EMS Office Hours - Old

Recent two FDNY EMS Paramedics have been accused with faking an ambyulance call report after some confusion with a DNR. We all know that the Call Report is a legal document. But did these medics act on compassion based on the patients and famil

EMS Language | Professional vs. Communication

Nov 17th, 2014 59m 8s

This week we discuss the language of EMS. Using profesional communication as a standard vs communicating amoungst each other with common EMS slang. Is there a place for EMS slang or should we do away with it and focus on a standard of communica

EMS Rapid Fire | November 2014

Nov 3rd, 2014 1h 2m

Get ready for another rapid fire episode where anything goes. EMS is a great professional with lots of topics to discus and many opinions to be heard. Come listen to the latest in EMS culture and join in the conversation via phone or chat, or j

EMS Turnover | Losing Experienced Professionals

Oct 5th, 2014 1h 12m

Is EMS the stepping stone to other professions? Do providers leave EMS to pursue better career options when they find so few in EMS. Sometimes its not about pay. Its can be about career movement, job satisfaction and options for the long haul.I

EMS Response, Training and Patient Outcomes

Sep 21st, 2014 1h 7m

We focus a lot on response in EMS. Our response allong with our training can effect patient outcomes. But what about when response is the focus without equal attention to training. Getting there is only part of what we do, yet is often the one

Talking About The 9/11 Memorial And....

Sep 7th, 2014 1h 12m

With the anniversary of 9/11 coming up Jim, Dave and Josh plan on talking a bit about the Memorial itself. Mainly how many feel it is designed to earn revenue more than anything else. That can be hard to argue with the high price of entry, t-sh

Using Time To Guide EMS Patient Care

Aug 24th, 2014 59m

Early in EMS education we are presented with the idea that "time" is a factor in much of what we do. Golden Hours, Platinum Ten Minutes, Time is Muscle etc.While some of these can help us with our treatment and transport decisions, have you e

Have You Experienced The Pucker Factor?

Aug 10th, 2014 1h 3m

If you have been in EMS for any length of time you most likely have had the pleasure of the pucker factor. That call that gets you stressed before you even get there. EMS dispatch assignments such as pediatrics, major trauma or cardiac arrests.

Treating From The Sidelines | EMS Talk Radio

Aug 3rd, 2014 38m

This episode we discuss a recent video where EMS providers in NYC are shown with a patient in police custody who ended up dying. More importantly we talk about the all the Monday Morning Quarterbacks that have judged and sentenced these provide

The Foreign Language Of EMS | Treating From The Sidelines

Jul 27th, 2014 1h 11m

EMS has a language of it's own. Have you ever tried talking to someone outside of EMS about a call you had, the way you do things at work or even explaining how a protocol works? They usually get confused, don't understand or it's just too much

Anyone Can See A STEMI | Why We Should Do Better

Jul 20th, 2014 38m

This second half of last weeks live episode with Dave Brenner talks about reading 12 lead ECGs and why we should go beyondthe basics of just identifying a STEMI.We also discuss why you should want to go beyond the basics in this and in all

EMS Talk Radio | 24 Hours Shifts and 12 Leads

Jul 13th, 2014 1h 17m

Join the live EMS Paramedic talk radio show with Jim Hoffman and Dave Brenner this week. Josh may call in and join the crew as a car cast. This week we talk about 24 hour shifts, 12 leads and other great EMS topics. Join us live in the chat r

EMS Utilization and Crew Time Management

Jul 6th, 2014 40m

As EMS professionals we do a job. Part of that job is being available to take calls and respond in a timely manner. Utilization of EMS crews and tracking times on scene, in hospitals etc. ensurewe are meeting the goals of response. However, w

Paramedic EMS Talk Radio | June 29, 2014

Jun 29th, 2014 1h 8m

Join us for the live EMS Paramedic radio show. Jim, Josh and Dave will bring their own topics and open the back of the ambulance doors so you can add your own to the jump bag. The bag is as full as ever but we can jam some more in as always.

When Your EMS Partner Is an A=Hole

Jun 15th, 2014 1h

EMS is tough. Lots of training, stress, patients, families and even supervisors all make a days work in the EMT/Paramedic life. But what about when your very own partner is a total ass. Maybe to you, to patients or even other health care profes

EMS Rapid Fire | June 2014

Jun 1st, 2014 1h 3m

How is your summer going so far? It's early June and time for another EMS Rapid Fire episode where we discuss anything here on the show. EMS news, social media, training and more. We are sure to bring up questions we recieved from the listener

EMS Week aka The Week That....

May 18th, 2014 1h 6m

EMS Week 2014 has begun. Oh the fun, prizes, days off and benefits of being an EMS provider are finally bestowed upon us all.Or - it is business as usual and the one week that is named EMS Week is shared with other events, requires us to be o

Building Trust As An EMS Professional

May 11th, 2014 41m

This week we continue with the second part on building trust in EMS. In this episode we talk about training, skill building and personal abilities when it comes to building rapport with our patients.

Paramedic Radio | Trust In EMS

May 4th, 2014 1h 14m

Join us for another fast paced episode of EMS discussion. This week we bring up the topic of trust in EMS. How do we develop trust with our patients, ED staff and our EMS partners? Each has its own approach and it's own value in how we do our j

What Happens In The Bus Stays In The Bus

Apr 27th, 2014 1h

Its where is really happens right? We discuss the calls on teh way there, we discuss them afterwards and we talk about everything EMS in that little space in the ambulance. It is pretty intimate when you think about it. It almost beckons us to

EMS Talk Radio | Are EMS Providers Liars?

Apr 20th, 2014 51m

Do you think we lie in EMS? To our patients, our partners or our bosses. Perhaps to avoid uncomfortable questions, to keep the peace or to keep our jobs.Join us for this episode and tell the truth. Have you ever lied as an EMS provider?Brin

April Rapid Fire Show # 2 | EMS Talk Radio

Apr 13th, 2014 55m

It's early April and time for a rapid fire show. Don't forget anything goes on these episodes, so bring your favorite EMS story, tip or frustration for some spirited debate.Jim, Josh and David will talk about current EMS topics, social media

April Rapid Fire Show | EMS Talk Radio

Apr 6th, 2014 1h 5m

EMS Live Talk Radio | Staying Healthy

Mar 30th, 2014 59m

EMS is a tough job. Tougher still is trying to stay in shape and even just eat healthy while being on an ambulance 8,12 or even 24 hours. But its not impossible. This week Jim could not be with the crew but Josh and Dave will be discussing EMS