Episodes

Feb. 23, 2024

Controversy in Cardiac Arrest Care w/ Mike Carunchio, The World's Okayest Paramedic

Cody, Josh, and Mustafa from the Alert Medic 1 team sit down with Mike Carunchio, from the World's Okayest Paramedic, to discuss various topics related to the care of the patient suffering from cardiac arrest.
Feb. 16, 2024

Trauma Therapy w/ Dr. Trevor Wilkins, the Angry Viking Therapist

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Trevor Wilkins, also known as the Angry Viking Therapist, to discuss various topics related to mental health and trauma recovery. Topics discussed include his own personal journey, h…
Feb. 9, 2024

EMS Body Cams, De-Escalation Techniques, and Situational Awareness w/ Pragmed USA

The Alert Medic 1 crew sits down with Aaron from Pragmed to discuss various topics, including EMS body cams, de-escalation techniques, and situation awareness for the EMS clinician.
Feb. 2, 2024

Collegiate Paramedic Studies, Instructor Knowledge, and the Paramedic Practitioner w/ David Fifer

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with David Fifer to discuss various topics related to EMS education, instructor development, and the paramedic practitioner.
Jan. 19, 2024

Mindset Traps: Part 1

Cody, Mustafa, and Ken sit down to discuss mindset traps, and how they affect the EMS clinician.
Jan. 12, 2024

Military Medicine & Transitioning to Civilian Medicine w/ Ryan Winniford

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Ryan Winniford to discuss various topics related to military medicine and the transition to civilian medicine.
Jan. 6, 2024

Shock Index #10

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down to discuss various topics related to EMS.
Dec. 22, 2023

Topics in EMS w/ Owen Humphreys, Paramedic

Mustafa, Cody, Ken, and Josh sit down with Owen Humphreys to discuss various topics related to EMS and flight medicine.
Dec. 15, 2023

Esmolol Use in Persistent V-Tach/V-Fib, and other EMS topics w/ Mike Carunchio, Founder & Host:The World's Okayest Medic Podcast

Mustafa & Josh sit down with Mike Carunchio, founder and host of The World's Okayest Medic podcast to discuss the use of esmolol in persistent vfib & vtach cardiac arrests. They then progress to discuss various topics in EMS…
Dec. 8, 2023

Managing Crisis: Leadership Pearls with Amy Mauro, Organizational Change Consultant and Executive Director, DC Fire & EMS Foundation

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Amy Mauro to discuss various topics regarding EMS, leadership, and leveraging crisis. Amy C. Mauro, Esq. is an accomplished attorney and transformative leader who worked on critical poli…
Dec. 1, 2023

Topics in EMS Communications with Lindsey Ewing, FP-C & Cody Winniford, FP-C

Title: "Topics in EMS Communications with Lindsey Ewing, FP-C & Cody Winniford, FP-C" Episode Description: Join us in this episode of the Alert Medic 1 podcast, where hosts Mustafa Sidik, Ken Sanner, and Josh Cooke delve int…
Nov. 17, 2023

Journal Club: Bag-Valve Mask Ventilation and Survival from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Multicenter Study

Episode Title: Article Discussion: Bag-Valve Mask Ventilation and Survival from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Multicenter Study Episode Description: In this episode of Alert Medic 1, Mustafa Sidik and Josh Cooke delve in…
Nov. 10, 2023

Controversy, Consensus, or a Little Bit of Both? With Lindsey Ewing, FP-C, & Ben Lawner, DO

Title: Controversy, Consensus, or a Little Bit of Both? With Lindsey Ewing, FP-C, & Ben Lawner, DO Episode Description: In this episode of Alert Medic 1, we dive deep into some of the strategies that are crucial to prehospit…
Nov. 4, 2023

Topics in EMS with Jonathan Brashears, Paramedic

In this episode, Mustafa, Josh, and Ken sit down with Jonathan Brashears, a paramedic from Tennessee, who gives us a firsthand account of life on the front lines of emergency medical services in the Volunteer State . With ye…
Oct. 28, 2023

From the Shoulders of Giants - EMS History, Victory, and Legacy with John Moon, Paramedic, Freedom House Ambulance

From the Shoulders of Giants- EMS History, Victory, and Legacy with John Moon, Paramedic, Freedom House Ambulance Join Mustafa Sidik, Ken Sanner, and Josh Cooke as they dive deep into the history of EMS with their special gu…
Sept. 29, 2023

The Call That Ends Your Career w/ Charlie Pendorf

On today's episode, the AM1 team sits down with Charlie Pendorff to talk about how we never know when our last shift will happen. Charlie suffered a career-ending injury while on duty and shares what he learned from this une…
Sept. 1, 2023

Shock Index 9: Cognitive Flexibility

Moose and Josh talk with Dr. Andy Yancone on what EMS experience can add to a mid or high-level clinician's education and practice. Dr. Andy Yancone is a family practice physician currently practicing in the urgent care env…
Aug. 25, 2023

The MAP is Crap: Sepsis with Dr. Andy Yancone

The Alert Medic 1 Team sits down with Dr. Andy Yancone to deep dive Sepsis. We cover the physiology of Sepsis and what pre-hospital clinicians can do when encountered with these patients. Dr. Andy Yancone is a family pract…
Aug. 18, 2023

Not So Common Meds In Cardiac Arrest With PM Sam Weinstock

Moose and Josh sit down with Paramedic Sam Weinstock to talk about medications in cardiac arrest that fall a bit farther down the algorithm. They talk about specifically why and when to use them as well as a couple that we d…
Aug. 11, 2023

Rush The Bus - Topics In EMS With Deputy Chief Gregg Brady, FDNY EMS

The Alert Medic 1 Team had a unique opportunity to sit down with FDNY EMS Deputy Chief Gregg Brady. During the episode, they talk about the largest EMS system in the United States, responding to approximately 1.4 million EMS…
July 21, 2023

Topics in EMS w/ Dr. Jeff Nusbaum

The Alert Medic 1 crew sit down with Dr. Jeff Nusbaum to discuss his view on various topics in Emergency Medicine and EMS from the perspective of a Medical Director. Dr. Jeff Nusbaum is an Emergency Medicine Physician who c…
July 14, 2023

Topics in Social Work with Jasmin Cooke, LMSW

The Alert Medic 1 Team is joined by Jasmin Cooke, LMSW to he given insight to the role of social workers in the total care of our patients. If you have ever wondered what happens within the case management realm, here is you…
June 30, 2023

Leadership Lessons: Battalion Chief Tony Scott

The Alert Medic 1 Team sits down with Battalion Chief Tony Scott to talk about numerous leadership topics. Battalion Chief Scott is a command officer in a department in DC Metro area. he has worked in numerous field, suppor…
June 23, 2023

Pediatric EMS Care in Maryland w/ Dr. Jennifer Anders

The AM1 Team has the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Jennifer Anders, the Associate State EMS Medical Director of Pediatrics. We explore protocol changes and ask some questions about pediatrics in EMS.