Explore every episode of the podcast Through the Lens of - The EMS Wizard Podcast
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| 2-17: Through the Lens of AI or Not | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:31:12 | |
In this episode we explore the timely and sometimes controversial question: does AI have a place in EMS narrative writing? As tools like ChatGPT become more accessible to EMS professionals, we examine how artificial intelligence could improve efficiency and reduce documentation fatigue, while also discussing the risks of inaccuracy, legal implications, and ethical concerns. We break down the pros and cons, emphasizing that AI is a tool, not a replacement, and that medics must remain the authors and stewards of their patient care records. Tune in for practical guidance, real-world insight, and a thoughtful conversation about how technology may shape the future of EMS documentation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-16: Through the Lens of EMS Week | 20 May 2025 | 00:37:33 | |
In this special EMS Week 2025 episode, hosts John, Terry, and Kathia come together to celebrate the individuals, teams, and institutions that define the heart of emergency medical services. The conversation begins with a look back at the origins of EMS Week, first recognized in 1974 under President Gerald Ford, and how it has grown into a national moment of reflection, gratitude, and recognition. This year’s theme, “We Care. For Everyone.” sets the tone as the hosts explore the evolution of the profession and the path forward for EMS leaders, providers, and educators alike. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-15: Through the Lens of the Surry Southern | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:36:02 | |
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. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-14: Through the Lens of Another Bill? | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:35:08 | |
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. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-13: Through the Lens of a Bill | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:47:27 | |
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. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-12: Through the Lens of an ESO rderly | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:43:46 | |
In this episode of the EMS Wizard Podcast, we chat with Dr. Brent Myers, Chief Medical Officer of ESO, to explore his incredible journey from working as an orderly to becoming a national leader in EMS and data-driven healthcare. Dr. Myers shares insights from his career, including his experiences in high-performance EMS systems, the evolution of data analytics in emergency medicine, and what it takes to be a forward-thinking EMS leader. With a passion for improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of EMS, Dr. Myers provides valuable lessons on leadership, innovation, and the power of data to transform emergency care. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-11: Through the Lens of Not Just Logistics | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:37:02 | |
In this episode, John & Terence sit down with Adam Godwin, Assistant Chief of Johnston County EMS, to explore the vital role of logistics in emergency medical services. Adam shares his journey in EMS and how he became involved in logistics, shedding light on how efficient management of supplies, fleet, and staffing can enhance patient care and response times. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-10: Through the Lens of Leadership Styles | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:33:23 | |
In this episode, we explore various leadership styles and their impact in the EMS field. Understanding leadership approaches such as autocratic, democratic, transformational, situational, and servant leadership is crucial for improving team dynamics, morale, and operational success. We discuss how autocratic leadership suits crisis management, while democratic leadership fosters collaboration and trust. Transformational leadership inspires teams to exceed expectations, situational leadership emphasizes adaptability, and servant leadership focuses on putting the team’s needs first. Practical tips include self-assessment to identify your default style, developing flexibility, and improving communication. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-09: Through the Lens of Christmas Ghosts | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:56:27 | |
In this festive episode, we embrace the spirit of the season with a reflective journey through the "EMS Ghosts of the Past, Present, and Future." Drawing inspiration from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, we explore the evolution of EMS, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of its early days, the advancements and hurdles of today, and the exciting yet uncertain possibilities of tomorrow. Listeners are treated to nostalgic stories about old-school experiences, insights into current innovations and cultures, and hopeful visions for the future of EMS. With heartwarming listener contributions, inspiring shoutouts to progressive programs, and a heartfelt call to embrace gratitude and resilience, this holiday special serves as both a celebration of EMS professionals and a thoughtful reflection on their critical role in healthcare. Filled with warmth, wisdom, and holiday cheer, it’s a must-listen for anyone passionate about EMS and its impact on the world. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-08: Through the Lens of Employee Engagement | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:33:19 | |
Are you ready to party? Would you invite management? Should you? Either way, we coming! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-07: Through the Lens of Difficult Conversations | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:28:37 | |
Join the team as they evaluate conversations that can be difficult. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-06: Through the Lens of EMS-n-Politics | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:44:17 | |
Would EMS personnel make good politicians? Why do they quit EMS? Are the 2 questions related? After suffering a massive defeat in the election, we examine those questions in this episode. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-05: Through the Lens of The Terry Missing John Show | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:33:02 | |
In the return from the end of summer hiatus, John is not the only thing missing. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-04: Through the Lens of Bringing You What You Need | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:40:46 | |
In this episode the crew welcomes Blair Tyndall from VFIS to talk about... Insurance? But, why? You'll see. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-03: Through the Lens of Hinshaw Spontaneity | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:36:12 | |
Spontaneity: the condition of being spontaneous; spontaneous behavior or action. We get all that from a guest that can only be Jeffrey W. Hinshaw, PA-C.
