In this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with Kevin from PreparedMed and discuss popular EMS topics from 2024. We discuss leadership, EMS on duty carry, and a couple more hot topics within the EMS community. The discussion has a lot of our personal solutions and thoughts for the problems discussed. We had a ton of fun discussing the topics and think that you will enjoy the wide ranging discussion. As always, thank you for listening and let us kow your thoughts. We appreciate Kevin coming on the show and sharing his thoughts and you can find him on Instagram, Facebook, and his website. Go give him a follow and check out his pages.  Follow the PragMedics on Instagram and Twitter. 

In this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with G from the EMS Lounge and discuss a wide variety of topics. We talk pay, education, trolling on IG, and other topics. This is a fun episode with a ton of different viewpoints on a variety of different topics. You will definitely laugh during this one and may even think about some topics in a different light. Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know what you think.  Big thanks to G for coming on and having this discussion with us. You can check out G on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and his podcast The EMS Lounge. Go give him a follow and check out his pages.  Follow the PragMedics on Instagram and Twitter. 

In this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with Cory from Ordinary Ops Medic and discuss whether EMS is a career, profession, or both. All three of us have different thoughts or opinions and those opinions hopefully get you to think differently. We can all agree that EMS needs a massive mindset shift and we hope that this episode gets you to think about how you can change EMS for the better. This is a great discussion that touches on multiple thoughts and ideas. Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know what you think.  A big thanks to Cody for coming on the show and chatting with us about a topic that causes a wide variety of opinions, some good and some bad. You can follow Cody and his work at Ordinary Ops Medic and at his website, on Medium. You can also check him and the Alert Medic 1 here on IG and check out their podcast. Be sure to give Cody a follow. Also, if you are interested in finding out more about a different position, check out the Worst Responders.  Follow the PragMedics on Instagram and Twitter.   

In today's episode, Aaron and Jason, sit down with Jason Warn, the Mindfulness Medic and talk about mental health and physical fitness in EMS. We discuss a wide variety of topics, how mental health is impacted by physical fitness, performance at work and the impacts poor mental and physical health impacts providers professionally and personally. This topic is rarely discussed but we feel like the topic is worthy an indepth, intelligent conversation and contributes to how we provide care to patients and lead more fulfilling lives. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think! Thank you to Jason Warn for coming on the show and chatting with us about this interesting yet overlooked topic. You can follow Jason and his work at IG @mindfulnessmedic and at his website, mindfulnessmedic.net. Be sure to give him a follow and reach out to him if you need to chat or get more information about his programs.  Follow the PragMedics on Instagram and Twitter. 

Paramedics discuss professionalism in EMS, covering physical fitness standards, appearance, and performance. They explore challenges with fitness testing in the military and the importance of professionalism in patient care and public perception. The podcast delves into mindset differences in public vs. private providers and the significance of physical fitness in service professions like law enforcement and healthcare. Discussions also include paramedic testing, individuality in team representation, and navigating tradition vs. modern demands in agencies.

In this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with James Boomhower (Boomer) from StayFit4Duty and talk about mental health and resources for first reponders. Boomer has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director and is working on obtaining his Masters in clinical psychology.  We discuss the different aspects of mental health, what signs to look for when someone or yourself needs mental health help, and organizations that can help first responders with improving their mental health. Boomer has been a great advocate for improving first responders mental health and is passionate in helping those that need help. Check out the episde and remember that it is okay to not be okay! Boomer can be found on Instagram and his website is a great resource for those looking for help improving their mental health. If you are looking for a provider or someone to talk too, check out 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Follow the PragMedics on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Alert Medic 1 members Mustafa, Josh, and Ken discuss EMS education, pay, reimbursement, and the NAEMT interview. They debate the Advanced Medic Practitioner concept and advocate for fair compensation for paramedics. Topics include EMS advocacy, paramedic practitioner controversy, and the need for federal billing. The guests emphasize the importance of standardizing paramedic education and valuing experienced paramedics. They also touch on NAEMT's advocacy efforts, challenges in EMS support, and the balance of education in EMS.

The guest, Sam, a current flight medic known as the PrepMedic, discusses scene times, education, and the nuances of patient care in this engaging podcast. Topics include the importance of early activation alerts, managing scene times effectively, decision-making processes for interventions, and building confidence through experience in medical practice. The conversation also touches on the analogy of paramedics as chefs or cookbook medics, the intersection of education and scope of practice in paramedicine, and personalized care in emergency medicine.

Nick Nudell, of the APA, discusses EMS education, advocating for paramedics, innovative roles globally, quality promotion, and rethinking education paths. They explore value-added services in healthcare and navigating educational challenges for paramedics.

Combat casualty care research, trauma topics, understanding and interpreting research papers, importance of civilian input, sample size in research studies, challenges of data interpretation, managing medical situations, pre-hospital interventions, efficacy of Narcan, collaboration on social media for medical discussions