The Firehouse Medic Podcast

The Firehouse Medic Podcast

This podcast consists of a group of EMS clinicians with varying years of experience in the field that discuss EMS culture from a fire-based service pushing the boundaries with critical care, evidence-based medicine, and current research within the field.

  1. 1d ago

    How To Be A Goated Deputy Chief Of EMS

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys welcome Deputy Chief of EMS Nick Smith from Monarch Fire Protection District. Chief Smith discusses how to grow professionally and how to develop a successful EMS program in a fire district. Chief Smith has been a major driving force in Monarch FPD receiving the 2026 MEMSA EMS Service of the Year Award this year. If you are interested in what Monarch FPD is doing or want more information from this episode, please head over to their website or Facebook page @ https://www.monarchfpd.org Chief Smith's email is: smith.n@monarchfpd.org Thank you again to Chief Nick Smith for his time and dedication to the field and for taking some time to come talk on the podcast! ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Substack: https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcast

  2. Aug 9

    How To Stay The Tip Of The Spear In EMS

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys welcome Lieutenant Steven Clark from Fenton Fire Protection District on the podcast to discuss what it takes to not fall behind on the always changing advancements of EMS. They will also be talking about updates in current paramedic programs and why you should get involved with helping the next generation of clinicians during their education phase. If you are interested in what Fenton FPD is doing or want more information from this episode, please head over to their website or Facebook page @ http://www.fentonfire.org Thank you again to Lieutenant Steven Clark for his time and dedication to the field and for taking some time to come talk on the podcast! ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Substack: https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcast

  3. Jul 23

    Why OMI Beats STEMI Criteria Part 2/2

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys welcome Dr. Michael DeFilippo back on the podcast to discuss why OMI criteria casts a broader net compared to STEMI criteria. Although STEMI is what is primarily used in the prehospital world, is it really finding all of the MI's that are out there? This is Part 2 of a 2 part series. Hope you enjoy! Please go look at Dr. Mike's Substack through the link below for other great research topics. ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Substack: https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcast ➡️ This Episode referenced images from Life In The Fast Lane, which is a great resource for further information on anything EMS. Here are the episode research links below: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4500486/ https://litfl.com/t-wave-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/de-winter-t-wave/ https://litfl.com/wellens-syndrome-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/sgarbossa-criteria-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/posterior-myocardial-infarction-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/high-lateral-stemi-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/ecg-lead-positioning/ https://litfl.com/aslanger-pattern/ https://litfl.com/hyperkalaemia-ecg-library/

  4. Jul 23

    Why OMI Beats STEMI Criteria Part 1/2

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys welcome Dr. Michael DeFilippo back on the podcast to discuss why OMI criteria casts a broader net compared to STEMI criteria. Although STEMI is what is primarily used in the prehospital world, is it really finding all of the MI's that are out there? This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Hope you enjoy! Please go look at Dr. Mike's Substack through the link below for other great research topics. ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Substack: https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcast ➡️ This Episode referenced images from Life In The Fast Lane, which is a great resource for further information on anything EMS. Here are the episode research links below: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4500486/ https://litfl.com/t-wave-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/de-winter-t-wave/ https://litfl.com/wellens-syndrome-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/sgarbossa-criteria-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/posterior-myocardial-infarction-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/high-lateral-stemi-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/ecg-lead-positioning/ https://litfl.com/aslanger-pattern/ https://litfl.com/hyperkalaemia-ecg-library/

  5. Jul 2

    Shift Change - An ER Nurse's Perspective: Ruthie Gannon

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys are honored to have an ER nurse (BSN) discuss her point of view of the relationship between EMS and the folks that we typically transfer patient care to at the hospital, i.e. nurses. Thank you to all the nurses for what you do! We hope our listeners enjoy this National Nurses Week series. ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  6. Jun 23

    Shift Change - An ICU Nurse's Perspective: Emily Callarman

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys are honored to have a Critical Care certified ICU nurse (CCRN) discuss her point of view of the relationship between EMS and the folks that we typically transfer patient care to at the hospital, i.e. nurses. Thank you to all the nurses for what you do! We hope our listeners enjoy this National Nurses Week series. ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  7. Jun 16

    Shift Change - A Nurse's Perspective: Elizabeth Karl

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys are honored to have a very distinguished nurse discuss her point of view of the relationship between EMS and the folks that we typically transfer patient care to at the hospital, i.e. nurses. Thank you to all the nurses for what you do! We hope our listeners enjoy this National Nurses Week series. ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  8. Jun 9

    Case Studies Review: PE and Crush Syndrome + Takotsubo or Cerebral T-Waves?

    Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys will be discussing a few case studies that they have personally experienced and hopefully share some learning pearls along the way. Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our Substack page that Dr. Mike was kind enough to help contribute to @ https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Here is a list of study references from this series: 1. https://litfl.com/ecg-changes-in-pulmonary-embolism 2. https://litfl.com/crush-syndrome 3. https://litfl.com/raised-intracranial-pressure-ecg-library

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This podcast consists of a group of EMS clinicians with varying years of experience in the field that discuss EMS culture from a fire-based service pushing the boundaries with critical care, evidence-based medicine, and current research within the field.

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