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First on Scene is a podcast about the people who run toward danger and the people who become heroes in our darkest hour. Boston 25's Blair Miller sits down with first responders to hear the stories of... more
FAQs about First on Scene:How many episodes does First on Scene have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
August 13, 2019Staying fit, staying readyWhen a man collapses during a workout at Planet Fitness, a paramedic happens to be working out at the same time, not to mention the fire crew across the street. This is the story of a group of first responders who are always ready to respond and the fortunate confluence of events that saved a man's life....more22minPlay
June 20, 2019Doing more with lessBoston EMS noticed there was an overwhelming number of calls in certain areas and many didn't require ambulance transports to the hospital. So Squad 80 was born. A group of specialized responders to who could do more with less....more31minPlay
May 30, 2019The shortest distance between two pointsWhen a man was bitten by a shark while swimming off Cape Cod, there was only one way to get him to a trauma center quickly enough -- in a helicopter. Boston Medflight, a non-profit organization, was called in to fly the victim directly to Boston as an ambulance couldn't navigate the Cape's congested roads quickly enough....more25minPlay
May 15, 2019Special Episode with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Police Commissioner William GrossIn conjunction with National Police Week (May 12-18), we brought in Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner William Gross to discuss first responders and how the Boston Police Department is growing and changing. Join us for a discussion of how these officials are working with and for the police in Boston....more29minPlay
May 10, 2019A Tough SubjectCheryl Ames wasn't going to marry a police officer. But when she fell in love with an accountant, she had no choice but to support his dream of becoming a police officer. This is the story of how she wishes he had more support than only she could give. You can read more about this issue at https://Boston25.com/badge...more22minPlay
May 02, 2019The Boston Bruins Foundation Special EpisodeThe Bruins are in the playoffs and we brought in former player and president of the Boston Bruins Foundation Bob Sweeney to chat about his connection to first responders and why he goes out of his way to help those in the line of duty....more27minPlay
April 18, 2019Overcoming the OddsThe odds of surviving a heart attack outside a hospital are very low, but a group of first responders in Topsfield were able to bring one man back from cardiac arrest -- three times....more24minPlay
April 04, 2019A Personal CallWhen a first responder lives in the town where he or she works, calls can be personal. This is a story of sad circumstances. Send us an email to let us know what you think of this show: [email protected]. Please rate, review and subscribe to help others find the show....more24minPlay
March 21, 2019Diving InWhen a fishing boat goes down in 30-foot waves off the coast of Maine, four fishermen are left adrift on a liferaft. A Coast Guard helicopter races to their signal and it's up to Petty Officer Mike Kelly to dive into the water, swim to the raft and get those men out alive....more24minPlay
March 07, 2019Two OB KitsBusiness as usual turns into déjà vu for a paramedic in Holden, Massachusetts when labor progresses more quickly than two couples anticipated. Rob Nickerson, a jack of all trades when it comes to his first responder duties, sits down with Blair Miller to talk about why carrying two kits is important....more27minPlay
FAQs about First on Scene:How many episodes does First on Scene have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.