Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman both responded 25 years ago when the world changed forever on 9/11. Hartman was in downtown Manhattan, staged near the towers, while McCabe was staged across the Hudson River in New Jersey. In this special episode of Rapid Response, McCabe and Hartman reflect on the events of 9/11/2001, the challenges of that day, and how the world and specifically the EMS World has changed since.

Michael W. Dailey, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, Chief of Prehospital and Operational Medicine and Professor of Emergency Medicine at Albany Medical College joins Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman MBA, NRP, on what attendees can expect at EMS World Expo, Sept. 28-Oct. 2 in Orlando. Dr. Dailey also gives an update on regulatory advocacy in his home state of New York.   Rapid Response is a new, quick-hit podcast from EMS World. Each week, Mike and Josh will tackle a new, important topic in EMS. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube!

Ryan Greenberg, Director of New York State EMS, joins Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman to discuss the latest in EMS leadership. Greenberg shares how leaders are seeking more education, his Top 3 leadership success factors, changes in leadership style, and more.    Rapid Response is a new, quick-hit podcast from EMS World. Each week, Mike and Josh will tackle a new, important topic in EMS. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube!

EMS World Rapid Response is a new podcast featuring quick dives into relevant topics for EMS. This week, Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman share some of the latest innovations in artificial intelligence tools for EMS.

Joshua Hartman sits down with Jimmy Apple, aka the EMS Avenger, to talk all things EMS World Expo.    EMS World Expo is the flagship EMS event, bringing the full EMS community together for 200+ classes, hands-on training, networking, and the industry’s leading exhibit hall. In 2026, EMS World Expo takes place Sept. 28–Oct 2, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Register today!

EMS World is proud to bring you a new format of the EMS World Podcast. These quick, 10-minute discussions with EMS leaders will break down hot topics in EMS, perfect for catching up on the latest innovations in whatever free time a provider may have. Dr. Peter Antevy discusses the role of plasma in prehospital emergency care and what it can mean for patients experiencing life-threatening bleeding. In this conversation, hear insights on bringing critical treatment closer to the point of injury, the impact of early intervention, and how advancements in prehospital care can help EMS teams improve outcomes for critically ill and injured patients.

Ken Simpson with Pafford Healthcare Services and Dr. Brent Myers, Chief Medical Officer of ESO, join Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP, Sr. Vice President of HMP Global's Cardio Vascular/Emergency & Mobile Medicine Business Unit on this episode of the EMS World Podcast. The three discuss ESO's Logis Dispatch system. The system supports your communications center, with Computer-Aided Dispatch and Intelligent Decision Support working as one. Designed to expedite care for emergency services, mobile integrated health (MIH) and community paramedicine, and non-emergent medical transport teams, tailored to your team's unique needs and challenges. Simpson shares his experience choosing Logis for Pafford Health and the benefits the system has experienced. Myers shares how the data the system pulls contributes to an integrated system of care and mitigates risk in dispatch.  Sponsored by ESO.

In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe sits down with Antoine Schreier, a mechanical engineer whose work has helped shape the evolution of modern ambulance design. Their conversation explores how listening to frontline providers, challenging long-held assumptions, and closely observing real-world EMS operations can uncover opportunities for meaningful innovation. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at how ambulance manufacturers approach problem-solving, what drives innovation in the industry, and why rethinking traditional practices may be key to the future of EMS. Sponsored by Demers Ambulances.

In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, Managing Editor Kristin Carroll chats with Director Tom Putnam and Producer Dr. Baxter Larmon for Into the Unknown: The Paramedic’s Journey. The long-awaited documentary follows several EMS agencies and providers through tough calls, highlighting the work they do as well as the toll it takes. Putnam and Larmon discuss some of the surprises of filming first responders and share an exciting update on when the film will be available for rent and purchase on streaming. Listeners can also learn how to support the film's distribution via Kickstarter.

Ambulance safety has come a long way, but what happens to medical devices during a crash or sudden stop is still a critical concern for patients and providers. Host Mike McCabe speaks with Nancy Morest and Eric Hamel of Technimount EMS about the safety challenges and operational impacts associated with unsecured equipment in EMS and critical care transport. From monitors and oxygen tanks to IV pumps and ventilators, medical devices that are not properly secured can become dangerous projectiles in a crash. Morest and Hamel explain how crash-tested mounting solutions designed to meet standards such as SAE J3043, help protect providers and patients while improving workflow. For EMS clinicians, fleet leaders, and anyone involved in patient transport, this episode is a must-listen dive into how innovation is helping make ambulances safer, more efficient, and better prepared for the realities of modern care on the move. Sponsored by Technimount System