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RideAlong: EMT School
by Mike Fiore | Max Lizana | Jonathon Aldridge
RideAlong: EMT School follows Mike and Max, two friends diving into EMT training, alongside their co-host Jonathon, a working paramedic. Each week they share lessons, challenges, and stories from class while exploring the broader world of EMS through interviews, gear breakdowns, and survival tips for students. From the classroom to the ambulance, RideAlong offers an honest, entertaining look at the journey into emergency medicine. Go to www.RideAlong.Bulletn.net for links! Produced by Bulletn.net, a free resource for firearms, medical, and outdoor training communities.
Episodes
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Final Destination (Hospital Selection)
When an ambulance leaves the scene, who decides where the patient goes? Is the closest hospital always the right choice? And what happens when a patient's preferred destination isn't the most appropriate facility for their condition? This week on the RideAlong: EMT School Podcast, Mike and…
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Kevin Grange – Author of Lights and Sirens (RideAlong Interview)
What happens when you discover EMS later in life—and realize it might be the career you were looking for all along? Almost exactly one year after first hearing his name in EMT class, Mike and Jonathan sit down with Kevin Grange, award-winning author of Lights and Sirens: The Education of a...
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EMS World Expo 2026 (Indy Crew Hangout)
EMS World Expo 2026 – Indy Crew Hangout What happens when you put a bunch of EMS providers together in Orlando for a week of education, new technology, networking, and just a little bit of chaos? Fresh off EMS World Expo 2026, Mike gets together with some of the Indianapolis EMS crew who adopted...
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The Hurt Locker (Provider Mental Health)
EMS asks us to take care of people on some of the worst days of their lives—but how well are we taking care of ourselves and each other? This week, Mike, Max, and Jonathan have an important conversation about provider mental health and the cumulative impact of working in EMS. We talk about how...
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Laura Herring – IEMS Special Events Lt. (RideAlong Interview)
What does it take to provide EMS coverage for everything from an NBA game to the Indiana State Fair—and what happens when a planned special event suddenly becomes an unplanned one? This week, Mike sits down at Indianapolis EMS headquarters with Laura Herring, Special Events Lieutenant and a…
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Stand By Me (Standby Events)
This week, Jonathan is out working, leaving Mike and Max unsupervised as they catch up on a busy week in EMS. Max shares a memorable psych call, Mike officially starts Anatomy & Physiology, and after more than a year of going through EMT school and starting their EMS careers together, Mike and…
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Secret of My Success (Job Searching & Interviewing in EMS)
Season 2 is officially underway! Now that EMT school is behind us, there’s another challenge waiting: actually finding a job. This week, Mike, Max, and Jonathan talk about the job search and interview process in EMS, including where to find opportunities, networking, volunteering, building a...
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Re-Education Through Labor (What's Next?)
Re-Education Through Labor (What's Next?) It’s the end of Season 1! After 53 episodes of following Mike and Max through EMT school, certification, volunteering, and eventually getting hired in EMS, the crew takes a look back at just how much has changed since the journey began — and how much…
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The Final Countdown (Psychomotor Scenarios)
The final countdown is here. With the EMT curriculum behind them, Mike and Max revisit one of the final—and most intimidating—steps in the certification process: the psychomotor exam. The crew explains what psychomotor testing evaluates, how practical exams differ between programs and states, and...
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NREMT Test Prep (with Brian Santora)
This week on RideAlong: EMT School, Mike and Jonathan are joined by longtime EMT, EMS educator, hockey goalie, and lifelong friend Brian Santora for a conversation about mentorship, EMS education, and preparing for the NREMT exam. Brian shares how a desire to work in the air-conditioned health...
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Carter Rowe - Our Lieutenant (RideAlong Interview)
In this special interview episode, Mike and Max sit down with one of the most influential people in their EMS journey: Carter Rowe, EMT, firefighter, EMS lieutenant, and leader of the volunteer program at Chalfont Regional EMS. Carter shares how he entered EMS as a teenager, progressed from...
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The Day That Never Comes (Terrorist Operations)
This week on RideAlong: EMT School, we’re talking terrorism, active threats, and what EMTs need to understand when an emergency scene may still be dangerous. Mike, Max, and Jonathan walk through domestic and international terrorism, CBRNE incidents, warning signs, responder safety, secondary...
