BONUS: Wise Guys from FAST24- Allen Wolfe and Michael Frakes On Where We Were, Where We're Going, and How We Get There.

BONUS: Wise Guys from FAST24- Allen Wolfe and Michael Frakes On Where We Were, Where We're Going, and How We Get There.

Author: Ross Orpet, Paramedic turned EMS Physician March 28, 2025 Duration: 31:26
Get 10% off FAST25 with promo code- loud&clear. In this special episode of Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles, we learn from the wisdom of 2 industry leaders with nearly 70 years worth of combined experience, Allen Wolfe and Michael Frakes. This episode explores the evolution of EMS education, effective training strategies, and the importance of lifelong learning. Whether you're an educator, a learner, or just passionate about EMS, you'll find valuable insights on how to improve your skills and knowledge. Enjoy this bonus episode filled with expert advice, engaging discussions, and practical tips to level up your EMS game!    00:00 Episode Quotes 00:38 Welcome to Loud and Clear EMS 01:19 Upcoming Fast 25 Conference 02:10 Meet the Guests: Allen Wolfe and Michael Frakes 04:20 Allen's Background and Experience 05:41 Changes in Clinical Education 07:51 Future of Education: VR and Edutainment 09:09 Advice for Education Directors 11:34 Field Training Officer Tips 15:08 Choosing the Right Workplace for Critical Care Experience 16:31 Real-Life Trauma Cases and Lessons Learned 19:36 The Importance of Self-Education and Lifelong Learning 21:48 Michael Frakes Introduction- Insights from a Career in Critical Care Transport 22:44 Advancements and Challenges in Medical Education 27:59 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Resources The Resus Tailor - https://www.theresustailor.com/ Get 10% off FAST25 with promo code- loud&clear Survey- Help us learn what content you want Gear We Like Good Stethoscope - https://amzn.to/3YJJrf2 Good Shears - https://amzn.to/40FROuF or https://amzn.to/3ChZ4Tn  Notepad for taking notes on calls - https://amzn.to/3Z1X21J Sunglasses - https://frontline-optics.com/discount/EMSCAST15 Books we recommend -  The Dichotomy of Leadership - https://amzn.to/4fiCAjN Extreme Ownership - https://amzn.to/3O1FWfa  Managing the Unexpected: Sustained Performance in a Complex World -        https://amzn.to/3V7BwYf Thinking Fast and Slow - https://amzn.to/4fiJG85 A Thousand Naked Strangers: A Paramedic's Wild Ride to the Edge and Back -  https://amzn.to/3YJJrf2 Guest/Cast/Crew information-Guest- Allen Wolfe, Michael FrakesHost- Ross Orpet, Will Berry Catch up with us after the show Instagram- @emsloudandclear YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@EMSLoudandClear Website- www.emspodcast.com Want to stay ahead of the top 1% in EMS and build real confidence in the field?👉 Book a call to get personalized guidance, improve decision-making under pressure, and grow your skills as a paramedic: emspodcast.com/free-coaching-call📰 Join our weekly newsletter for exclusive EMS insights, leadership strategies, real-life scenarios, and tools designed to help you stay sharp, confident, and ahead of the curve: https://loudandclear.kit.com/d45b012fae   American Burn Association / ABLS: Enter the ABLS giveaway by June 30, 2026; the winner will be selected July 1, 2026. Loud & Clear listeners also get 10% off ABLS Now through August 31, 2026. Details: https://bit.ly/aba-loud-clear

Stepping out of the classroom and into the rig is where the real learning begins, but that transition often leaves even seasoned providers with a lingering doubt. Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles addresses that gap directly, moving past the basic protocols to explore the foundational reasoning that makes for excellent prehospital care. Hosted by Ross Orpet, a paramedic who now practices as an EMS physician, this podcast digs into the "why" behind the algorithms. It’s built on the understanding that no textbook can possibly cover every unique scenario you’ll encounter on the road. Instead of just listing steps, each episode examines the core principles that guide critical decisions when the situation doesn't fit a neat checklist. You’ll hear discussions that bridge the gap between field experience and medical rationale, focusing on the adaptive thinking required for complex emergencies. This is advanced continuing education designed for paramedics, EMTs, and all prehospital providers who feel that standard training was just the beginning. The conversations in this series aim to solidify your clinical judgment, helping you build confidence through comprehension. By tuning in, you gain access to a deeper level of professional development, where the objective is to think clearer and act more decisively, no matter how many days you have on the job. This podcast serves as a vital resource for those committed to mastering their craft beyond the basics.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs & Prehospital Care Providers
Podcast Episodes
The First 60 Seconds After ROSC: How To Prevent Re-Arrest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:52
The First 60 Seconds After ROSC: How To Prevent Re-Arrest How do you improve your resuscitation systems beyond the ACLS algorithm? Will talks with Ian Blanchard, Senior Scientist for Alberta’s provincial EMS system about…
Post-ROSC Care and Pacing: Prove the Perfusion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:06
Getting a pulse back feels like a win. Seeing pacer spikes and something that resembles a pulse feels reassuring. But in both situations, the monitor can make you feel better before the patient actually is.Geoff Murphy o…
Burn Care in EMS: What Actually Matters in the First 15 Minutes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:04
Burn patients can create a disproportionate amount of anxiety. The calls are uncommon, the injuries can be visually overwhelming, and it is easy to get distracted by the burn itself.Ross and Will talk with Mark Johnston,…
Heat Stroke: Recognition, Cooling, and Transport Decisions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:32
What differentiates heat stroke from heat exhaustion? Once central nervous system dysfunction appears, every minute spent at an elevated core temperature increases the risk of permanent neurologic injury or death.Ross an…
The Three Building Blocks of Trust in EMS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:37
Trust is the architecture behind every patient interaction you run. Dr. Cory Scheer, author of Closing the Trust Gap, has identified three evidence-based building blocks of trust: competency, problem-solving, and care fo…
The Skill Is Not The Hard Part [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:33
The hardest part of a bad call is rarely the algorithm. In two different interviews I explore some human traps of running an EMS call. I talk with Danny and Rance from DNR Prehospital Education about a choking arrest, a…