February 26, 2026

Synergy in action: How EMS leaders are aligning for impact

31 minutes

Recorded on location at the EMS Association Summit in sunny Kansas City, this edition of EMS One-Stop captures something that’s been building for a while across the profession: real momentum.

In the first half, Rob Lawrence sits down with Bill Seifarth, CEO of the National Registry of EMTs, to unpack what the Registry is today; how its mission has evolved; and why partnerships, research and continued competence sit at the heart of public trust when 911 is called.

In the second half, returning guest Patrick Pianezza joins Rob to talk Code 3, the top streaming EMS movie’s impact on providers and families and what comes next.

Across both conversations, the theme is unmistakable. When EMS organizations collaborate, align messaging and show up as one voice, the profession becomes harder to ignore and easier to support. The summit becomes more than a meeting. It becomes a signal.

Episode timeline

1:02 – Introduction of Bill Seifarth; brief personal bio and career path

2:01 – “National Registry 101”: Bill explains the mission and what the Registry does

2:53 – Research focus: the Registry’s fellowship and EMS research priorities

3:31 – “Bread and butter”: entry-level and continued competence assessment and why it matters to the public

4:33 – Rob notes the Registry’s growing national presence; Bill outlines advocacy-through-partnership

5:08 – Preview of next year’s summit; participation in EMS on the Hill and NCSL with multiple EMS orgs in one booth

6:33 – Why the summit matters: state associations and national partners coming together under one roof — it’s a sold-out inaugural event; education, networking and shared experience highlighted

10:52 – Next stop: EMS on the Hill; “hunting in a pack”

12:20 – Bill’s closing: partnership, collaboration, synergy and supporting the profession

13:38 – Transition: Rob introduces Patrick Pianezza, co-writer of Code 3

14:41 – Patrick reflects on the film’s reception — especially among working providers

15:33 – Patrick shares the origin story: a “homework assignment” turned full-length film

17:39 – Where to watch: Apple/Amazon to rent or purchase; streaming on Hulu; performance metrics shared

18:30 – What’s next: pitching a TV series and interest in a sequel; realities of funding and IP ownership

21:33 – Discussion of the “Mr. President” scene and the intentional visual tension-building

24:19 – Patrick addresses feedback and the goal: honest portrayal and conversation-starting, not villainizing partners

27:41 – Leadership pipeline point: great clinicians aren’t automatically great leaders; mentorship matters

30:15 – Closing theme returns: one voice, fewer scattered voices, more impact for the profession

31:20 – Rob wraps: summit takeaways, guests, and a final nudge to watch Code 3

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