EMS: Erik & Matt Show
After hours style conversation focused on the hidden and often overlooked parts of first responder life. Discussing everything from continuing education and home life to health and wellness.
Episodes
82 episodes
Leadership Part I: Insights on EMS Leadership and Teamwork
Join hosts Dr. Erik Axene and Matt Ball, along with special guest Jerry Wells, for part one of an enlightening episode all about leadership and teamwork. Discover valuable insights and strategies for effective leadership in the EMS field and be...
Matt Travels to Ukraine: A Journey of Service and Insight
Join hosts Dr. Erik Axene and Matt Ball as they discuss Matt’s recent trip to Ukraine this past fall. Hear firsthand about the experiences, challenges, and insights gained from this unique journey. Dr. Erik Axene serves as Chief Medical...
Prehospital Heroes or Zeroes? Examining Controversies in Emergency Services
Hosts Dr. Erik Axene and Matt Ball take a closer look at recent prehospital controversies. From the ambulance to the courtroom and from the ER to Capitol Hill, our first responders are under intense scrutiny for doing one of the toughest and mo...
Damar Hamlin: Analyzing the On-Field Injury and Sideline Medical Response
Hosts Dr. Erik Axene and Matt Ball discuss the recent on-field injury to Damar Hamlin and share insights from Erik’s experience as an NFL sideline physician. Discover the critical medical response during such high-stakes moments and the implica...
How We Got Started: Erik and Matt’s Journeys into EMS
Hosts Dr. Erik Axene and Matt Ball share their personal journeys into the world of first responders, discussing how they got started in their careers. Learn about their backgrounds, the motivations that led them to this vital field, and the exp...
Mass Casualty: Responding to Critical Incidents
In the wake of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, hosts Dr. Erik Axene and Matt Ball discuss the critical aspects of facing mass casualty situations as first responders. Explore the challenges, strategies, and emotional impact of managing such ...
R.E.S.T.: Addressing the Unseen Pressures of Life as a First Responder
Hosts Dr. Erik Axene and Matt Ball discuss the often unseen pressures of life as a first responder. While working on the front lines comes with well-known risks, there are many aspects that go unnoticed – from diet and exercise to mental health...