#9: S1E9 - FDNY EMS Academy, impact of 9/11 on present day FDNY EMS training, and impact of COVID-19 on transition from HS to college

Michael Callahan had no doubts about enrolling in the FDNY EMS academy following his graduation from the University of Arizona in 2024. Tune in to hear about his training to become an EMT, how the events of 9/11 continue to shape the values of the FDNY, and his transition from high school to college amidst the COVID-19 pandemic (with a digression into our high school basketball team). Much love, one love!Topics discussed:0:00:00 - Intro0:01:34 - Becoming an EMT for the FDNY0:08:55 - Transition from EMT academy to working in the field0:13:58 - Sense of purpose working for FDNY and potential to transition to fire side0:18:17 - Schedule and managing night shifts as an EMT0:30:25 - Learning goals as an EMT0:31:37 - Advice for someone calling 9110:32:45 - Nutrition0:36:52 - Responding to calls as an EMT0:40:31 - Impact of 911, continued impact on FDNY, and second hand accounts0:50:55 - Impact of COVID-19 on high-school, athletics, and transition to college1:04:42 - Hobbies and inter-first responder sports1:08:14 - Goal for how NY perceive first responders