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| 2-02: Through the Lens of YOUR 2024 Champions! | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:25:43 | |
Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages: The EMS Wizard Podcast proudly brings to you it's 2024 Tag Team Champions of the Wooooooooooooooooorld! You know the rest. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 2-01: Through the Lens of Professional Profanity? | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:32:25 | |
Is EMS vulgar? Is profanity a part of the EMS culture? Does that change in management? Is it necessary? Maybe these get answered. Maybe we make it #!@* worse. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-46: Through the Lens of the Pender Combo | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:39:50 | |
Pender County may not have best friends or sharks, but they do have Chief David Dudding and a flourishing fleet of fire-based EMS. We dive into the pearls of wisdom in leading EMS inside that model in this episode. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-45: Through the Lens of When You Need Advice, Go to Hehl | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:40:58 | |
Is it a community college or an EMS agency? Join the band while we talk with Brian Hehl with Bladen Community College as he explains why the answer to that is, yes. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-44: Through the Lens of Dare to be Bold | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:41:38 | |
There may not be sharks at the OBX in Dare County. However, there is an EMS Chief and her name is Jennie Collins and she joins the crew in this episode to talk about everything... except sharks. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-43: Through the Lens of Dr. Bad Boys | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:36:10 | |
Bad boys, bad boys. Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? In this episode we hear from Dr. Mike Lowry about surfing? Well, not exactly, but do we get his insight from the Medical Director perspective. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-42: Through the Lens of Service | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:31:37 | |
Customer Service and Communication are related. In this episode we discuss how they coincide with EMS leadership. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-41: Through the Lens of OSHA What? | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:28:45 | |
Is this teaser coming soon to a theatre near you? In this episode we discuss the upcoming potential impact of the OSHA changes. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-40: Through the Lens of a Letter From the Gaston Chief - Part 2 | 20 May 2024 | 00:24:00 | |
32 years is a long time to be Chief. How does one maintain the passion and drive? The team chases down that answer and more with the Gaston EMS Chief, Mark Lamphiear in this follow up to part 1. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-39: Through the Lens of a Letter From the Gaston Chief - Part 1 | 08 May 2024 | 00:44:33 | |
32 years is a long time to be Chief. How does one maintain the passion and drive. The team chases down that answer and more with the Gaston EMS Chief, Mark Lamphiear in this first of two special edition episodes. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-38: Through the Lens of Lawson's Creek | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:37:24 | |
Join us as we speak with the newest Wizard, Brad Lawson, as we discuss everything EMS under the sun, moon, and stars focusing on education, change, and tactics - but not creeks. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-37: Through the Lens of Landsharks | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:37:42 | |
Landsharks aren't real. But the Chief of Rowan County Emergency Services is. In this episode we welcome Bryan Edwards as we explore and navigate the waters of EMS on land. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-36: Through the Lens of E-I-E-I-O | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:33:37 | |
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. Nope. Just a farmer that moonlights as the Assistant Chief of the North Carolina Office of EMS (or something like that). Chief Chuck Lewis joins the group to give insight to the status of EMS post-COVID. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-35: Through the Lens of Greene Grass | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:32:45 | |
In this episode we meet with the Greene County EMS Manager, John Skinner, and discuss the various fertilizer that makes a system greener. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-34: Through the Lens of Chasing Rabbits | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:33:51 | |
In this episodes we have a discussion about the impact of staffing shortages and the various causes. Of course, we start to chase other rabbits down the hole. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-33: Through the Lens of The Gates of Winn... Ing | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:46:41 | |
In this episode, we meet with Billy Winn to talk about the impact of mentors along his journey as well as the importance of preparation through planning and exercises. Billy is the Principal Operator of NEX Disaster Services (https://www.nexdisaster.com/) and can be reached at bwinn@nexdisaster.com. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-32: Through the Lens of Command Presence within the Death Star | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:32:53 | |
In this episode, we discuss the importance and impact of preserving, developing, and the impact of command presence within the EMS mindset. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-31: Through the Lens of Lights, Camera, Action! | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:39:58 | |
