Stretcher Fetchers - an EMT/Fire Podcast

Allison Hosmer
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  • Medicine
  • Updated Weekly

Everything from Training Material, Surviving the Job, and EMS topics, all told from the perspective of a career Firefighter EMT

  1. May 31

    High Functioning, Low Battery

    This episode isn’t self-help or some motivational speech — just an honest conversation about what happens when resilient people quietly run on low battery for too long.

    16 min

  2. May 24

    Functional Fitness for Firefighters

    Being “gym strong” and being strong for the fireground are two completely different things. In this episode of Stretcher Fetchers, we’re talking firefighter functional fitness, the tactical athlete mindset, and why conditioning, recovery, mobility, core strength, and work capacity matter just as much as heavy lifting. We break down the “Big 8” of firefighter fitness, discuss common training mistakes in the fire service, and talk about building a body that can actually handle the job long term — not just look good doing it.

    33 min

  3. May 16

    Firefighter Story Time: My Top 5 Fires To Date

    You know those fires that get brought up every single time the bay gets quiet for more than 10 minutes? Yeah… those ones. One of you asked to hear my top 5 fires, and narrowing this list down was way harder than expected. From weird calls and frozen gear to “how are we still here right now” moments, we’re reliving the fires that somehow became permanent station conversation.

    31 min

  4. May 1

    Fully Involved: Loving a First Responder

    So you fell in love with a first responder—bold move. In this episode, we get into what that actually means: from missed plans to inappropriate dinner conversations… but potentially some of the strongest relationships you can find yourself in.

    27 min

  5. Mar 11

    Dispatch and Diet Culture

    we all want a body to die for, but sometimes our patients take that way too seriously! Venture into todays episode on weightloss medications, gastric surgery and eating disorders you may have to deal with on medical calls.

    25 min

  6. Feb 20

    In the Hot Seat: Interviewing

    Make sure to nail the next time you are sitting in the interview seat. How to handle panel. How to make sure you are putting your best self out there and most importantly. How to get the Job.

    25 min

  7. Jan 13

    The Pitt and My New Pit (bull)

    Welcome to Stretcher Fetchers ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY. We are celebrating accordingly with an in depth look and why The Pitt resonates with so many of us first responders, and a little introduction to our new member of the streaming family. Enjoy!

    23 min

  8. 10/06/2025

    When Faith meets Field Medicine - A Halloween Episode

    throughout the ages, witches, plague doctors and exorcisms built the foundation for prehospital medicine. Listen to this weeks episode, if you dare

    23 min
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