Life and Sirens Podcast

10/13/2025

NEW EPISODE!! 🚑🚁

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10/13/2025

MONDAY— OCTOBER 13, 2025
Episode 45: “Airway — The First Frontier” PART 1

They taught us how to line up the landmarks and pass a tube, but they didn’t tell us how humbling a bad view can feel at 3 a.m., or how much the little things like positioning, BVM technique, and teamwork really matter.

In this Fireside Chat, we’re getting real about the airway: the basics that make or break you, the tools we love (and the ones that save you when nothing else works), the chaos vs calm of team dynamics, and the critical care lessons that remind us the tube is only the beginning. It’s honest, unfiltered airway talk, with a side of nerdy stats and a round of trivia to close it out.

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10/12/2025

🚨 📻 RADIO REPORTS ARE LIVE! 🚨
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Got a Story Worth Telling? We want to hear your wild, funny, heartbreaking, or downright unbelievable tales from the field! Submit your story below and you might hear it featured on an upcoming episode of Life and Sirens. Let’s share the laughs, lessons, and the real side of EMS — one tale at a ...

10/02/2025

CATCH UP ON SEASON 1 BEFORE OCTOBER!

Season [2] launches October 6, 2025, and we’re bringing more raw conversations, real EMS stories, and unfiltered takes than ever before.

From the frontlines to the flight deck, from the heavy calls to the hilarious ones — we’re talking about it all.

🔥 New topics.
🔥 New guests.
🔥 The same honesty and heart you’ve come to expect.

Mark your calendars. Buckle up. And get ready to ride with us every week.
📅 October 6, 2025 — See you then.

08/09/2025

Just Do the 12-Lead: How Sneaky Cardiac Calls Can Fool You

There’s a moment that lives rent-free in my brain: a patient, mid-60s, pale and diaphoretic, insisting their only complaint is “a little indigestion.” No chest pain, no radiation, nothing textbook. My gut said something was off, so I slapped on a 12-lead.

STEMI. Right there, plain as day.
That moment taught me a lesson I’ll never forget: when in doubt, just do the 12-lead.

Cardiac Doesn’t Always Look Cardiac
We train for the “classic” presentation—substernal chest pain, radiating to the left arm, nausea, diaphoresis. And yes, sometimes it really is that clean.
But often, it isn’t.

Cardiac problems can show up as:
Epigastric discomfort
Fatigue or generalized weakness
Shortness of breath without chest pain
Syncope or near-syncope
Jaw, neck, or back pain
Nausea or unexplained anxiety

And yes – sometimes event just a gut feeling that something isn’t right.

(TO BE CONTINUED— Head to or Website!)

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07/30/2025

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07/13/2025

🎙️ Recording in session!
New Life and Sirens episode loading… Stay tuned for hot takes, hard truths, and everything EMS you didn’t learn in school.
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06/30/2025

Episode 39: RSI vs. DSI - Picking the Right Sequence

We all know rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is a powerful tool—but what happens when your patient isn’t quite ready for that paralytic push? In this episode, we break down the differences between RSI (Rapid Sequence Intubation) and DSI (Delayed Sequence Intubation), why DSI is gaining traction in EMS, and when slowing down might actually save your airway. We’ll talk about patient selection, sedation pearls, oxygenation strategies, and the real-world logistics of pulling off a DSI in the back of a rig. Whether you’re just learning airway management or want to level up your practice, this one’s for anyone who wants to get the tube safely—not just fast.

06/16/2025

Check out Episode 37 for all the good vibes!!

06/16/2025

Tomorrows Episode! 6/16/25

This week, Sophie brings on her very own 911 partner Ashley—an AEMT with sharp instincts, strong soft skills, and a sense of humor that gets them through the longest shifts. Together, they dive into what makes a great EMS team click beyond clinical scope.

From unspoken cues in the heat of a call to how emotional intelligence plays out in tight spaces and high-stress moments, this episode is all about the real-life glue that holds field teams together.

Whether you’re a seasoned provider or new to the truck, this is your invitation to reflect on the human side of EMS—and why your gut might just be your best tool.

🎧 Ride along with Sophie & Ashley as they talk:
• Navigating partnership and team chemistry
• Reading each other without a word
• When “just a feeling” changes the outcome
• Why soft skills matter just as much as clinical skills

06/09/2025

🚨NEW EPISODE 6/9/25 🚨

In this campfire chat edition of Life and Sirens, Sophie takes on the one medication that keeps her pacing (literally): Atropine.

💉 Why does this classic ACLS drug get so much airtime—but fail when it matters most?

🧠 When is it helpful… and when is it just wasting time in a dying heart?

👶 What about in kids?

☠️ And what does atropine have to do with poisons, overdoses, and your least favorite farm calls?

Grab your gear, stoke the fire, and settle in for a bradycardia breakdown.

🎙️ Hosted by Sophie

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