EMS World Podcasts

EMS World

Want to stay up-to-date on the world of EMS? EMS World Podcasts, hosted by Chief Mike McCabe of Bayonne, NJ, brings you article readalouds, interviews with EMS thought leaders and innovators, and the latest in patient care. Check out our website at www.emsworld.com, subscribe to our magazine and e-newsletters, and register for the 2025 EMS World Expo, the world’s largest EMS-dedicated conference, Oct. 20-24 in Indianapolis. Follow us @emsworldOFCL on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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#160
September 24 · 12 min
EMS World Rapid Response with Mike and Josh: Eric Bauer on FASTCAN, PHACTORS, and more
Eric Bauer, CEO of FlightBridgeED, LLC, joins Mike McCabe and Josh Hartman to share some highlights from the recent FASTCAN conference and his passion of safely managing the intubated patient using his acronym PHACTORS. Learn even more by attending Eric’s talk on PHACTORS next week at EMS World Expo.
#159
September 17 · 19 min
EMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: Ketamine, Resuscitation, and Research, featuring William Heuser
With EMS World Expo less than two weeks away, William Heuser, PharmD, MS, BCEMP, BCCCP, BCNSP, EMT-P, FP-C, a clinical critical care pharmacist, course director/clinical professor of pharmacology, clinical toxicologist and certified flight paramedic/firefighter, joins Mike and Josh to preview his presentations at the upcoming show. Heuser highlights some of the latest research on ketamine and ventricular tachycardia storms and why this research matters for BLS and ALS providers
#158
September 11 · 24 min
EMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: Reflections on 9/11 - Response & Enduring Impact
Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman both responded 25 years ago when the world changed forever on 9/11. Hartman was in downtown Manhattan, staged near the towers, while McCabe was staged across the Hudson River in New Jersey. In this special episode of Rapid Response, McCabe and Hartman reflect on the events of 9/11/2001, the challenges of that day, and how the world and specifically the EMS World has changed since.
#157
September 10 · 13 min
EMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: Dr. Michael Dailey on EMS World Expo
Michael W. Dailey, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, Chief of Prehospital and Operational Medicine and Professor of Emergency Medicine at Albany Medical College joins Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman MBA, NRP, on what attendees can expect at EMS World Expo, Sept. 28-Oct. 2 in Orlando. Dr. Dailey also gives an update on regulatory advocacy in his home state of New York. Rapid Response is a new, quick-hit podcast from EMS World. Each week, Mike and Josh will tackle a new, important topic in EMS. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube!
#156
September 3 · 12 min
EMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: What’s Happening With EMS Leadership
Ryan Greenberg, Director of New York State EMS, joins Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman to discuss the latest in EMS leadership. Greenberg shares how leaders are seeking more education, his Top 3 leadership success factors, changes in leadership style, and more. Rapid Response is a new, quick-hit podcast from EMS World. Each week, Mike and Josh will tackle a new, important topic in EMS. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube!
#155
August 27 · 13 min
EMS World Rapid Response With Josh and Mike: AI Innovations in EMS
EMS World Rapid Response is a new podcast featuring quick dives into relevant topics for EMS. This week, Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman share some of the latest innovations in artificial intelligence tools for EMS.
#154
August 24 · 7 min· Video
The EMS Avenger: Why Attend EMS World Expo
Joshua Hartman sits down with Jimmy Apple, aka the EMS Avenger, to talk all things EMS World Expo. EMS World Expo is the flagship EMS event, bringing the full EMS community together for 200+ classes, hands-on training, networking, and the industry’s leading exhibit hall. In 2026, EMS World Expo takes place Sept. 28–Oct 2, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Register today!
