Category Archives for "Response"
November 27, 2019
- in Emotional , Response , WYE Podcast
He’s Dead Jim – Dealing with the Deceased
In Paramedic School, EMS and Fire expert Justin Schorr learned all manner of keeping people alive but very little about how to deal with the deceased. In the three disciplines we encounter deceased persons more often than we’d like and making a death notification is not a benign procedure. What we say and how we […]
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October 2, 2019
- in Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
From California Paramedic to Texas Cop – Sean Eddy’s Life in both Disciplines
Old pal Sean Eddy from SeanEddyMusic (Paramedic, SWAT Medic, LEO, Weatherford College EMS Instructor and player of one mean guitar) is in studio to talk about his transition from California EMS to Texas and how he became a Law Enforcement Officer. Here at What’s Your Emergency Radio we are always looking for stories about folks […]
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September 18, 2019
- in Physical , Response , WYE Podcast
What Andrew Luck’s retirement means to disillusioned first responders
Yes, Justin is sportsing. Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck suddenly retired right before the start of the season to the surprise of his fans, teammates and coaches. His reasons for leaving mainly focus on the physical dangers of modern American Football (Luck has had season ending shoulder and internal injuries in addition to multiple concussions). […]
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August 7, 2019
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Sign Language for First Responders with Louise Sattler
Firefighters, Police Officers and Paramedics come in contact with a number of people who speak different languages but few of them are aware of basic signs used by the deaf and hard of hearing community. Now, some autistic folks use American Sign Language (ASL) to better communicate with their community. First Responders need to know […]
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July 24, 2019
- in Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
Active Shooter Rescue Task Force with Thomas Beers
Columbine High School changed everything and Thomas Beers is on the front lines of that change. As the EMS Manager for Cleveland Clinic Health he not only teaches Tactical EMS response but has had his hands in shaping the curriculum most departments rely on when they hear “active shooter.” So why did HM pick a […]
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July 3, 2019
- in Education , Emotional , Physical , Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
Randy Sutton and how to help the Wounded Blue
Retired Police Lieutenant Randy Sutton suffered a stroke while on duty. His department not only turned their backs, but told him it was “just business.” No first responder should be left on their own after a line of duty injury or death and Randy Sutton is doing something about it. Do new Officers, Firefighters and […]
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June 19, 2019
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Being a Paramedic In Israel with Aryeh Myers
Working in EMS, Fire and Police is stressful enough, but how do you treat patients when there are literally rockets being fired at you? WYE sits down with Israeli Paramedic Aryeh Myers to discuss what it is like to provide patient care in, as he calls it, “An on again off again war zone.” He […]
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May 22, 2019
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Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne, and the Policing Matters Podcast
Policing Matters Podcast host Doug Wyllie stops by the MCPD Studios for a chat about his role as former Editor of PoliceOne.com with no cop experience and how smart departments shape the media narrative. The guys crowded around one microphone while Doug spread out and really explored the space. We haven’t budgeted your donations from […]
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May 15, 2019
- in ASK WYE , Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
Ask WYE – Issue 20 – IFAK Individual First Aid Kit
Law Enforcement and EMS are sometimes required to carry specific equipment if they themselves are injured in the line of duty, especially in an active shooter scenario. This week WYE asks Motorcop what he carries in his IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) and the answer may surprise you! This week we learn: What 4 things […]
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April 17, 2019
- in ASK WYE , Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
Ask WYE – Issue 18 – Advice 15+ Years in the Making
We asked those of you on the job for 15 years or more to send us what advice you would give the rookie you. Today we crack open the mailbox and give you advice from two of your fellow listeners that we think fit nicely together. The first two we’ll feature are from Rod and […]
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