14 episodes
First on Scene Boston 25 News
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4.9 • 19 Ratings
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First on Scene is a podcast about the people who run toward danger and the people who become heroes in our darkest hour. Boston 25's Blair Miller sits down with first responders to hear the stories of what they see every day.
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Staying fit, staying ready
When a man collapses during a workout at Planet Fitness, a paramedic happens to be working out at the same time, not to mention the fire crew across the street. This is the story of a group of first responders who are always ready to respond and the fortunate confluence of events that saved a man's life.
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Doing more with less
Boston EMS noticed there was an overwhelming number of calls in certain areas and many didn't require ambulance transports to the hospital. So Squad 80 was born. A group of specialized responders to who could do more with less.
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The shortest distance between two points
When a man was bitten by a shark while swimming off Cape Cod, there was only one way to get him to a trauma center quickly enough -- in a helicopter. Boston Medflight, a non-profit organization, was called in to fly the victim directly to Boston as an ambulance couldn't navigate the Cape's congested roads quickly enough.
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Special Episode with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Police Commissioner William Gross
In conjunction with National Police Week (May 12-18), we brought in Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner William Gross to discuss first responders and how the Boston Police Department is growing and changing. Join us for a discussion of how these officials are working with and for the police in Boston.
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A Tough Subject
Cheryl Ames wasn't going to marry a police officer. But when she fell in love with an accountant, she had no choice but to support his dream of becoming a police officer. This is the story of how she wishes he had more support than only she could give. You can read more about this issue at https://Boston25.com/badge
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The Boston Bruins Foundation Special Episode
The Bruins are in the playoffs and we brought in former player and president of the Boston Bruins Foundation Bob Sweeney to chat about his connection to first responders and why he goes out of his way to help those in the line of duty.
Customer Reviews
Great stories . . .
The Boston 25 team has come up with an interesting look at first responders. I bindged the entire series!
Dramatic without being Dramatized
Every episode gets your heart pumping thinking about how these first responders are working to save lives. However, the series isn’t dramatized - the story itself is gripping, and Blair does a great job of leading us through the amazing moments. Awesome job to both Blair and Dalton.
First Rate Work By All
Thank you Blair Miller and Boston 25 for bringing long overdue attention to the extraordinary work done by these remarkable professionals on a daily basis. I also appreciate Mr. Miller's unobtrusive , conversational interviewing style: the way in which he lets the story "tell itself" through the participants and the difficulties they face, without attempting to over-dramatize it. Well Done!