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EPISODE · Oct 5, 2025 · 1H 7M

Why Organized First Response Saves Lives in Chaos

from The Greatest Story · host Paul Galushkin

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Greatest Story Podcast, we sit down with Sal Cortez, a veteran with 43 years in emergency medical services and the California Highway Patrol. Sal shares his journey from responding to some of the nation’s earliest active shooter events to developing tactical medicine training for law enforcement, military, and civilians.We cover:- How emergency response has changed since the 1980s- The importance of coordination between police, fire, and EMS- Training programs that prepare first responders and civilians for mass casualty events- Lessons from real-life incidents and what communities can do to be saferIf you want to understand how to protect yourself and your community in critical situations, this episode is for you.International School of Tactical MedicineFollow me on FacebookFollow Me on Instagram

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