Inside EMS

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate whether a NYC police officer should have been cleared in a videotaped chokehold death of an unarmed man, and welcome Greg Friese as the new EMS1 Editor-in-Chief.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the challenges of recruiting and training volunteer EMTs, and their importance to the industry.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the draft CAAS ground ambulance standards open for public comment, and the effect Ferguson is having on local responders

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the need for more resources to help paramedics deal with mental health issues.

Inside EMS Podcast: Episode 31 by EMS1 Podcasts

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the importance of the Code Green Campaign, which raises awareness about responder suicides and mental health issues

Inside EMS Podcast: Episode 30 by EMS1 Podcasts

Lt. Duckworth and Chief Wylie said fires involving a McMansion present unique tactical challenges and that pre-planning is always the answer.

The first priority for any crewmember is patient care, then professionalism and portraying a positive image in the public.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss ways EMTs can get the most out of attending a trade show, and how agencies can better keep equipment safe from thieves.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss how easy it is to steal items like uniforms and ID cards, and why EMS has gotten complacent when it comes to keeping equipment safe.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson take the debate of cameras in ambulances further, digging into problems with unnecessary oversight, and practical uses in telemedicine.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the pros and cons of putting cameras the back of rigs, and debate if it makes sense to put more BLS providers on the street while scaling back ALS for calls that better match their skills.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate if it makes sense to put more BLS providers on the street while scaling back ALS for calls that better match their skills.

Here are some tactics to help diffuse this situation.

The average tenure for a fire chief in the United States is five years. Chief Wylie begs the question: If that's the case, who in their right mind would put in for that position?

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the importance of putting the patient first, how to handle the Ebola outbreak, and why EMS providers should have more respect for narcotics.

Host Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the spread of the virus, and the panic it’s causing among EMS agencies and the general public.

In cases where narcotics are tampered with, our hosts remind us that medical directors put their DEA license on the line.

Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Dr. Peter Antevy, who discusses the importance of confidence when treating pediatric patients.

Chief Rob Wylie and Lt. Rom Duckworth talk about seven simple steps to secure vehicles with electricity and also dig into how to prepare for a promotion.