In this episode, in a turn from the norm, we discuss the impact of various movies within the group and how that sets everyone up for their own personal lens. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-30 Through the Lens of Stanly but Not the Cup | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:41:06 | |
In this episode, we welcome Dale Chandler, EMS Chief of Stanly County EMS. We discuss the preparation in today's management industry as well as their unique community paramedic program, sponsoring academies, and Frazier ambulances. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-29: Through the Lens of Fitness... Really. | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:39:00 | |
In this episode, the guys welcome to the show Alan and Caleb from Sea Coast CrossFit in Wilmington to explore the harsh realities of fitness in the EMS industry and how hard or easy it is to work out a plan and routine. You can check out their podcast at https://seacoastsharktalks.buzzsprout.com and follow them on their social media platforms at https://www.instagram.com/seacoastcrossfit and https://www.facebook.com/seacoastcrossfit. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-28: Through the Lens of Interview Prep | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:40:04 | |
In this episode, the guys talk about tips and advice for prepping for an interview process. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-27: Through the Lens of Ladies & Gents of Customer Service | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:41:12 | |
In the first episode of the New Year, we talk with Kathia Gent with Township Seven EMS in Craven County and discuss the importance and overall impacts of customer service within EMS. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-26: Through the Lens of How it is Justin Cabarrus | 25 Dec 2023 | 00:32:54 | |
In this holiday episode, we talk with Justin Brines with Cabarrus County EMS and discuss what it's like to work your way through the chain in one organization. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-25: Through the Lens of Straight From the Hood... James Hood | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:31:03 | |
In this episode, we talk with James Hood with the North Carolina Office of EMS and the significant impact data has in the modern EMS system. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-24: Through the Lens of Where There's a Wilkes, There's a Way | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:30:26 | |
In this episode, we host Jason Reavis with Wilkes County EMS to discuss the successes of EMS in Wilkes County and his journey along that route. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-23: Through the Lens of Come to Find Out in Sampson | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:39:42 | |
In this episode, we welcome Angela Magill with Sampson Community College to talk about the challenges of the education industry and how her team are overcoming those obstacles. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-22: Through the Lens of Forsyth and For All | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:34:03 | |
In this episode, we explore the exploits of the Forsyth County Emergency Services Chief, Joey Hundley as he provides a unique insight to the ghosts of the past, present, and future of the EMS industry. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-21: Through the Lens of the Burke County Variety | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:36:06 | |
In this episode, we welcome the Nicole Hudson from Burke County EMS to discuss the wide variety of programs and challenges within the Burke County EMS system and how that makes them unique. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-20: Through the Lens of That Guy from the Hangover Movie | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:32:00 | |
In this episode, we welcome the REAL Bradley Cooper from Randolph County EMS to discuss progression and involvement in EMS on top of what it's like working as an EMS Officer. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-19: Through the Lens of a Miller High Life | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:36:11 | |
In this episode, we welcome the Wake Tech EMS Program Director, Kim Miller to discuss her journey, experience, and tips to navigating a successful EMS lifestyle in the capitol county. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-18: Through the Lens of Trick or Treat | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:33:28 | |
In this episode, we discuss the various tricks and treats prevalent in the EMS industry and how they are applied in a dark (k)night. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-17: Through the Lens of Partners | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:32:47 | |
In this episode, we discuss the impacts and importance of partners in EMS. However, one key partner is missing in delivering insight. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-16: Through the Lens of The Girl from North State | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:31:58 | |
In this episode, we are joined by the CEO of North State Medical Transport, Carlie Dodson. She delivers insight to the current EMS industry from a unique perspective. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-15: Through the Lens of a Coach | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:30:30 | |
In this special edition episode, we are recorded live from the EMS at the OBX event at Jennette's Pier in Nags Head. We are joined by Steven Gupton to discuss the importance of filling one of the identified gaps in EMS education, an EMS coach. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||
| 1-14: Through the Lens of Academy Style EMS Programs | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:35:52 | |
In this episode, we discuss the growing interest and development of Academy-style EMS programs and the impact on EMS systems. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook. | |||