Best MedFlight Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 43 - Prepared for the Worst: Inside Carilion Life-Guard’s Incapacitated Pilot Program Part 1 51:37

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine. Today, we sit down with the team from Carilion Life-Guard for a groundbreaking conversation about one of the most forward-leaning safety initiatives in the industry: Their incapacitated pilot program. In this episode, …

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Episode 42 - Inside Safety Culture: Trust, Voice, and Vulnerability Part 2 1:16:16

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine. In today’s episode, we sit down with researcher and industry expert Russell Griffin for an honest and eye-opening conversation about what truly drives safety culture. Together, we unpack the human side of aviation safe…

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Episode 41 - Inside Safety Culture: Trust, Voice, and Vulnerability Part 1 1:10:28

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine. In today’s episode, we sit down with researcher and industry expert Russell Griffin for an honest and eye-opening conversation about what truly drives safety culture. Together, we unpack the human side of aviation safe…

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Episode 40 - Owning the Process: Leading without Ego with Dave Weber Part 2 59:52

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical Helicasts and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Weber, who opened the 2025 ECHO Conference with a powerful keynote on leadership and teamwork. We take a deeper look into his five core principles for building stronger teams — tak…

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Episode 39 - Owning the Process: Leading without Ego with Dave Weber Part 1 58:22

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical Helicasts and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Weber, who opened the 2025 ECHO Conference with a powerful keynote on leadership and teamwork. We take a deeper look into his five core principles for building stronger teams — tak…

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Episode 38 Precision in the Air: The Joint Mission of NJ’s JEMSTAR Program 1:13:50

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine. In this episode, we explore another non-traditional helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) program with an inside look at JEMSTAR in New Jersey. This unique program isn’t just any medevac team—these crews blend l…

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Episode 37 - Response Ready: Concepts for Effective Briefing/Debriefing 1:02:18

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this live episode from the ECHO Louisville 2025 conference, we sit down with US Army pilot and ECHO Safety Team member Sean Gavin from the New York Air National Guard. Together, we explore the art of briefing and debrief…

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Episode 36 - Beyond the FRAT: Redefining Risk in Public Safety Aviation Part 2 57:56

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine. In this episode, we sit down with Jack Schonely, co-host of The Hangar Z Podcast and respected voice in aviation and public safety, to explore one of the most vital aspects of our profession: Risk management. Together,…

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Episodes 35 Beyond the FRAT: Redefining Risk in Public Safety Aviation Part 1 55:56

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine. In this episode, we sit down with Jack Schonely, co-host of The Hangar Z Podcast and respected voice in aviation and public safety, to explore one of the most vital aspects of our profession: Risk management. Together,…

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Episode 34 - Complex Care, Clear Skies: Behind Boston MedFlight’s Most Challenging Cases Part 2 46:06

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine. In this episode, we sit down with two incredible clinicians from Boston MedFlight, Jamie Eastman and Widmac (Wid) Laterion. Together, they take us inside the daily mission and operations of one of the nation’s most res…

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Episode 33 - Complex Care, Clear Skies: Behind Boston MedFlight’s Most Challenging Cases Part 1 45:20

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By Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider

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Episode 32 - Blades of Valor: Resilience and Recovery after Tragedy 1:20:10

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor magazine. In this episode, we sit down with flight nurse Danica Mainridge—a clinician whose story is as inspiring as it is unforgettable. From her path into critical care to the day everything changed in the aftermath of her com…

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Episode 31 - The Evolution of Public Safety Aviation with Leonardo Helicopters Part 2 52:49

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, we are joined by Mike Bucari and Sam Schaab from Leonardo Helicopters for a forward-looking conversation about the evolution of air medical services and the aircraft that make lifesaving missions possi…

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Episode 30 - The Evolution of Public Safety Aviation with Leonardo Helicopters Part 1 54:28

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, we are joined by Mike Bucari and Sam Schaab from Leonardo Helicopters for a forward-looking conversation about the evolution of air medical services and the aircraft that make lifesaving missions possi…

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Episode 29 Voices Behind the Mission: a Communication Specialist Perspective 1:22:54

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider sit down with communication specialists Carissima Collins and Toya Jones to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the air medica…

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Episode 28 - Halsey & Valor Flight Crew: Inside the World of Air Medical Rescue 1:05:19

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Blake Shrider and Mike Fadale from the Valor Flight Crew Podcast for an inside look at the demanding world of air medical services. Together…