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Vanquished Foes of the Metal (Highway Ops and Extrication)
This week on Ride Along: EMT School, we’re talking highway operations, vehicle extrication, and what EMTs need to understand when patient care moves into the wreckage. Mike, Max, and Jonathan walk through disentanglement, scene safety, highway blocking, vehicle hazards, patient access, PPE,...
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You're a Catastrophe Part 2 (MCI & ICS)
You're a Catastrophe Part 2 (MCI & ICS) In this episode of RideAlong: EMT School, we continue our discussion on mass casualty incidents and the Incident Command System. After covering primary triage in Part 1, we dig into what defines an MCI, how disaster plans are built, and why ICS exists to...
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Youre a Catastrophe Part 1 (Primary Triage)
In this episode, Mike, Max, and Jonathan kick off the first half of their MCI and ICS discussion, focusing on primary triage. After a brief note about technical difficulties that cut the episode short, the crew explores what makes a mass-casualty incident so overwhelming, how incident command…
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Spill Em All (Hazmat)
This week on RideAlong: EMT School, Mike, Max, and Jonathan dive into HazMat — hazardous materials, scene safety, and why the best first move is often staying far away from whatever is leaking, burning, spilling, or glowing. The Medical Term of the Week is zones, covering the hot zone, warm zone,...
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Close The Doors and I am Gone (EMS Operations - Patient Transport)
Close The Doors and I am Gone (EMS Operations - Patient Transport) In this episode, we close the doors and hit the road for the final part of our EMS Operations series: patient transport. Mike, Max, and Jonathan break down what happens after the patient is loaded into the ambulance, including...
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No Stop Signs Speed Limits (EMS Operations - Responding)
This week on RideAlong: EMT School, we’re back in EMS Operations and moving from “getting ready” to actually getting out the door. In “No Stop Signs, Speed Limits,” Mike, Max, and Jonathan talk through the response phase of EMS calls: dispatch information, Code 3 responses, lights and sirens,...
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Are You Ready? (EMS Operations - Getting Ready)
EMS doesn’t start when the tones drop — it starts before the call ever comes in. In this episode, we begin our EMS operations block by breaking down what it means to be ready: checking the ambulance, knowing your equipment, understanding the minimum equipment list, and making sure the truck is...
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Tied to Machines That Make Me Be (Special Patient Populations)
Some patients require EMTs to slow down, adapt, and think beyond the standard call. In this episode, we break down special patient populations, including patients with developmental disabilities, cognitive differences, hearing or vision impairment, chronic illness, mobility challenges, and...
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Push It Real Good (OBGYN Emergencies)
Episode 40 is here, and we’re going full term. In this episode, Mike, Max, and Jonathon tackle one of the most intimidating low-frequency, high-acuity topics in EMT school: OB/GYN emergencies. From childbirth and labor complications to gynecological emergencies and the realities of caring for two...
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Can You Take Me Higher (Altitude, Water, and Animals)
Environmental emergencies don’t stop at heat and cold — sometimes the real danger comes from water, altitude, and the creatures around us. In this episode, we dive into drowning, diving injuries, high-altitude illness, and bites and stings. We break down what’s actually happening in the body…
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EMS 20/20 Simulcast - Split the Party
EMS 20/20 Simulcast - Split the Party This one’s different—and honestly, one of the most fun (and chaotic) things we’ve ever done. The RideAlong crew teamed up with EMS 20/20 for a special simulcast episode where EMS meets Dungeons & Dragons. Guided by Chris and Spencer, we were dropped into a...
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I Never Meant To Be So Cold (Environmental – Hot and Cold Emergencies)
Environmental emergencies can sneak up fast, and once the body starts losing its ability to regulate temperature, things can go downhill in a hurry. In this episode, we break down hot and cold emergencies, focusing on how the body responds to temperature extremes, what warning signs EMTs should...
