DUSTOFF Medic Podcast

11/25/2023

I spoke with Aaron and Jason from Pragmatic Paramedics about the role of education in the professionalization of EMS. This comes on the heels of the proposal of the addition of a clinical master's degree for paramedic practitioners to the current levels of EMS providers.

The key points I wanted to communicate are:
- College isn't a requirement to be good at what you do.
- Some kind of formal education is required to access some of the structural benefits of the healthcare system, including reimbursement for care and access to opportunities.
- College provides an economy of scale when it comes to formal education.
- The availability of a structured pathway for providers will not diminish the capabilities of current providers, but will provide more legitimacy to the profession.

Links:

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H/t David Fifer

In this episode of PragChat, Aaron and Jason talk with Max Dodge about paramedic education. We discuss the reasons why we should have different levels of degrees and the reasons why they are important. We also discuss why EMS should be professionalized and how that process looks. We had a great chat...

03/30/2023

Two HH-60 MEDEVAC helicopters with 9 Soldiers from 101st CAB "Eagle DUSTOFF" crashed last night in Kentucky. One of the most terrible losses for DUSTOFF in peacetime. Our hearts are broken for the families of these warriors.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/army-helicopters-crash-kentucky-deaths-black-hawks/

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/30/us/kentucky-helicopter-crash/index.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/two-blackhawk-helicopters-crash-kentucky-army-base-says-rcna77350

The HH60 Black Hawk choppers went down during a routine training mission in Trigg County in southwest Kentucky, Fort Campbell said.

01/30/2023

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11/08/2022

🌵New Episode!🚁
In this episode, Trooper Mike Allen joins us to discuss the Arizona State Police's Aviation Unit.
is a flight paramedic who came to AZDPS from the fire service. Mike discusses the history of the program, the criteria for flight medic selection, the types of missions they respond to, the types of continuing education they run, and some pearls of wisdom for medics looking to use their skills in the civilian sector.
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10/25/2022

🇨🇦New Episode!🧔🏻‍♂️
Canadian Army Master Corporal Justin Weiler joins Max and Trevor to talk about his new country's rotary-wing medical program. Canada is one of our closest allies, but they have taken a different approach to clearing the battlefield. Listen up for interesting differences in how they equip and crew their aircraft.
You can learn more about CMERTs capabilities by visiting the links in our show notes, and we've got the CMERT training team's email address there as well.
Have a listen and let us know what you think!
📸: Corporal François Charest, 430 Tac Hel Sqn

10/10/2022

New Episode.
Seain, Keegan, and Joe were the last three DUSTOFF medics in Afghanistan during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. In this episode, they describe their experience during the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport's Abbey Gate.
📸: DVIDS/Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

09/21/2022

New Episode.
Seain, Keegan, and Joe were the last three DUSTOFF medics in Afghanistan during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. In this episode, they describe their experiences in the days and weeks leading up to the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport's Abbey Gate.
ProPublica is a non-profit news site that published a comprehensive account of the Abbey Gate attack earlier this year, and the U.S. Central Command conducted an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the attack; links to both are in the show notes
📸: DVIDS/Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla

09/08/2022

✈️ New Episode!⚕️
Max sits down with US Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Policastro, MD for a capabilities briefing on the Air Force's Critical Care Air Transport Team program. CCATT is a team of highly skilled clinicians who provide enroute treatment to our sickest patients, and Dr. Policastro goes in depth into not only CCATTs medical skills, but also their selection process, training, and team dynamics.
Have a listen, share the podcast with colleagues who might enjoy it, and let us know what you think!
📸: DVIDS/Keith Lewis

08/22/2022

☣️New Episode!🧪
COL (ret.) Jonathan Newmark, MD finishes up a fascinating conversation with Max on nerve agents. Dr. Newmark is a true expert in this subject and his depth of knowledge makes this episode a must-hear.
Have a listen, and let us know what you think!
📸: DVIDS/Capt. Stephen James

08/02/2022

🧪New Episode!☣️
COL (ret.) Jonathan Newmark, MD sits down with Max for an in-depth discussion of nerve agents. Dr. Newmark dedicated much of his career to researching the treatment of chemical and biological casualties, giving him an extraordinary depth of knowledge on this topic. Dr. Newmark retired from the military in 2013, but continues to serve as a professor of neurology at
This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the nation’s leading authorities on the medical response to chemical and biological warfare, and despite his extensive, high-level knowledge, Dr. Newmark tailors his comments very effectively to the role of the paramedic in these events.
Have a listen, and let us know what you think!
📸: DVIDS/SGT Gregory Summers

07/05/2022

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New episode.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Celiz was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic acts during an engagement with the enemy in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, on July 12, 2018. SFC Celiz saved the life of a wounded soldier from a partner force, and later used his body as a shield to cover the DUSTOFF aircraft that arrived to retrieve the wounded. SFC Celiz was mortally wounded during the engagement.
In this episode, we finish our conversation with the lead flight medic and pilot in command of the aircraft present that day.
SFC Celiz is an American hero, and his actions saved many lives. The DUSTOFF crew had a unique perspective, and by hearing from them we can both gain first-hand insight into SFC Celiz's bravery, and honor his memory.

06/20/2022

New episode.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Celiz was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic acts during an engagement with the enemy in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, on July 12, 2018. SFC Celiz saved the life of a wounded soldier from a partner force, and later used his body as a shield to cover the DUSTOFF aircraft that arrived to retrieve the wounded. SFC Celiz was mortally wounded during the engagement.
In this episode, we talk with the lead flight medic and pilot in command of the aircraft present that day.
SFC Celiz is an American hero, and his actions saved many lives. The DUSTOFF crew had a unique perspective, and by hearing from them we can both gain first-hand insight into SFC Celiz's bravery, and honor his memory.