness in EMS? What does that…
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Live From Expo 2024: A Roundtable With NEMSQA: The 2024 Nicholas Rosecrans Award Winner
The National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA) was honored as this year’s prestigious Nicholas Rosecrans Award winner for their exceptional work on the Lights and…
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Ambulance Fleet Management: Practical Solutions for Emergency Services to Enhance Fleet Performance
Navigating the complex landscape of ambulance fleet management can be challenging, especially in the face of rising costs and supply chain disruptions. How can…
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Innovations in Abdominal Bleeding: Dr. Croushorn on the AAJT-S Tourniquet
The field of hemorrhage control is experiencing rapid advancements, particularly in the area of abdominal bleeding. And on this episode of the EMS World…
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Dr. Frank Butler on the Past and Future of Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Anyone familiar with tactical medicine knows the name Dr. Frank Butler—Navy SEAL, captain, ophthalmologist, former director of the SEAL biomedical research…
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Exploring the Dynamics of Dynarex and Its Impact on EMS
In our newest episode of EMS World Podcasts, host Mike McCabe chats with Dynarex executives John Burns, corporate training and events director, and Kristen…
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Reflecting on 9/11: A Conversation with First Responders on Evolving for the Future
As we approach the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we honor the heroes who risked their lives that day and the countless others who have served in…
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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing EMS-Hospital Communication
Communication is key to operational success. However, according to podcast host Mike McCabe, "Clear and coordinated communications between field units and…
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Data-Driven Research: ‘The Way We Are Going to Progress as a Profession'
Data-driven research might sound like a dry topic, but according to podcast host Mike McCabe it’s “the way we are going to progress as a profession.” In our…
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Jason Mitchell on Mission-Critical Communications
Despite their variety of backgrounds, certifications and areas of expertise, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team galvanizes behind a single mission when…
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Delivering Optimal Community Paramedicine Services
Mobile integrated healthcare and community paramedicine continue to evolve daily. And these rapid advancements often lead to questions and confusion. EMS…
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A Shift in Paradigm: Transforming EMS Ambulances for Better Patient Care
How do you get the most out of your ambulance fleet while ensuring the highest-quality patient care, especially when funding and resources are stretched thin?…
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Beyond the Sirens: Exploring First Responders' Essential Ambulance Requirements
Sometimes in EMS, we overlook the importance of a safe and reliable vehicle to transport ourselves and our patients. The ambulance serves as a fast-track…
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Live from Expo 2023: Rob Lawrence on the 35th Anniversary of EMS World Expo
EMS World Expo celebrated its 35th anniversary in New Orleans in September 2023, and the best and brightest in the profession were there for the festivities as…
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Nervous System Resuscitation for First Responders
A career in EMS is physically, mentally and emotionally taxing—and can place tremendous strain on relationships and health. Are there life habits that can…
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Cory Davis on the Present and Future of First Responder Communications
Mike McCabe sits down with Verizon Frontline's vice president of public safety to discuss the significance of recently released survey findings that spotlight…
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Live From Expo 2023: Peter Antevy and Charlie Coyle on the Wall Time Problem
EMS World Expo 2023 in New Orleans was buzzing with activity, and the “voice of EMS World” Mike McCabe was at the center of the action as usual. In this…
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A Shock Heard Round the World: Drs. Woods Curry and Jason McMullan on the Damar Hamlin Resuscitation
During EMS World Expo 2023 in New Orleans, keynote presenters Drs. B. Woods Curry and Jason McMullan of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine…
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Live From Expo 2022: Dr. Matthew Levy on Stop the Bleed
Leading up to EMS World Expo 2023, we are releasing never-before heard episodes from EMS World Expo 2022 in Orlando. As always, the EMS World podcast team will…
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The 5 Protocol Changes You Are Too Scared to Make
Palm Beach County (FL) Fire-Rescue is not hesitant to challenge traditional paradigms, push the envelope and put progressive policy changes into action. But…
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Discussing Mental Health from EMS Leaders’ Perspective
We continue to battle mental health issues in EMS. Is there an angle we aren’t considering? What is the role and responsibility of the manager and the…
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Demystifying Ambulance Remounts: A Key Solution to the Vehicle Crisis
The shortage of new ambulances being produced continues to pose a challenge for EMS agencies nationwide. One option that isn’t new but has been getting renewed…
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Violence Against EMS Responders: Is Self-Defense a Viable Strategy?
Historically, EMS has not been subjected to the levels of violence perpetrated on other first responders such as law enforcement officers. But that’s changing…
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EMS Indictments, Terminations, and the Need for Culture Change
In the last month, five EMS providers have been terminated and two of them were charged with murder as a result of treatment provided to patients. EMS is under…
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Live From Expo 2022: Intravenous Acetaminophen for Pain
Analgesia has always been a standard component of prehospital care. If you’re in pain, we can take care of it. But times are changing, and so are the…