Through the Lens of - The EMS Wizard Podcast

By: Mark Casey Kathia Gent Walter Meads Terence Sheehy John C. Wilson
  • Summary

  • 🎙️ Join us as we dive deep into the captivating world of emergency medical services, shining a spotlight on leadership, experiences, and insights of the EMS Officers who navigate the front lines of healthcare.

    ✨ Each episode will take you on an immersive adventure through the lens of EMS professionals, offering a fresh perspective on their remarkable work.

    🎧 Our goal is to share their powerful narratives, highlighting the challenges they face, the lives they touch, and the resilience that drives them forward.

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Episodes
  • 2-15: Through the Lens of the Surry Southern
    Apr 29 2025

    The guests have infiltrated the show and brought an innocent bystander in the form of Surry County EMS Director, Eric Southern. The discussion will take you through growing pains of a rural EMS system and into the modern identity of the profession as well strategies of the ongoing burnout problem.

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    36 mins
  • 2-14: Through the Lens of Another Bill?
    Apr 21 2025

    John and Terence delve into North Carolina House Bill 975, which proposes allowing EMS personnel to carry pepper spray while on duty, either openly or concealed. The bill aims to prevent the North Carolina Medical Care Commission and the Office of EMS from enforcing rules that prohibit EMS workers from carrying pepper spray as permitted under existing state law.

    John and Terence discuss the potential implications of this legislation, including how it might affect EMS protocols, training requirements, and interactions with patients and law enforcement. They also consider the balance between ensuring EMS personnel's safety and maintaining the trust and comfort of the communities they serve. With their combined expertise in EMS education and administration, they provide a nuanced analysis of how HB 975 could reshape safety measures and operational policies within North Carolina's EMS systems.

    Tune in for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of EMS safety and the potential impacts of this proposed legislation.

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    35 mins
  • 2-13: Through the Lens of a Bill
    Apr 17 2025

    In this episode, John and Terry explore the implications of North Carolina House Bill 675, which proposes requiring National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) certification for initial EMS credentialing in the state. They break down the bill’s intent, discuss how it could impact EMS education programs, and examine potential challenges for agencies and training institutions. The conversation covers how becoming a “National Registry state” might affect recruitment, especially in rural areas, and the balance between national standardization and local flexibility. John and Terry also address the possible operational hurdles, such as testing access, credentialing delays, and administrative strain. With their combined experience in EMS education and leadership, they offer insight into what the future could look like for EMS in North Carolina. Tune in for a thoughtful look at the crossroads of policy, practice, and patient care.

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    47 mins
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