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Quick Clip: ‘Toughen up‘ is wrong message for female EMTs May 21, 2015

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Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss inappropriate comments made on Facebook in response to a female EMT who hasn't returned to work after being called the "community bicycle" over an open mic by a male lieutenant set to retire.

Inside EMS Podcast: Debating cameras in ambulances May 15, 2015

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Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson revisit their thoughts on cameras in ambulances, and review driver safety after a video of a Hungarian ambulance weaving through traffic.

Inside EMS Podcast: How the EMS Compass Initiative will create industry standards May 07, 2015

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Learn how this national project launched in October 2014 will improve systems of care through the development of system outcomes, benchmarks, and processes. Now through May 31 is your changes to submit feedback and influence your career field.

Quick Clip: Comparing EMS models in the U.S. May 07, 2015

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What was the process for building outcomes for all the different EMS models in the U.S.? Listen to this clip of Nick Nudell explaining how performance measures are structured.

Quick Clip: Should response times matter? May 07, 2015

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Do response times make a quality difference for patient care? Listen to this four minute clip and give us your opinion.

Inside EMS Podcast: Texas EMS fights to practice in the ER May 01, 2015

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In this weeks episode of Inside EMS Chris and Kelly discuss the Texas ENA's opposition to a house and senate bill looking to increase the scope of paramedics by allowing them to practice their clinical skills in the ER under the direct supervision of a physician. They are joined by guest Matthew Witt, for a discussion that covers what Texas EMS is doing to address this opposition.

Quick Clip: Where were you during the Oklahoma City bombing? Apr 24, 2015

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Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson recall what they were doing when they heard about the incident 20 years ago, and how it relates to terrorism today.

Inside EMS Podcast: Could Uber really provide medical care? Apr 24, 2015

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Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss whether EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Greg Friese's suggestions about Uber providing community health services are actually feasible.

Inside EMS Podcast: Do EMS volunteers have too many educational restraints? Apr 16, 2015

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The discussion focuses on whether EMS volunteers need the same training as EMTs, and if it makes sense to a separate certification for volunteers.

Quick Clip: Does EMS need a volunteer certification? Apr 16, 2015

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Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss ways to recruit volunteer EMS providers.