#153
August 19 · 13 min
Plasma in the Prehospital Setting—What’s New and What’s Not: Dr. Peter Antevy on Advancing Emergency Care
EMS World is proud to bring you a new format of the EMS World Podcast. These quick, 10-minute discussions with EMS leaders will break down hot topics in EMS, perfect for catching up on the latest innovations in whatever free time a provider may have. Dr. Peter Antevy discusses the role of plasma in prehospital emergency care and what it can mean for patients experiencing life-threatening bleeding. In this conversation, hear insights on bringing critical treatment closer to the point of injury, the impact of early intervention, and how advancements in prehospital care can help EMS teams improve outcomes for critically ill and injured patients.
#152
August 5 · 33 min
From the First Call to the Final Outcome: What Connected Data Means for Hospitals and EMS
Ken Simpson with Pafford Healthcare Services and Dr. Brent Myers, Chief Medical Officer of ESO, join Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP, Sr. Vice President of HMP Global's Cardio Vascular/Emergency & Mobile Medicine Business Unit on this episode of the EMS World Podcast. The three discuss ESO's Logis Dispatch system. The system supports your communications center, with Computer-Aided Dispatch and Intelligent Decision Support working as one. Designed to expedite care for emergency services, mobile integrated health (MIH) and community paramedicine, and non-emergent medical transport teams, tailored to your team's unique needs and challenges. Simpson shares his experience choosing Logis for Pafford Health and the benefits the system has experienced. Myers shares how the data the system pulls contributes to an integrated system of care and mitigates risk in dispatch. Sponsored by ESO.
#151
June 25 · 23 min
Designing Ambulances Around the Realities of EMS
In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe sits down with Antoine Schreier, a mechanical engineer whose work has helped shape the evolution of modern ambulance design. Their conversation explores how listening to frontline providers, challenging long-held assumptions, and closely observing real-world EMS operations can uncover opportunities for meaningful innovation. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at how ambulance manufacturers approach problem-solving, what drives innovation in the industry, and why rethinking traditional practices may be key to the future of EMS. Sponsored by Demers Ambulances.
#150
June 5 · 48 min
A Talk With the Production Team of Into the Unknown
In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, Managing Editor Kristin Carroll chats with Director Tom Putnam and Producer Dr. Baxter Larmon for Into the Unknown: The Paramedic’s Journey. The long-awaited documentary follows several EMS agencies and providers through tough calls, highlighting the work they do as well as the toll it takes. Putnam and Larmon discuss some of the surprises of filming first responders and share an exciting update on when the film will be available for rent and purchase on streaming. Listeners can also learn how to support the film's distribution via Kickstarter.
#149
June 2 · 20 min
Are You Ready for Impact? Protecting Lives in Motion.
Ambulance safety has come a long way, but what happens to medical devices during a crash or sudden stop is still a critical concern for patients and providers. Host Mike McCabe speaks with Nancy Morest and Eric Hamel of Technimount EMS about the safety challenges and operational impacts associated with unsecured equipment in EMS and critical care transport. From monitors and oxygen tanks to IV pumps and ventilators, medical devices that are not properly secured can become dangerous projectiles in a crash. Morest and Hamel explain how crash-tested mounting solutions designed to meet standards such as SAE J3043, help protect providers and patients while improving workflow. For EMS clinicians, fleet leaders, and anyone involved in patient transport, this episode is a must-listen dive into how innovation is helping make ambulances safer, more efficient, and better prepared for the realities of modern care on the move. Sponsored by Technimount System
#148
May 18 · 20 min
Happy EMS Education Day! To celebrate, Let’s Demystify the Myths Surrounding EMS Higher Ed.
Mike McCabe sits down with Dr. Jeannie Riner, EMS Lead Faculty at Columbia Southern University (CSU), to discuss some of the myths around EMS education. Dr. Riner traces the profession's education evolution, from department-led training to degrees being strongly encouraged. She notes that with many accrediting organizations, EMS leaders need to have a degree. Riner and McCabe also discuss the education options at CSU, which are geared toward working professionals who want to grow their skills and career.
