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We just got back from FAST25, and letâs just sayâFlightBridgeED knows how to put on a conference. In this episode, weâre recapping the highlights, the lessons, and the moments that stuck with us from this powerhouse event. From cutting-edge clinical talks to honest conversations about burnout and mental health, FAST25 brought together the best in prehospital education. Weâre talking favorite sessions, unexpected takeaways, and why conferences like this matter so much for EMS growth and connection. If you missed it, donât worryâweâve got you.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports â Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/â
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You ran the call. You wrote the chart. Now weâre breaking it down. In this episode, weâre reviewing a real call submitted by one of our listenersâwalking through the scenario, offering honest feedback, and talking about what went well (and what couldâve gone differently). Itâs a no-judgment zone, just real talk from medics whoâve been there. Whether youâre new to the field or a seasoned provider, this kind of call dissection is the kind of learning we all wish we had more of.
Big thanks to our submitter for trusting us with their caseâand for helping turn a routine chart into an educational moment for everyone.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports â Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/â
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Would you rather deal with a combative patient in the back of the rig or a partner who wonât stop singing off-key show tunes for 12 hours? In this episode, weâre flipping the script and having a little fun with EMS âWould You Ratherâ questionsâsome clinical, some hilarious, and all painfully relatable. From gear failures to gross-out moments, weâre asking the tough (and ridiculous) questions you didnât know you needed to answer. Play along, laugh with us, and maybe even challenge your crew on the next slow shift.
We want to hear your answers! Take the "Would You Rather" quiz now! â https://lifeandsirens.com/would-you-rather-ems-edition/â
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports â Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/â
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Gunshot wounds aren't rare in EMSâthey're weekend-normal. But your documentation? That needs to be exceptional. In this episode, we break down how to properly assess, treat, and document GSWs in a way that supports both patient care and potential legal proceedings. We walk through real-world narrative examples, highlight common documentation pitfalls, and discuss how your chart can play a role in everything from trauma care to testimony. Whether you're writing for the trauma team or the courtroomâyour words matter.
Episode blog post: â https://lifeandsirens.com/scene-to-subpoena-what-gunshot-wound-documentation-really-means/
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/â
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In this episode, weâre tackling the tricky world of tachycardia with normal blood pressure. Weâve all been there â the monitor shows a heart rate racing into the 150s, but the patient looks fine. Or do they? Weâll break down real-world cases, dive into the most common causes of tachycardia in the field, and share how to tell when itâs time to stay calm versus when itâs time to act. From anxiety and dehydration to hidden arrhythmias, weâre covering it all. Tune in for assessment tips, a few wild stories, and why âstable vitalsâ doesnât always mean a stable patient.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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The Crew will be answering listener questions with zero prep and 100% honesty. From field fails to flight dreams, leadership lessons to life advice, nothingâs off the table. Itâs raw, real, and probably a little chaotic⊠just like a good shift.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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Being the new medic isnât easyâbut it doesnât have to break you. These are the five lessons we carry with us every shift, born from the chaos, challenges, and unexpected wisdom of life on the truck. If youâre new to EMS or mentoring someone who is, this episode might just change the way you show up.
Episode blog post: https://lifeandsirens.com/384-2/
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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Every EMS provider has had that momentâpatient stable, vitals fine, but something just isnât right. This episode dives into the rare, the weird, and the âwhat the hell is this?â moments in prehospital care. From true zebras to obscure conditions, weâll talk through uncommon diagnoses you might actually run into on the job, how to recognize red flags, and what to do when your gut says âthis isnât normal.â Stay curious. Stay ready.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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In this episode, we break down why low-impact trauma in geriatric patients is anything but low risk. From hidden internal bleeding to delayed presentations and undertriage, we talk through the clinical red flags, communication challenges, and field decisions that can make all the difference. This isnât just about traumaâitâs about changing the way we see and serve our most vulnerable patients.
