The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect
by EMSconnect, LLC
Latest episode
WHO THE HELL GAVE US THE MICROPHONE?
WHO THE HELL GAVE US THE MICROPHONE?
About this podcast
The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect is where first responders continue the conversation after the call.
Hosted by EMS educator Shaun Pitts, each episode brings together paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, physicians, educators, and industry leaders to explore the topics that shape our profession. From clinical medicine and patient care to leadership, mental health, education, career development, and the realities of life in emergency services, we cover the conversations that happen when the radios are quiet.
Whether you’re on your commute, between calls, or finally enjoying some time off, you’ll leave every episode with practical insights, fresh perspectives, and ideas you can take back to your next shift.
Because learning doesn’t stop when the call ends.
The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect. Real conversations. Better providers. Stronger responders.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 95 episodes
- WHO THE HELL GAVE US THE MICROPHONE? · 2 h 0 min · Season 5 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail There was no script. No outline. No carefully planned conversation. Nathan and Shaun hit record… and just started talking. What followed was a raw, unfiltered…
- The Black Cloud: When the Shit Show Follows You Home · 60 min · Season 5 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail What happens when the calls don't end when your shift does? On this episode of The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect, Shaun sits down with firefighter/paramedic…
- What I Wish I Knew: The Lessons Every Rookie Firefighter Learns Too Late with Nic Pluskota · 43 min · Season 5 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Starting a career in EMS or the fire service can be exciting, overwhelming, and full of lessons no one teaches you in class. In this episode, I sit down with Nic…
- Care vs. Clarity: Should Empathy Step Back on Scene? · 1 h 18 min · Season 4 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail EMS training is designed to build competence, but it often fails to prepare providers for the chaos, complexity, and human side of real-world calls. In this…
- Standards, Service & Something Greater with Zac Willhide · 58 min · Season 4 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, we sit down with Zac — a firefighter/EMT with both volunteer and career experience — to explore what it truly takes to…
- Exhausted Isn’t Normal: What EMS Needs to Know About Hormones & Fatigue with Haley Scellick, ARNP from First Responder Health and Wellness · 1 h 20 minSend us Fan Mail Why are so many EMS providers exhausted—even when they “sleep”? Why does stress feel constant, recovery impossible, and burnout unavoidable? In this episode of…
- BLS Essentials: Tox Talk: What’s Poisoning Your Patient? · 1 h 4 min · Season 4 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Poisonings and overdoses are a growing portion of EMS calls, and rapid recognition can mean the difference between life and death. Toxicology 101 is designed to…
- Inside The Movie Code 3: EMS, Burnout, and the Stories That Stay · 1 h 9 min · Season 4 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, we sit down with Patrick Pianezza, former Paramedic and Writer of the film Code 3, for an honest, inside look at telling…
- Read Between the Lines: Mastering Rhythm Strips & ECG Basics · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Join Shaun Pitts on EMSconnect On Shift as he sits down with Dr. Travis Dierks for an essential deep dive into ECG interpretation. Whether you’re an EMT…
- Bridging the Pediatric Comfort Gap: A Flight Medic’s Perspective · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 19Send us Fan Mail In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, we sit down with Ian—a seasoned paramedic and flight clinician whose journey started with Ada County Paramedics back in…
- Following Your EMT Clinical Compass and Being Ride-Time Ready! · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 18Send us Fan Mail In this essential pre-clinical briefing, veteran educator and field provider Shaun Pitts breaks down the mindset, expectations, and professional habits every EMT…
- Prehospital Care for the Aging Population · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 15Send us Fan Mail The geriatric population is one of the fastest-growing patient groups EMS providers will encounter, and caring for these individuals requires unique knowledge…
- BLS Provider Essentials: Mastering Respiratory Emergencies · 1 h 24 min · Season 3 Episode 17Send us Fan Mail In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, Quinn dives deep into one of the most common and critical calls in prehospital care: respiratory emergencies. From asthma…
- When Brains Short-Circuit: The EMS Guide to Seizure Chaos · 1 h 17 min · Season 3 Episode 16Send us Fan Mail Seizures don’t follow the rules—and in the prehospital setting, neither can you. Join Dr. Maika Dang, Emergency Medicine Physician and EMS Medical Director, as…
- BLS Provider Essentials: Abdominal Emergencies · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 14Send us Fan Mail In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, Shaun Pitts dives deep into one of the most common—and most challenging—calls in EMS: abdominal pain. From appendicitis…
- EMSConnect On Shift Behind the Scenes · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 13Send us Fan Mail The record button was accidentally left on… and now you get a behind-the-scenes peek at what happens when we’re not being professional or sticking to the script!…
- Crushed, Collapsed, Compromised: Thoracic Trauma Triage · 1 h 28 min · Season 3 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail When the chest takes the hit, everything changes—fast. From blunt force impacts to penetrating trauma, thoracic injuries can rapidly become life-threatening…
- BLS Provider Essentials: Knocked Out, What Every EMT Needs to Know About Head Trauma · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail Head injuries are unpredictable, high-risk, and often present in ways that challenge even the most experienced EMT. In this fast-paced, BLS-focused podcast…
- No Pulse, No Problem: Crushing Cardiac Arrest in the Field · 1 h 44 min · Season 3 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail When seconds count and the pressure is on, what really makes the difference in saving a life? In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, we sit down with Dr. Eric…
- The Airway Code: Cracking the Science Behind Breathing · 1 h 26 min · Season 3 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, we’re unlocking the mysteries of the human airway. Designed for EMS professionals ready to level up, The Airway Code…
