Russ and Seth share their story of how they got into medicine, how the paramedic culture shaped them, and what it really takes to start a private ambulance company in today’s chaotic healthcare system. From their early personal struggles to the brutal realities of medic school, leadership, burnout, Covid frontline insanity, and keeping a team mentally sharp, this episode dives deep into what's really behind the scenes of emergency medicine. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donation at donate.robertirvinefoundation.org/medevac https://www.medevacpodcast.com/https://robertirvinefoundation.org/