Medic2medic Podcast

Kevin Hazzard worked as a paramedic from 2004 to 2013, primarily at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. He is the author of A Thousand Naked Strangers. The book provides an inside look into Kevin's journey in EMS. We talk about his transition from journalist to Paramedic and his thoughts on EMS today.

Dr. Paris is a pioneer in EMS, an innovator and one of the biggest supporters of EMTs and Paramedics. He also has a strong opinion on where EMS is going. Dr. Paris a long with Dr. Ron Stewart were a crucial in the early success of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. I finally get a chance to say thank you to Dr. Paris for something he did for my family.

David Lindell has over 40 years of EMS experience as a provider, educator, flight medic and leader. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Listen to his story of being part of Freedom House Ambulance Service and part of the first class of Paramedics to be hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Dave's current position is with Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh as an EMS Program Coordinator and he works part-time with Penn Hills EMS.

Greg Friese, MS, NRP, is Editor-in-Chief of EMS1.com. He is an educator, author, paramedic, and marathon runner. We talk about how EMS1.com got started as well as a hot button topic as ballistic vests for EMS providers.

Chris Colangelo is the Chief Operating Officer for Wake County EMS. Chris's path to this position starts outside Hampton Roads VA and hear how he makes his way to North Carolina and Wake County.

Mike Yee and I worked the busiest Medic Unit in the City of Pittsburgh. We reminisce about our days on Medic 5 and the closeness that partners have together.

Joe Bourgraf is the CEO of Ferno. See how Ferno was started and learn about the new Integrated Patient Transport Systems coming to EMS.

Chief Tant is a veteran of the Wake County EMS System and he kicks off 2016's Medic2Medic Podcast.

One of my mentors talks about his journey in EMS and Emergency Medicine, the birth of a speciality, and EMS in Philadelphia.

Listen how Bradely Wilson played a key role in my intereivew for the Chief posiiton at Cary Area EMS

Marion Houle is an EMS veteran and a Division Chief at Cary Area EMS. Marion grew up in Canada and made his way to South Florida then to North Carolina. Listen to his adventure and how he began his EMS career.

A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P, is the Editor-in-Chief of JEMS, the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. See how Jim Page and AJ met as well as learning about AJ's roots in my home State of Pennsylvania.

Justine Hollingshead is a volunteer and an Officer at Cary Area EMS. Justine wears many hats at Cary Area EMS. When she is not volunteering, she is the Chief of Staff for the Vice Chancellor and Dean of Academic and Student Affairs at North Carolina State University.

Steve Wirth is a founding partner of Page, Wolfberg &Wirth, LLC, and is one of the best known EMS attorneysand consultants in the United States. Widely regarded asthe nation’s leading EMS law firm. Listen and learn about Steve's first encounter with the great Jim Page.

Dr. Walt Stoy gave me my first teaching job in EMS at the Center for Emergency Medicine. I have been teaching ever since. Doctor Walt Stoy is Professor and Director of Emergency Medicine at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh and the Director of Education at the Center for Emergency.

Wake County EMS Division's Paramedic Avery Brown joins me this week on the podcast.

Paramedic Quincy Harris joins me in studio (my office) to tell his path to EMS and Cary Area EMS. There are 2 parts to the podcast. I know you will enjoy listening.

Paramedic Quincy Harris joins me in studio (my office) to tell his path to EMS and Cary Area EMS. There are 2 parts to the podcast. I know you will enjoy listening.

There are people in your career that play an important role. Todd Stout was one of those people. I met Todd when I was working for the City of Pittsburgh and was looking to advance my career. I hope you enjoy our conversation. I did.

Cary Area EMS's Division Chief Tammy Patton joins me in conversation this week. Tammy hails from Kentucky and learn how she made it to North Carolina and her path to Cary Area EMS.