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NAEMT Radio

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The official podcast of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)NAEMT is the only national association representing the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care.NAEMT members work in all sectors of EMS, including government service agencies, fire departments, hospital-based ambulance services, private companies, industrial and special operations settings, and in the military.NAEMT serves its members by advocating on issues that impact their ability to provide quality patient care, providing high quality education that improves the knowledge and skills of practitioners, and supporting EMS research and innovation.

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  1. Ep 56. NAEMT Radio – Stronger Together: Building National–State EMS Unity with Henry Lewis

    In this special South Carolina–flavored December edition of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence sits down with Henry Lewis, one of EMS’s most influential association leaders, to explore how national and state EMS partnerships are evolving in real time. Broadcast from Washington, D.C., just after the...

  2. Ep 55. NAEMT Radio – NAEMT at 50: Honoring the Past, Building the Future with President Chris Way

    In this milestone episode of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence welcomes NAEMT President Chris Way for a timely conversation reflecting on the association’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Indianapolis—and looking ahead to the next 50 years. President Way shares highlights from the organization’s…

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  3. Ep 54. NAEMT Radio – "National Award Winners Edition – Dr. Meg Marino Medical Director of the Year

    In this second installment of our 2025 NAEMT National Award Winners series, we highlight the physician whose leadership and vision have set a benchmark for EMS nationwide. Dr. Meg Marino, Medical Director of New Orleans EMS, has been named the 2025 NAEMT Medical Director of the Year. From her…

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  4. Ep 53. NAEMT Radio – Meet the 2025 NAEMT Paramedic and Community Paramedic of the Year

    In this special edition of NAEMT Radio, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable professionals recognized with our highest honors at the upcoming NAEMT Annual Meeting and EMS World Expo in Indianapolis. As NAEMT celebrates its 50th anniversary, we pause to honor those who embody the very best of...

  5. Ep 52. NAEMT Radio – NAEMT Without Borders: Global Perspectives from International Partners

    "Just let me say we are very honored in Germany to be partner of the NAEMT” Dr. Hans-Martin Gusnick (Germany) "I'm really thankful for having the, I would say, the partnership, but also the friendship from the NAEMT people to make it better here" Dr. Rodrigo Vaz (Brazil) In this special...

  6. Ep 51. NAEMT Radio – Raising the Bar on EMS Education: Understanding Accreditation with COA and guest Troy Tuke

    Ep 51. NAEMT Radio – Raising the Bar on EMS Education: Understanding Accreditation with COA and guest Troy Tuke Hosted by Rob Lawrence | Guest: Troy Tuke In this edition of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence sits down with NAEMT Board Secretary and EMS educator Troy Tuke, who also serves as NAEMT’s...

  7. Ep 50. NAEMT Radio – 50 Years of Progress, 50 Episodes of Perspective

    In this landmark 50th episode of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence marks not one, but two significant milestones: the 50th episode of the podcast and the 50th anniversary of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Joined by president-elect Rob Luckritz and past president Dennis...

  8. Ep49. NAEMT Radio - Criminalizing Clinical Judgment: EMS Legal Risks and the Just Culture Response with Doug Wolfberg

    “This statement was really meant to give prosecutors and judges serious food for thought on whether it’s appropriate to bring criminal charges in cases where standards of care are the issue.” Doug Wolfberg In this compelling edition of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence is joined by nationally…

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  9. Ep 48. NAEMT Radio – 2025 EMS on the Hill Day Report and Commentary

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio we offer an EMS on the Hill 2025 report and commentary. Rob Lawrence reports live from Capitol Hill, Washington DC, where EMS leaders from across the nation gathered to advocate for crucial legislative changes affecting the EMS community. In a ‘magazine style’…

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  10. Ep 47. NAEMT Radio – Empowering EMS with Data: From Insights to Action – Looking Forward to NAEMTs Pre EMSOTH Educational Workshop

    In this episode of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence is joined by Regina Crawford, Scott Willits, and Justin Duncan as they discuss preparations for their pre-conference session prior to EMS on the Hill 2025. Their pre-conference session, "Empowering EMS with Data: From Insights to Action," will…

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  11. Ep 46. NAEMT Radio – National Associations Collaborate with NAEMT President Chris Way and IAFC EMS Section Chair Kevin Joles

    In this engaging episode of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence welcomes back NAEMT President Chris Way and special guest Kevin Joles, Division Chief of EMS at Olathe FD and Chair of the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Recorded live from the NAEMSP Conference in San...

  12. Ep 45. NAEMT Radio – Welcome NAEMT President Chris Way

    The first episode of NAEMT Radio for 2025 ushers in a new era as host Rob Lawrence welcomes Chris Way to the show as the newly appointed President of NAEMT. Reflecting on the legacy of outgoing President Susan Bailey, Chris expresses his gratitude for her mentorship and leadership, crediting her...