Episode blog post: https://lifeandsirens.com/fragile-fatal/
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports: Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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In this episode, weâre diving into the critical role of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) and blood products in trauma care. From stopping the bleed to saving lives, weâll break down when to use TXA, the latest protocols for blood administration, and real-world insights from the field. Whether youâre making split-second decisions in the back of an ambulance or at the bedside, this is the conversation every provider needs to hear.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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In EMS, your documentation is your defenseâbut are you writing reports that truly protect you and reflect your care? In this episode, we dive deep into the doâs and donâts of EMS documentation, from avoiding common mistakes to writing clear, objective, and legally sound reports. Learn how to document refusals, describe patient behavior without bias, and ensure every PCR tells the full story. Whether youâre a new provider or a seasoned medic, this episode will sharpen your documentation skills and help you avoid the pitfalls that could come back to haunt you.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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From the streets to the skies, Sophieâs journey into helicopter EMS is taking offâliterally. In this episode, she shares what itâs like to transition from ground paramedic to flight medic, tackling the intense training, new challenges, and life-saving decisions at 2,000 feet. Jaime and Aubrey fire off their questions about the realities of HEMS, from patient care to the wildest calls. Buckle up and get ready for some high-flying EMS talk!
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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In this chilling episode of Life and Sirens, we dive into the eerie side of EMS with real-life stories from our listeners that will send shivers down your spine. From calls that defy explanation to moments where the line between life and death felt thinner than ever, these haunting tales remind us that not everything we encounter in the field can be explained. Buckle up, turn the lights down low, and get ready for the haunting stories only first responders can tell.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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Wheezing or crackles? Pink puffer or fluid overload? When COPD and CHF respiratory emergencies look alike, making the right call can mean the difference between life-saving care and the wrong treatment. In this episode, we break down key differences, assessment tips, and transport considerations to help you navigate these high-stakes cases with confidence.
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This Valentineâs Day, itâs all about crew love. EMS isnât just a jobâitâs a bond built on trust, loyalty, and emotional intelligence. Letâs talk about how to strengthen those connections, support each other, and keep the heart of your team beating strong.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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When an interfacility transfer turns into a rescue mission, clear, professional communication with sending and receiving facilities can mean the difference between a smooth transport and a critical failureâlearn how to navigate these high-stakes situations with confidence.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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Ever feel like the universe put your EMS career on repeat? Some calls just seem to follow us, popping up again and again until weâve mastered themâwhether we like it or not. In this episode, we dive into the weird phenomenon of âreoccurring nightmare callsââthose oddly specific emergencies we keep running, making us accidental experts in situations no one else seems to get. From bizarre trauma to medical oddities, weâll share our own tales, unpack the lessons learned, and explore why certain calls seem to haunt us. Are we just that unlucky, or is the EMS universe messing with us?
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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In this episode of Life and Sirens, weâre diving into the journey of sobriety and the pursuit of purpose beyond alcohol in the EMS lifestyle. Many first responders turn to drinking as a coping mechanism for the stresses of the job, but what happens when you choose a different path? Weâll explore the challenges and triumphs of sobriety in an industry where alcohol often feels like a given, and weâll discuss how breaking away from that culture can lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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In this episode, we explore the versatile role of ketamine in emergency medicine. From pain management to sedation, mental health crises to rapid sequence intubation, Seizures, even Asthma, ketamine has become a go-to drug in the EMS toolkit. Join us as we discuss its uses, benefits, and controversies, breaking down why this medication is more than what we once thoughtâitâs a lifesaver.
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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Why does age seem to be a barrier in EMS leadership, education, and decision-making? In this episode, we tackle the frustrating narrative that young people are âtoo inexperiencedâ to have a seat at the tableâdespite saving lives and making critical decisions in the field. Weâll explore how ageism stifles innovation, the untapped potential of young providers, and why leadership isnât about years but about mindset. Whether youâre the âbabyâ of your department or someone questioning the next generation, this episode will challenge you to rethink the role of youth in EMS. Spoiler alert: the future is already here, and itâs ready to lead!
As always, if you have a story to tellâfunny, wild, heartbreaking, or unforgettableâyou can share it through our website. Weâd love to feature it on a future episode.
Radio Reports - Listener Tales: â https://lifeandsirens.com/listenertales/
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