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Episode 27 - Both Sides of the Skids: A HEMS Evolution from Provider to Patient Part 2 58:17

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider sit down with someone who brings a rare and powerful perspective to the table—Jason Bazelow, a seasoned helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) provider whose j…

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Episode 26 - Both Sides of the Skids: A HEMS Evolution from Provider to Patient Part 1 1:02:29

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider sit down with someone who brings a rare and powerful perspective to the table—Jason Bazelow, a seasoned helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) provider whose j…

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Episode 25 - Lifelong Learning in the Skies: Education for Flight Clinicians Part II 1:14:57

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider sit down with helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) education leaders Alan Wolfe and Christian Greengrass to examine the ever-chan…

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Episode 24 - Lifelong Learning in the Skies: Education for Flight Clinicians Part I 1:13:46

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider sit down with helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) education leaders Alan Wolfe and Christian Greengrass to examine the ever-chan…

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Episode 23 - Mindset of the Resuscitationist: The calm inside the chaos Part 2 1:05:11

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, we’re diving into the mindset of the resuscitationist, and what it takes to perform under pressure when every second counts. This week we are joined by Dr. Garrett Cavaliere as we explore how preparation, t…

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Episode 22 - Mindset of the Resuscitationist: The calm inside the chaos Part 1 1:03:15

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, we’re diving into the mindset of the resuscitationist, and what it takes to perform under pressure when every second counts. This week we are joined by Dr. Garrett Cavaliere as we explore how preparation, t…

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Episode 21 - All Flight Paths Lead to Louisville: Inside the 2025 ECHO Conference 1:05:06

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this special episode, we are joined by Ashley Chitty, ECHO’s marketing director and one of the driving forces behind this year’s much-anticipated ECHO Conference in Louisville! We’re diving deep into what makes this…

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Episode 20 - High Fidelity Simulation on a Low Fidelity Budget Part 2 49:47

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, we dive into the world of simulation training in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) with special guest Jonathan Corolla. From high-fidelity mannequins to low-cost, high-impact solutions, we explor…

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Episode 19 - High Fidelity Simulation on a Low Fidelity Budget Part 1 48:57

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, we dive into the world of simulation training in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) with special guest Jonathan Corolla. From high-fidelity mannequins to low-cost, high-impact solutions, we explor…

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Episode 18 - Healthy Providers, Stronger Outcomes: The FIT for Flight Mindset Part 2 1:11:41

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosts Blake and Mike sit down with guests Michelle Kline and Vince Dravecky for a much-needed conversation on wellness in the EMS profession. Together, they dive into the of…

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Episode 17 - Healthy Providers, Stronger Outcomes: The FIT for Flight Mindset Part 1 1:04:33

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosts Blake and Mike sit down with guests Michelle Kline and Vince Dravecky for a much-needed conversation on wellness in the EMS profession. Together, they dive into the of…

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Episode 16 - Past, Present & Future: ECHO's Blueprint for Supporting Public Safety Aviation 1:18:08

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider sit down with Jody Gregory, ECHO president, and Joe Zarek, ECHO vice-president, to discuss the many intricacies of this community-driven organization dedicated to support…

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Episode 15 - Maintaining the Mission - Part 2 1:07:16

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. Welcome back to another episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, where we dive into the people, partnerships, and behind the scenes work that keep our helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operations running. Today,…

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Episode 14 - Maintaining the Mission - Part 1 1:03:33

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. Welcome back to another episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, where we dive into the people, partnerships, and behind the scenes work that keep our helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operations running. Today,…

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Episode 13 ECMO on the Move: Revolutionizing Pre-Hospital Cardiac Care Part 2 54:33

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. Buckle up as we take you behind the scenes of some cutting-edge advancements in emergency medicine and critical care transport. In this episode, hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider sit down with Kevin Rixmann, clinical supervi…

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Episode 12 ECMO on the Move: Revolutionizing Pre-Hospital Cardiac Care Part 1 FOR REVIEW 52:07

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. Buckle up as we take you behind the scenes of some cutting-edge advancements in emergency medicine and critical care transport. In this episode, hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider sit down with Kevin Rixmann, clinical supervi…

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Episode 11 ECHO Safety Team - Enhancing Safety across the Industry 1:15:44

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode we take you inside the world of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) aviation safety, where we are joined by members of the Echo Safety Team to dive deep into the critical role safety plays in HEMS o…