  13. Ep 44. NAEMT Radio – President Susan Bailey Discusses on her Two Years in Office.

    Welcome to the final episode of NAEMT Radio for 2024, where we mark the end of an era with outgoing President Susan Bailey. Rob Lawrence reflects on Susan's impactful two-year tenure, which saw significant milestones including successful EMS on the Hill Days, pivotal leadership transitions, and...

  14. Ep 43. NAEMT Radio – New Roles, Proven Leaders: Introducing NAEMT's 2025 Board Members

    Welcome back to NAEMT Radio! In this election-themed episode, host Rob Lawrence spotlights the newly elected officers and directors of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), set to begin their terms on January 1. Following recent conversations with President-Elect…

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  15. Ep 42. NAEMT Radio – Post Election Special - The Latest from Capitol Hill with Chris Way and Kim Krenik

    In Episode 42 of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence records ‘live’ from Capitol Hill, Washington DC, with guests NAEMT President Elect, Chris Way, and Kim Krenik, NAEMT’s Director of Federal Relations, for a timely conversation on EMS advocacy following the recent election, with a narrow legislative...

  16. Ep 41. NAEMT Radio – Mentees, Mentors and the NAEMT Lighthouse Leadership Program

    In Episode 41 of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence explores the critical role of mentorship in EMS leadership development, focusing on the NAEMT Lighthouse Leadership Program. Joined by guests Dave Edgar, Rom Duckworth, Tiara Green, and Tony Bixby, the discussion delves into the program’s origins,...

  17. Ep 40. NAEMT Radio – Highlighting the Pan American Trauma Society and its Impact

    In this episode of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence is joined by Dr. Paula Ferrada and Juan Cardona to discuss the impactful work of the Pan American Trauma Society (PTS), an organization that connects trauma experts across North, Central, and South America to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Ferrada…

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  18. Ep 39. NAEMT Radio – Lead with NAEMT: How to Get Involved with NAEMT

    In this episode of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence is on-site at the 2024 EMS World Expo, where he speaks with Dr. Gary Peterson and Shannon Watson about volunteering opportunities within NAEMT. They discuss the importance of getting involved, the diverse roles available, and how volunteering can...

  19. Ep 38. NAEMT Radio – A Case for Whole Blood with Dr Jon Krohmer

    Exsanguination remains the leading cause of preventable deaths among victims of trauma with nearly half of these patients dying in the prehospital setting. Prehospital blood resuscitation is also clinically indicated for selected patients who hemorrhage from medical conditions (e.g. post-partum...

  20. Ep 37. NAEMT Radio – Meet two of the 2024 National EMS Awards of Excellence Winners

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio we get to meet, greet and hear from two of our 2024 National EMS Awards of Excellence recipients. Joining Rob Lawrence is 2024 NAEMT Military Medic of the Year Award, Master Sgt. (Ret.) Jonathan Lu, Special Forces Medical Sergeant who served with a Special Forces...

  21. Ep 36. NAEMT Radio – NAEMT and State Associations

    In the latest edition of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence discusses State Associations and their relationship with NAEMT with NAEMT Board Member, Melissa McNally, MMSc, BCEM PA-C, NRP and Amy Marsh, Vice President of the South Dakota EMS Association. Melissa, also President of the Florida Association of...

  22. Ep 35. NAEMT Radio – Introducing Deb Lally – Executive Director NAEMT

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio, President Susan Bailey takes great pleasure in introducing our new Executive Director, Deb Lally. Deb took up post on July 1st, 2024, and host Rob Lawrence invites Deb to tell her back story and her immediate priority and tasks (as directed by the NAEMT Board) for...

  23. Ep 34. NAEMT Radio – Artificial Intelligence and EMS with Bruce Evans

    ‘Jana Nguyen sits in the back of an ambulance watching live video of the stroke specialists treating the patient she brought to the neurology clinic just 15 minutes earlier. Before reaching the station, a voice interrupts as the dispatch system notifies Jana and her partner, Chip, that they are...

  24. Ep 33. NAEMT Radio – Legislating for Critical Access Ambulance Designation

    Ep 33. NAEMT Radio – Legislating for Critical Access Ambulance Designation In this edition of NAEMT Radio we are delighted to welcome back Steve Kroll, NAEMT’s Advocacy Committee Vice Chair, and Chair of the NAEMT PAC Committee to introduce and discuss the concept of Critical Care Ambulance...

  25. Ep 32. NAEMT Radio – Lights and Sirens Reduction

    Mecklenburg EMS Agency NC (MEDIC) achieves a 70% reduction in the use of lights and sirens during responses and a 78% decrease in Medic-involved traffic incidents We are now aware of the academic research and trials underway to reduce the use of lights and sirens during emergency response and...

