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The podcasts that kept EMS talking: EMS1’s most-listened to episodes of 2024

Insights, challenges and future directions: Highlighting the most compelling discussions that shaped EMS this year

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By EMS1 Staff

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the most-listened-to episodes of Inside EMS and EMS One-Stop podcasts of the year. These thought-provoking conversations sparked debates, provided actionable insights, and offered fresh perspectives on the most pressing topics in EMS. From the evolving role of EMTs to the ethical and practical challenges of marijuana use by providers, these episodes captured the attention of EMS leaders, practitioners and educators alike.

Whether exploring career growth, debating response time standards, or discussing pharmacology best practices, these discussions served to inform and inspire EMS professionals committed to advancing the field. Here’s a wrap-up of the episodes that resonated most with our audience in 2024.

‘Everybody is doing weed’: Should providers have the option if legal?

‘From oxygen to ketamine’: Why dosing matters, regardless of drug type

Are you an expert on the chemical restraint drugs available to you in the field? You should be.

EMT partners: ‘The people that really make it happen’ on calls

Kelly Grayson: “Paramedics save lives, EMTs save paramedics"; championing the role of EMTs

Response time addiction: Is EMS under an urgency illusion?

Host Kelly Grayson makes the case for eliminating “arbitrary” response time standards; where do you stand?

Career progression: ‘A good paramedic should outgrow their protocols’

The most successful practitioners are those who consider themselves to be lifelong learners – are you moving forward?

Cultivating the next generation of EMS

Leadership development, emotional intelligence and the importance of mentorship

Leadership, whole blood and EMS safety insights

Report and commentary from the North Carolina EMS Expo 2024

About our podcasts

Inside EMS

Inside EMS is a weekly podcast that offers industry insight, expert perspectives on hot topics and clinical issues, as well as operational and leadership lessons for EMS personnel.

Listen as Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate the effectiveness of point-of-care ultrasound or sound off on controversial issues, like patient transport via fire truck.

Catch a new episode every Friday on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Spotify, and RSS feed.

Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Contact the Inside EMS team at theshow@ems1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback, or if you’d like to join us as a guest.

EMS One-Stop

Explore the forefront of EMS leadership with Rob Lawrence on the ‘EMS One-Stop’ Podcast. Tackling critical issues like staffing, service delivery and operational challenges, each episode delves into the latest in patient care enhancement, EMS technology advancements; and emerging trends like AI, telehealth, quality improvement and alternate destinations with industry experts.

Rob Lawrence brings to the table his extensive expertise from decades of service spanning the American Ambulance Association, AIMHI, Richmond Ambulance Authority, Pro EMS, Prodigy EMS Education and the East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust.

Stay informed with the latest EMS industry news, organizational updates and inspiring agency success stories. Tune in to the ‘EMS One-Stop’ Podcast for a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of EMS leadership in today’s dynamic prehospital care landscape.

Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Contact the EMS One-Stop team at editor@EMS1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and RSS feed.

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