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Episode 10 - Fit for Shift: What Pilots Wish Crews Knew (and Vice Versa!) Part 2 1:07:36

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, Blake and Mike sit down with pilots Gene Reynolds and Matt Johnson for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what really makes air ambulance operations run smoothl…

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Episode 9 - Fit for Shift: What Pilots Wish Crews Knew (and Vice Versa!) Part 1 1:09:13

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, Blake and Mike sit down with pilots Gene Reynolds and Matt Johnson for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what really makes air ambulance operations run smoothl…

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Episode 8 - Pre-hospital medicine across the pond 43:33

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, recorded live from the annual Public Safety Aviation Conference in Richmond, Virginia, Blake Shrider and Mike Fidale sit down with a special guest from across the Atlantic: …

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Episode 7 - ECHO FAST: Peer Support for Flight Crews in High-Stress Environments 57:30

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew podcast, we sit down with Darren and Deb from the ECHO Flight Crew Assistance and Support Team (FAST) to explore the vital work they’re doing in supporting flight crew members. They …

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Episode 6 - A Global Perspective: Topics and Trends in the HEMS Industry with Steve Soliz Part 2 56:34

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, hosts Blake Shrider and Mike Fadale sit down with Steve Soliz from Bell. Steve takes us through his unique journey—from serving as a medic to becoming a nurse, and now, playing a pivotal role in shaping the…

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Episode 5 - A Global Perspective: Topics and Trends in the HEMS Industry with Steve Soliz Part 1 1:00:58

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this episode, hosts Blake Shrider and Mike Fadale sit down with Steve Soliz from Bell. Steve takes us through his unique journey—from serving as a medic to becoming a nurse, and now, playing a pivotal role in shaping the…

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Episode 4 - Surviving the Unthinkable: Rhett Draehn’s Journey Part 2 54:59

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part episode join hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider for an in depth interview with Rhett Draehn. Rhett is paramedic, and the current safety director at CareFlite in Texas. His story is nothing short of extraor…

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Episode 3 - Surviving the Unthinkable: Rhett Draehn’s Journey Part 1 58:27

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Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. In this two-part episode join hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider for an in depth interview with Rhett Draehn. Rhett is paramedic, and the current safety director at CareFlite in Texas. His story is nothing short of extraor…

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Episode 2 - Shaping the Future of Flight Medicine: The Future Flight Crew Program 1:17:34

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Welcome to another episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by Echo and proudly brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s shaping the future of the air medical industry—the Future Flight Crew (FFC) Program. This initiative has become a game-changer for aspiring flight clinician…

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Episode 1 - Critical Care in the Wild 1:06:24

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Welcome to another episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine! In today’s episode we are joined by a true innovator in search-and-rescue and emergency medical services: Miles Randell, president of Technical Evacuation Advanced Aero Medical—better known as TEAAM. Mile…

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The Valor Flight Crew Podcast Introduction 32:57

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Vertical HeliCASTS — your Vertical podcast network — is thrilled to announce the launch of The Valor Flight Crew Podcast, with the first episode streaming now. The HeliCASTS podcast network, which launched in the fall of 2023, is part of MHM Publishing’s growing family of multimedia offerings. The Valor Flight Crew Podcast is now the fifth podcast …

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Who is Debra Tortora? 33:50

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This episode we sit down and get to know the Vice President of Legal Affairs and Risk Management, Debra Tortora.

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Who is Patrick Kelley? 35:25

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Join us as we find out who the Division 2 Manager is beyond the working veil.

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Who is Rob Smith? 1:00:08

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Medcare's VP of EMS comes on to talk about his career path to Medcare and his goals for the future.By Rob Smith

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Who Is Mike Perkins? 48:13

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The COO of Medcare and Medflight Rings in to give insight on who he is, and his goals for Medcare's future!By Mike Perkins

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Who Is Tom Allenstein? 51:03

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For the first episode we've brought in President and CEO of Medflight and Medcare Tom Allenstein! In this episode Tom talks about where he's from and where the direction of Medcare is going.By Tom Allenstein

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Air Medical Today™ Episode 43 - April 19, 2022 2:01:26

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MTLI: Past, Present, and Future. This is a special podcast where I have the pleasure to welcome ten individuals who have been involved with the Medical Transport Leadership Institute, or MTLI, over the years. We are doing this show as part of the 25th Anniversary of the genesis of MTLI and the week before classes begin that will produce the 24th gr…