  26. Ep 31. NAEMT Radio – EMS on the Hill and NAEMT Legislative Issues

    Recorded at the 2024 NAEMT EMS on the Hill event, Rob Lawrence chats with NAEMT President Susan Bailey and President Elect Chris Way on the bills and issues that are being discussed with elected officials and their staff this year. Urge Congress to Support EMS Reimbursement for Treatment in Place...

  27. Ep 30. NAEMT Radio - EMS Apprenticeship Programs

    We reach a milestone as we arrive at Episode 30 of the NAEMT Radio Podcast! Joining us for this edition is Henry Lewis, Executive Director of the South Carolina EMS Association and Lieutenant Joseph Coley, of Tazewell EMS, VA. The topic of discussion with host, Rob Lawrence, is EMS Apprenticeship...

  28. Ep 29. NAEMT Radio - Prehospital Antibiotics for Open Fractures

    Guests for this edition of the NAEMT Radio are NAEMT Medical Director, Dr Doug Kupas, who is medical director for Geisinger EMS and co-director of Mobile Integrated Healthcare for Geisinger Health System and Dr. Joey Johnson is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery and director of clinical...

  29. Ep 28. NAEMT Radio - Community Population Health needs through MIH-CP Programs

    Guests Melinda Wilson, community paramedic in a hospital-based EMS system in the East Tennessee Region and Justin Duncan, CEO for Washington County Ambulance District in rural Missouri join host Rob Lawrence to discuss their respective Community Paramedic / MIH Programs. Despite the demise of…

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  30. Ep 27. NAEMT Radio - Prehospital Obstetric Care: The Rise in US Maternal Morbidity/Mortality Rates.

    Our guest for this edition of NAEMT Radio is Emily M. Nichols, MD. Dr Nichols is board certified in both adult and pediatric emergency medicine and has worked in the cities of New York, Philadelphia, and Baton Rouge in addition to New Orleans. Additionally, she has also worked in community…

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  31. Ep 26. NAEMT Radio - Recruiting the Next Generation Through High School EMS Programs

    “There are no negatives for building a youth serving or facing EMS Training opportunity in your area – none! We have talked about how it leads to career opportunities; we’ve spoken to how young people can change the economic future of their families, on an even more practical level, young people...

  32. Ep 25. NAEMT Radio - GEMT Program Update

    NAEMT Radio Host Rob Lawrence welcomes returning guests, Immediate Past Presidents, Bruce Evans and Matt Zavadsky to discuss urgent issues surrounding the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) payment. NAEMT has recently written to CMS to address their actions in withholding approval of...

  33. Ep 24. NAEMT Radio – Treatment in Place and Transport to Alternate Destinations

    Ep 24. NAEMT Radio – Treatment in Place and Transport to Alternate Destinations In this edition of NAEMT Radio we chat to Matt Zavadsky, Chief Transformation Officer for MedStar Mobile Healthcare in Fort Worth, Steven Kroll, MHA, EMT, executive director and volunteer chief of Delmar-Bethlehem EMS...

  34. Ep 23. NAEMT Radio – President Susan Bailey New Year 2024

    Happy New Year! Its 2024 and NAEMT Radio begins its second year with a conversation with NAEMT President Susan Bailey. Susan and NAEMT Radio host Rob Lawrence assess the year 2023 and discuss 2024, upcoming events, activity and legislation. Susan reinforces her key points that EMS Practitioners...

  35. Ep 22. NAEMT Radio - The Benefits of Engaging With Your Local or Regional Healthcare Coalition

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks to returning guests, NAEMT president Elect, Chris Way, Fire Chief, Kootenai County Fire & Rescue and Brian Stennett of the Palatine Fire Dept. In this final edition of 2023, the subject of local or...

  36. Ep 21. NAEMT Radio - Strategies to Implement a Culture of Workforce Engagement in EMS

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks to Matt Philbrick, Manager GMR Life Global Medical Response, Shannon Watson, Regional Practice Administrator, BJC Corporate Health and Nicholas Mutter B.S., NRP, Boston EMS. Discussions center on ways...

  37. Ep 20. NAEMT Radio – Meet the Paramedic and EMT of the Year

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks to the 2023 Paramedic and EMT of the Year. Paramedic Richard “Ricky” Battle of LA County Fire Dept, CA and EMT Wayne Chan from Monroe Volunteer Ambulance, Monroe, NY. Ricky is an instructor, lifelong...