#146
February 25 · 19 min
The Case for Standardization: Balancing Budget and Performance in Rural EMS
Mike McCabe sits down with Brian MacLean, Assistant Chief of Cooper County (Missouri) Ambulance, to explore the realities of rural EMS. Serving 569 square miles in central Missouri, MacLean’s team manages thousands of calls each year—with transport times stretching up to 90 minutes since their local hospital closed. MacLean shares why rural EMS demands sharp clinical skills, resilience, and total confidence in your equipment. He offers candid insight into fleet decisions, explaining why his agency chose Crestline ambulances for their cost-effectiveness, faster delivery, smart layout, and safety-focused design. Drawing on personal experience from an ambulance-involved crash, he underscores how vehicle design and properly secured equipment can make all the difference. Sponsored by Crestline Ambulances
#147
February 24 · 16 min
Live From Expo 2025: Meet the Winners of the 2025 Nicholas Rosecrans Award.
Rob Lawrence hosts this special episode of the EMS World Podcast. The Injury Prevention Alliance of Phoenix (Arizona) is the winner of the 2025 Nicholas Rosecrans Award, which recognizes individuals, teams, or organizations who make a significant impact in preventing injury and illness before they even happen. The award is named for Nicholas Rosecrans, a young boy who tragically drowned in 1996, spurring local paramedics to commit to increasing injury and illness prevention. The Injury Prevention Alliance of Phoenix won the award for their teen driver safety program. In addition to members of the Alliance, Nicholas's mother, Lynn Artz, and brother, Noah Rosecrans, join the episode.
#145
February 9 · 26 min
Live From Expo 2025: EMS World With Life and Sirens
Sophie Fuller, Jaime Wesley, and Aubrey Lukis, hosts of the Life and Sirens podcast, join Managing Editor Kristin Carroll on the floor of EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis. They discuss their roles as EMS influencers, being women in EMS, and more.
#144
January 26 · 18 min
Inside the Simulator: How Realistic Training Is Shaping the Future of EMS
Simulation training has become a critical pillar of modern EMS education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world field performance. In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe sits down with Nathan Harrison, Vice President of Operations at Simulator Solutions, to explore how high-fidelity simulation is transforming the way EMS providers train, prepare, and stay safe. Harrison shares the unique origin story of Simulator Solutions, a family-founded company born from the need for realistic ambulance training environments. Drawing on engineering expertise rather than clinical backgrounds, the team has focused on recreating the physical realities of EMS work — from confined spaces to constant motion — so providers can train under conditions that closely mirror the field. These simulators allow learners to experience challenges such as claustrophobia, equipment placement, and vehicle movement long before they encounter them on the job. The conversation highlights the safety benefits of simulation, including reducing preventable injuries and improving situational awareness. Harrison explains how Simulator Solutions works closely with EMS professionals to refine products, ensuring they reflect real operational needs. Innovations like ambulance simulators with pneumatic movement systems, rollover simulators for extraction training, and an upcoming helicopter simulator demonstrate the company’s commitment to realism and continuous improvement. As EMS agencies face increasing demands and risks, this episode underscores how immersive simulation training helps providers build confidence, sharpen skills, and ultimately deliver safer patient care — before lives are on the line.
#143
January 13 · 7 min
Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part II
Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis to discuss the new Zenix monitor defibrillator. The device has premarket approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In this second part, Grzyb shares how the Zenix is uniquely suited for the EMS ambulance environment.
#142
January 13 · 8 min
Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part I
Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis to discuss the new Zenix monitor defibrillator. The device has premarket approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This episode goes into how customer feedback on previous ZOLL devices shaped the Zenix's unique, user friendly design.
#141
January 8 · 19 min
EMS World and FAST 2026: Better Together
EMS World Content Director Jonathan Bassett sits down with HMP Global Senior Vice President Josh Hartman and FlightBridge ED CEO Eric Bauer to discuss FAST 2026 and EMS World Live | Austin, which will co-locate in the Texas capital May 27-29, 2026. Listen to learn about course offerings and how to make the most of your time at both shows. Interested in attending? Register here.

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