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Multi-System of a Down (Multisystem Trauma)
Multisystem trauma patients present one of the biggest challenges in prehospital care — multiple injuries, competing priorities, and the constant risk of rapid deterioration. In this episode, we break down how EMTs identify high-risk trauma patients using mechanism of injury, physiologic…
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Flail to the King (Chest and Abdominal Trauma)
Chest and abdominal trauma can rapidly become life-threatening, even when injuries aren’t immediately obvious. In this episode, we break down blunt and penetrating trauma affecting the thoracic and abdominal cavities, focusing on injuries that can compromise breathing, circulation, and major…
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This is Spinal Snap (Neck and Spinal Trauma)
This is Spinal Snap (Neck and Spinal Trauma) Neck and spinal injuries can be subtle, devastating, and easy to miss — making them one of the highest-stakes assessments an EMT will perform. In this episode, we break down spinal anatomy, mechanisms of injury, red flags for spinal cord involvement…
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The Headbangers Ball (Head and Skull Trauma)
Head injuries can change everything in an instant. In this episode, we break down head and skull trauma, including traumatic brain injuries, skull fractures, and why bleeding or swelling inside the skull can quickly become life-threatening. Mike, Max, and Jonathon discuss mechanisms of injury,...
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Bob Waddell – SAM Medical (RideAlong Interview)
Great tools don’t just show up in EMS — they’re built by people who understand the problems providers face in the field. In this episode, we sit down with Bob Waddell from SAM Medical to talk about the evolution of hemorrhage control, product design, and what it takes to create equipment that...
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Boulevard of Broken Bones (Musculoskeletal Trauma)
Bones break. Joints dislocate. Ligaments stretch and tear. In this episode, Mike, Max, and Jonathan dive into musculoskeletal trauma, one of the most common injury categories EMS providers encounter. The crew breaks down the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, the difference between fractures,...
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This Fire Burns, Always (Burns)
Burn injuries are some of the most dramatic trauma patients EMS providers encounter — but the real danger often isn’t the burn itself. In this episode, we break down the different types of burns, how to assess burn severity, and why airway compromise, fluid loss, and infection risk make burn...
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The Land of Contusion (Soft-Tissue Trauma)
Soft tissue injuries are some of the most common calls in EMS — and some of the easiest to underestimate. In this episode, we break down contusions, abrasions, lacerations, hematomas, crush injuries, and bleeding control, focusing on what’s happening beneath the surface and why even “minor”…
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Dr. John Croushorn - Compression Works (RideAlong Interview)
In this special interview episode of the RideAlong: EMT School Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. John Croushorn, Emergency Medicine Physician, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Compression Works, and co-inventor of the AAJT-S. Dr. Croushorn sits down with us to discuss the AAJT-S (Abdominal Aortic...
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I'm Bleeding Me (Bleeding and Shock)
The trauma block starts now. In this episode, we dive into one of the most time-critical topics in EMS: bleeding and shock. From arterial spurters to sneaky internal hemorrhage, we break down how blood loss kills, how shock develops, and what we can actually do about it in the field. We revisit…
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Chris & Spencer - EMS 20/20 (RideAlong Interview)
Chris & Spencer - EMS 20/20 (RideAlong Interview) In this special interview episode of the RideAlong: EMT School Podcast, we sit down with Chris Pfingsten and Spencer Oliver, the hosts of the hit podcast EMS 20/20. Chris and Spencer join us to talk about their individual paths into EMS, how their...
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I Don’t Need Your Civil Warfarin – Hematologic & Renal Emergencies
I Don’t Need Your Civil Warfarin – Hematologic & Renal Emergencies Some of the most dangerous emergencies in EMS don’t look dramatic when you first arrive on scene. In this episode, we dive into hematologic and renal emergencies — the “quiet” problems involving blood, kidneys, dialysis, and...
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Step Back From That Ledge My Friend (Psychiatric Emergencies)
Step Back From That Ledge My Friend (Psychiatric Emergencies) Psychiatric and behavioral emergencies are some of the most complex, emotionally charged calls EMS providers will ever respond to. In this episode, we take a deep dive into mental health crises, suicide, and behavioral emergencies—why...
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Let The Fear Take the Wheel and Steer (Graduation & EVOC)
Let The Fear Take the Wheel and Steer (Graduation & EVOC) In this episode, we’re officially on the other side of EMT school — but not without one last gut check. We break down our EVOC experience, what we thought emergency vehicle operations would be versus what actually matters, and why “due...
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ROSC You Like a Hurricane (Resuscitation)
ROSC You Like a Hurricane (Resuscitation) Resuscitation is one of the heaviest and most misunderstood topics in EMS. In this episode, we break down what resuscitation really looks like in the prehospital environment — from recognizing cardiac arrest and organizing a response, to understanding...
