The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect
The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect is where first responders continue the conversation after the call.
Hosted by EMS educator Shaun Pitts, each episode brings together paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, physicians, educators, and industry leaders to explore the topics that shape our profession. From clinical medicine and patient care to leadership, mental health, education, career development, and the realities of life in emergency services, we cover the conversations that happen when the radios are quiet.
Whether you’re on your commute, between calls, or finally enjoying some time off, you’ll leave every episode with practical insights, fresh perspectives, and ideas you can take back to your next shift.
Because learning doesn’t stop when the call ends.
The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect. Real conversations. Better providers. Stronger responders.
The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect
WHO THE HELL GAVE US THE MICROPHONE?
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There was no script. No outline. No carefully planned conversation.
Nathan and Shaun hit record… and just started talking.
What followed was a raw, unfiltered conversation about EMS, how we got here, the people and experiences that shaped us, the lessons we learned the hard way, and what we wish someone had told us when we were brand-new providers.
We talk about the reality of growing in EMS, finding your place in the profession, making mistakes, learning from them, and figuring out what kind of provider and person you actually want to become.
We brought in questions from social media and answered them live, taking the conversation wherever it went.
No polished presentations. No talking points. No pretending we have everything figured out.
Just two EMS providers talking about the job they love, the mistakes they've made, the things they've learned, and what they hope the next generation of providers takes with them.
If you're a student, a brand-new provider, or someone who's been in EMS for years, there's probably something in this conversation that'll make you laugh, think, or say, "Yep… I've been there."
So grab your headphones.
And maybe don't let us near a microphone again.
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