  38. Ep 19. NAEMT Radio - Lighthouse Leadership Program Alum

    James O. Page, the founding father of modern EMS in the United States, had a vision to create a mentorship program for EMS practitioners to guide and support them in achieving their leadership goals. He called it the “EMS Lighthouse Leadership Program.” Although Jim passed away before he could...

  39. Ep 18. NAEMT Radio - Advanced Medical Life Support - Fourth Edition

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks NAEMTs Advanced Medical Life Support, Forth Edition with Drs Douglas Kupas, Vince Mosesso and Jon Krohmer. AMLS remains the gold standard of education for emergency medical assessment and treatment....

  40. Ep 17. NAEMT Radio – Maintaining Our Cyber Hygiene

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks cyber security and disaster preparedness with NAEMT Disaster Preparedness Committee Chair David Blevins. David highlights the current risks to our office based and vehicle borne IT equipment as well…

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  41. Ep 16. NAEMT Radio – NAEMTs Political Action Committee

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks to Steven Kroll, Chair of the NAEMT EMS Political Action Committee (PAC) and NAEMT President Elect, Chris Way, also Chair of the NAEMT Advocacy Committee. Collectively they discuss that Advocacy on...

  42. Ep.15 NAEMT Radio – Traumatic Brain Injury with Deborah M. Stein MD

    Ep.15 NAEMT Radio – TBI with Dr Deb Stein. In this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks Traumatic Brain Injury with Deborah M. Stein MD, MPH, the R Adams Cowley, MD Professor in Shock and Trauma at University of Maryland Medical Center. Rob and…

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  43. Ep.14 NAEMT Radio – All Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) course with Dr Matt Levy.

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor, is joined by Matthew J. Levy, DO, MSc, FACEP, FAEMS, Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine, Special Operations and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Surgery from Johns Hopkins University &...

  44. Ep.13 NAEMT Radio - Sepsis with Dr. Karin Molander and Rommie Duckworth

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio we welcome Dr. Karin Molander, emergency medicine physician and member Sepsis Alliance board and Rommie Duckworth, MPA, LP, EFO, captain, shift commander, and EMS coordinator for the Ridgefield Fire Department in Connecticut. Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and...

  45. Ep 12 NAEMT Radio – NAEMT Update with President Susan Bailey

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio we welcome back NAEMT President, Susan Bailey, to provide a comprehensive association wide update covering Advocacy Efforts, Position Statements, Surveys, Workforce Development, Member Benefits and Education as well as our upcoming meetings and the World Trauma...

  46. Ep 11 NAEMT Radio – Running for a position as a Director on the NAEMT Board. – with Bruce Evans, Shannon Watson and Dennis Wilham

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio we identify how to run for and serve on the NAEMT Board of Directors. Host, Rob Lawrence welcomes NAEMT Immediate Past President, Bruce Evans, Current Board Member Shannon Watson and Dennis Wilham,Candidacy and Elections Committee Chair to discuss the topic. Bruce...

  47. Ep 10 NAEMT Radio – A Gathering of Eagles with Dr Jeff Jarvis

    Ep 10 NAEMT Radio – A Gathering of Eagles with Dr Jeff Jarvis In this edition of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence and NAEMT’s Associate Medical Director, Dr Jeff Jarvis travelled to Florida to the 2023 Metropolitan Medical Directors, EMS State of the Science XXIV Conference, more popularly known as the...

  48. Ep 9. NAEMT Radio PHTLS 10th Edition - Shock with Samuel M. Galvagno Jr., D.O., Ph.D., M.S., F.C.C.M

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio we discuss the Prehospital Management of Shock with Samuel M. Galvagno Jr., D.O., Ph.D., M.S., F.C.C.M., Professor and Executive Vice Chair University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology in Baltimore. Dr Galvagno is also the author for the...

  49. NAEMT Radio - EMS for Children (A EMS Week Special Edition)

    NAEMT Radio - EMS for Children (A EMS Week Special Edition) Within EMS Week 2023, Wednesday, May 24: EMS for Children Day and in this EMS Week special episode, Rob Lawrence talks to Mark Cicero, MD, associate professor in the section of pediatric emergency medicine at the Yale School of Medicine...

  50. Ep 8 NAEMT Radio Research with David Page, MS, NRP

    In this edition of NAEMT Radio we welcome David Page, director of the Prehospital Care Research Forum at the University of California, and man about the international EMS Town!. Dave discusses why and how to get into research and highlights opportunities to research and present research. Rob and...

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The official podcast of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)NAEMT is the only national association representing the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care.NAEMT members work in all sectors of EMS, including government service agencies, fire departments, hospital-based ambulance services, private companies, industrial and special operations settings, and in the military.NAEMT serves its members by advocating on issues that impact their ability to provide quality patient care, providing high quality education that improves the knowledge and skills of practitioners, and supporting EMS research and innovation.

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