Magical Destinations By Steve Podcast

Voices of EMS #9. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Jon Politis. Jon provides 2 stories that provide valuable lessons and advice. With over 50 years of public safety service as a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, chief, leader, and educator, take a few minutes and listen to Jon's stories. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story.

Voices of EMS #8. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with EMS legends AJ Heightman and Walt Stoy. Both have long roots and history in the world of EMS. It is another episode that you don't want to miss. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story.

Voices of EMS #7. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Kris Kaull and Jonathon Feit. Both are leaders and innovators in EMS and technology. Listen as they provide sound advice in their stories. Kris mentions his TED Talk you may want to listen to (https://youtu.be/PnXpj2hsyaE). VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story.

Voices of EMS #6. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with the City of Pittsburgh edition. Doug Garretson and Mike Yee, both had an impact on my journey. This is Doug's first appearance but he tells an emotional story that you need to hear. Mike again provides wisdom and knowledge. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story.

Voices of EMS #5. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with two extraordinary medics and their stories. Eric Chase and Mike Taigman tell stories of compassion and about patients that have impacted both seasoned medics. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story.

Voices of EMS #4 The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with two legends in EMS. Marvin Wayne and Peter Antevy join me to tell one more story, which I know you will enjoy. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story.

Voices of EMS #3. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Cary Area EMS Part 2. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story. I spent 19 years as the Chief of Cary Area EMS. I was lucky to reconnect with 5 family members for VOEMS, and here are 2 stories from Christian Heinrich, and Mike Prevatte.

Voices of EMS #2. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Cary Area EMS Part 1. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story. I spent 19 years as the Chief of Cary Area EMS, and we experienced lots of changes. One thing that did not change, as you will hear, is that we are family. I was lucky to reconnect with 5 family members for VOEMS, and here are 3 stories from Justine Hollingsdhead, Christian Bennett, and Bradley Wilson.

Voices of EMS #1: Welcome to the limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS). VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story. Some of the segments will have one or two guests telling their stories. VOEMS will air stories regularly until the end of March, as Medic2Medic will end. The final podcast guest will be me, with guest host Eric Chase. Daniel Mills and Ginger Locke join me for the first episode. I hope you enjoy this limited series.

Episode 269 is Michael Sugrue. Michael is the author of RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, Ph.D., they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing. Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, and training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael talks in detail about the 2012 officer involved shooting that caused him PTSI and how this incident impacted his life.

Episode 268 is Valerie Bestland. Valerie is a critical care flight medic and is the founder and CEO of “All EMS Women." Valerie uses her expertise and decades of EMS experience to mentor other women in the EMS industry as a blogger and podcaster, she started her EMS career in 1995 as a volunteer EMT and transitioned to paramedic in 1998. We talk about how she got started in EMS and her passion for the profession. Valerie talks about why she created "All EMS Women" and what the organization is all about. We briefly touch on the Vikings and Steelers.

Episode 267 is Kelsay Irby. Kelsay is a nurse who did something ER nurses thought about doing but never acted on. Kelsay called for an EMS response to help out in the Emergency Room. At that time, the ER was in chaos. Kelsay grew up in Alaska working on a fishing boat in the Bering Sea, as well as many other jobs before starting her nursing career. We talk about Alaska, her career, how the decision was made to call EMS, how EMS assisted, the notoriety, and what the hospital did after the phone call. Kelsay lives in Port Orchard and shares her home with my boyfriend Daniel, 7 cats, a very spoiled dog, a bunch of chickens and ducks, a rabbit, and an opossum. Episode 267 is Kelsay Irby. Kelsay is a nurse who did something ER nurses thought about doing but never acted on. Kelsay called for an EMS response to help out in the Emergency Room. At that time, the ER was in chaos. I came to be a Kelsay grew up in Alaska worked on a fishing boat in the Bering Sea, as well as many other jobs before starting her nursing career. We talk about Alaska, her career, how the decision was made to call EMS, how EMS assisted, the notoriety, and what the hospital did after the phone call. Kelsay lives in Port Orchard and shares her home with my boyfriend Daniel, 7 cats, a very spoiled dog, a bunch of chickens and ducks, a rabbit, and an opossum. 

Episode 266 is Dekek Hanley. Derek is a long-time paramedic and disabled veteran combat medic, author, and published photographer. His new forthcoming book, Photos from the Front Line: A Year on the Streets of Alameda County lands on December 1, 2022. We talk about his US Air Force career, EMS, his disability, and his interest in photography. We learn how the book came about and his experience riding for a year. Derek’s photos have also been heavily published in EMS World Magazine.Links for the bookDOHP.net/books and Instagram:@thatsdohp

Episode 265 is Michael Levy. Michael is the Medical Director for a few fire departments in Anchorage, Alaska, including the Anchorage Fire Department. Michael has served in Alaska for over 30 years, and if you recall the show Northern Exposure, he has a similar path to Alaska that you will hear. Michael talks about his career, passion for EMS, and a few Dr. Marvin Wayne stories that are fun to hear (Dr. Wayne is my Medical Director). We talk about EMS in Alaska, how he became the medical director, and why the topic of resuscitation is a major part of his DNA. 

Episode 264 is about the company safeBVM. Co-Founders Haris Shekhani and Prathamesh Prabhudesai and Chief Revenue Officer Holly Stewart join me to discuss their company and their new airway product Sotair. Sotair is a flow limiting valve that limits the inspiratory flow. Drs. Shekhani and Prabhudesial, after finishing medical school, met at Georgia Tech. Both have a great interest in knowledge in biomedical engineering. A Master's project led them to create the airway device, and safeBVM was founded. Holly brings her 30-plus years as a Respiratory Therapist and medical device expertise to the team. We talk about their starts in the medical field, the creation process of safeBVM, and Sotair. To learn more about the device, reach out to the team at info@savebvm.com.