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Four Quadrant Death Hunch (Abdominal Emergencies)
Four Quadrant Death Hunch (Abdominal Emergencies) Abdominal pain is one of the most common — and most underestimated — complaints in EMS. In this episode, we break down abdominal emergencies through anatomy, assessment, and red flags that should immediately raise concern. From peritonitis and...
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The Bitter Taste of Poison (Poisonings & Overdose)
The Bitter Taste of Poison (Poisonings & Overdose) Poisonings and overdoses are some of the most common — and most dangerous — calls EMS providers will face. In this episode, we break down how poisons affect the body, the different routes of exposure, and how EMTs recognize and manage overdose...
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Get Down with the Sepsis (Infectious Disease & Sepsis)
Get Down with the Sepsis (Infectious Disease & Sepsis) In this episode of RideAlong: EMT School, Mike and Jonathan break down infectious diseases and sepsis, focusing on what sepsis actually is, why early recognition matters, and how EMTs play a critical role in patient outcomes. Real-world...
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Rash Against the Machine (Allergic Reactions)
Rash Against the Machine (Allergic Reactions) Allergies are common. Anaphylaxis is not — and knowing the difference can save a life. In this episode, we break down allergic reactions from mild rashes to full-blown anaphylaxis, why symptoms can escalate fast, and what EMTs need to recognize and…
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Stroke Me, Stroke Me (Stroke and Seizures)
Stroke Me, Stroke Me (Stroke and Seizures) This week, the crew dives into one of the most time-critical topics in EMS: strokes. Building on the previous episode’s discussion of altered mental status and diabetic emergencies, Mike, Max, and Jonathon break down stroke recognition, seizures…
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Pour Some Sugar Down Me (Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status)
Pour Some Sugar Down Me (Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status) This week, the crew breaks down diabetic emergencies — from hypo vs. hyperglycemia to how sugar levels affect brain function and behavior. Mike, Max, and Jonathon dive into altered mental status, the role of insulin and...
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Kickstart My Heart (Cardiac Emergencies)
Kickstart My Heart (Cardiac Emergencies) This week, the crew digs into one of the most intense and time-critical topics in EMT school — cardiac emergencies. From understanding how the heart actually feeds itself to recognizing the early signs of ACS, Mike, Max, and Jonathan break down what really...
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I'm Down to One Last Breath (Respiratory Emergencies)
I'm Down to One Last Breath (Respiratory Emergencies) This week, the crew breaks down respiratory emergencies — from dyspnea and lung sounds to asthma, COPD, pneumonia, CHF, and pulmonary embolisms. Mike, Max, and Jonathan explore what respiratory distress looks like, how to differentiate major...
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I Don't Try the Drugs, but the Drugs Try Me (Pharmacology)
I Don't Try the Drugs, but the Drugs Try Me (Pharmacology) This week, the crew dives into one of the most information-heavy chapters in EMT school — Pharmacology. From oxygen to naloxone, Mike, Max, and Jonathan break down the EMT’s limited but life-saving drug box and the rules that govern every...
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The Write Stuff (Reassessment, Communication & Documentation)
The Write Stuff (Reassessment, Communication & Documentation) This week, the crew digs into one of the least glamorous but most critical parts of EMS: communication and documentation. From giving clear radio reports to writing legal patient charts, Mike, Max, and Jonathan explore how every word…
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Steven Norman - Indianapolis Paramedic (RideAlong Interview)
Steven Norman - Indianapolis Paramedic (RideAlong Interview) In this bonus interview, Mike sits down with Steve Norman, Paramedic and District Medic with Indianapolis EMS, for an inspiring look at mentorship, growth, and the journey from small-town EMT to big-city provider. From his first...
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RideAlong: EMT School follows Mike and Max, two friends diving into EMT training, alongside their co-host Jonathon, a working paramedic. Each week they share lessons, challenges, and stories from class while exploring the broader world of EMS through interviews, gear breakdowns, and survival tips for students.
From the classroom to the ambulance, RideAlong offers an honest, entertaining look at the journey into emergency medicine.
Go to www.RideAlong.Bulletn.net for links!
Produced by Bulletn.net, a free resource for firearms, medical, and outdoor training communities.
HOSTED BY
Mike Fiore | Max Lizana | Jonathon Aldridge
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