Ep. #2 Silvio Falance - Tales from the Tailboard Podcast

In this episode, Silvio shares his journey into EMS, a path sparked by his brother and a high-school EMT program that changed everything. He opens up about discovering the “caring aspect” of the job, navigating the challenges of early anatomy lessons, and confronting death for the first time.Silvio breaks down his time in interfacility transfers, the brutal fatigue, and the moment he decided to advocate for his own safety on the job. He talks about the mentor who pushed him toward paramedic school, why the heart became his favorite subject, and how expanding his scope of practice fueled his next steps.Now driven by the goal of joining a fire department, Silvio reflects on how private EMS drained him and how firefighting, education opportunities, and real impact are pulling him forward.A candid, raw, and motivating conversation about growth, grit, and finding your place in EMS.