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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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  • #165
    Yesterday · 21 min

    Live from Expo 2026: The Pipeline Shouldn’t Break at the Exam

    EMS is experiencing a shortage of professionals. While burnout and financial concerns can contribute to providers exiting the profession, the National Registry Exam shouldn’t be a barrier to entry. Kyle Atkins, Senior EMS Curriculum Specialist at Pocket Prep, sits down with Mike McCabe live from the EMS World Expo 2026 floor to discuss how the app helps EMT and paramedic students prepare for, and pass, the exam. Atkins shares how Pocket Prep can alleviate test anxiety as well as how users have experienced a growth in first-time pass rates. With targeted practice for weak areas, Pocket Prep helps EMS educators fully prepare their students for certification. Sponsored by Pocket Prep.

  • #164
    Thursday · 11 min

    Rapid Response with Mike & Josh: Live from EMS World Expo Featuring Baxter Larmon

    Dr. Baxter Larman joins Mike McCabe and Josh Hartman on the floor of EMS World Expo 2026, which took place Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Orlando. EMS World hosted a special screening of "Into the Unknown, A Paramedic's Journey," during Expo. In this special episode, Larman shares how the film came to be and the impact Randolph Mantooth and the TV show "Emergency!" had on EMS.

  • #163
    October 19 · 9 min

    Live from Expo 2026: Emergency Services Preparedness from Fitch & Associates

    Michael Poynter, senior consultant at Fitch & Associates, a first responder consulting firm, sits down with host Mike McCabe to discuss the organization's new training module. The Emergency Services Preparedness (ESP) course covers how agencies can prepare for natural disasters. If the roof on your building comes down during a tornado, do you have a contingency plan in place for serving your community? The course also helps agencies craft policies for caring for responders' families who may be affected by the weather. The first course kicks off in late March 2027 in Kansas City, Missouri and will feature guest speakers sharing best practices for fortifying your agency. Learn more at fitchassoc.com.

  • #162
    October 14 · 21 min

    Rapid Response with Mike and Josh: Optimizing EMS Stroke Recognition and Transportation Decisions

    In this episode of EMS World’s Rapid Response with Mike and Josh, neurointerventional surgeon Dr. Brijesh Mehta explains how EMS decisions shape stroke care before a patient reaches the hospital. He discusses recognizing a possible large vessel occlusion, using stroke severity scales, and choosing a destination based on local stroke center capabilities. Mehta also explains mechanical thrombectomy, why a detailed prehospital alert helps hospital teams prepare, and how primary, thrombectomy-capable, and comprehensive stroke centers differ. The conversation closes with an effort to expand and standardize stroke education for EMS providers.

  • #161
    October 8 · 12 min

    Rapid Response With Mike & Josh: Live From EMS World Expo

    Mike McCabe and Josh Hartman come to you live from the exhibit hall at EMS World Expo 2026, which took place Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Josh dives into some highlights from the floor, sharing how learning happens during every part of the show. They also share an exciting update about "Into the Unknown," the EMS documentary produced by Randolph Mantooth of Emergency! coming to streaming later this year.

  • #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!

  • #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.

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