Stretcher Fetchers - an EMT/Fire Podcast

What actually happens when we die—and why does the human body make it so weird?

This Halloween, we're exploring the strange space between life and death: people who seem to choose when they let go, patients who regain consciousness during CPR, the Lazarus phenomenon, hidden awareness, out-of-body experiences, the mysterious “Third Man” who appears during extreme survival situations, and the sudden return of memory and personality known as terminal lucidity.

Some of it has a medical explanation. Some of it… not so much.

What fire & EMS opinion would you defend with your life—or at least argue about until shift change?

I’m airing mine out: the patient-care shortcuts that drive me nuts, fireground habits we need to stop overlooking, training that actually makes people better, and leadership practices I will absolutely question.

Some are backed by experience. Some are common sense. And some are pure, unapologetic pet peeves.

Oh—and if you cook shift dinner, put the sponge down. You’ve done enough.

Addiction is more than an overdose. In this episode, we break down chronic pain, opioids, alcohol, withdrawal, Narcan, recovery, and what every EMS provider should know before stepping through the front door.

What happens when medicine can no longer cure, but it can still care?

This episode explores Firefighters and EMS learning about one of healthcare's most complex and emotionally charged conversations. We unpack the questions, the ethics, and the realities surrounding end-of-life care, leaving space for listeners to come to their own conclusions. This is Medical Assist in Dying

This episode isn’t self-help or some motivational speech — just an honest conversation about what happens when resilient people quietly run on low battery for too long.

Being “gym strong” and being strong for the fireground are two completely different things. In this episode of Stretcher Fetchers, we’re talking firefighter functional fitness, the tactical athlete mindset, and why conditioning, recovery, mobility, core strength, and work capacity matter just as much as heavy lifting. We break down the “Big 8” of firefighter fitness, discuss common training mistakes in the fire service, and talk about building a body that can actually handle the job long term — not just look good doing it.

You know those fires that get brought up every single time the bay gets quiet for more than 10 minutes? Yeah… those ones. One of you asked to hear my top 5 fires, and narrowing this list down was way harder than expected. From weird calls and frozen gear to “how are we still here right now” moments, we’re reliving the fires that somehow became permanent station conversation.

So you fell in love with a first responder—bold move. In this episode, we get into what that actually means: from missed plans to inappropriate dinner conversations… but potentially some of the strongest relationships you can find yourself in.

we all want a body to die for, but sometimes our patients take that way too seriously! Venture into todays episode on weightloss medications, gastric surgery and eating disorders you may have to deal with on medical calls.

Make sure to nail the next time you are sitting in the interview seat. How to handle panel. How to make sure you are putting your best self out there and most importantly. How to get the Job.