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‘Culture eats strategy’: Rebuilding an EMS system from the ground up

In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, host Chris Cebollero shares why he left the consulting and community paramedicine world to become chief of EMS and COO for EMS

May 8
29 min

Reality check: How close does TV get to real EMS?

This week on Inside EMS, it’s a no-holds-barred breakdown of HBO’s The Pitt — and surprisingly, it earns a solid thumbs up from the field. The show nails the feel of emer

Apr 24
32 min

When the job follows you home

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Apr 17
37 min

Online EMS education: More than just recorded lectures

This week on the Inside EMS podcast, host Kelly Grayson tags in Texas educator John Puryear for a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of EMS education. What starts wit

Apr 10
39 min

Inside EMS co-host debate: Street time or straight to medic?

Things get intense on this episode of Inside EMS as hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson tackle an age-old industry debate: should EMTs spend time on a truck before go

Mar 27
28 min

Stop guessing your blood gases

In this episode of Inside EMS, cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are once again joined by paramedic student April McKenzie, a.k.a., “April Anonymous,” for a deep

Mar 20
30 min

How everyday actions shape EMS culture

This week on Inside EMS, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson take a practical look at how leadership — both formal and informal — shapes the culture of an EMS organiz

Mar 13
28 min

Stop leading EMS like it’s a bar fight

“The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War This week on Inside EMS, host Chris Cebollero brings a fresh interpretation to Sun Tz

Mar 6
30 min

Beyond check-the-box: Making National Registry prep actually stick

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Feb 28
33 min

Are you burned out — or done?

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Feb 20
31 min

AI, body cams and bills on the Hill

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Feb 16
31 min

A paramedic-school survival guide to autonomic chaos

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Feb 6
20 min

Oh, baby: Birth, breakthroughs and the Broselow tape blunder

Dr. Peter Antevy returns to the Inside EMS co-host seat this week, filling in for Kelly Grayson and bringing some serious pediatric firepower to the conversation. Host Ch

Jan 30
28 min

This isn’t your Facebook group’s EMS debate

In this episode of Inside EMS, host Chris Cebollero sits down with Mic Gunderson, CEO of the Center for Systems Improvement and EMS Quality Academy; and editor‑in‑chief o

Jan 23
33 min

The buffer system decoded: Mastering CO2, pH and patient care

In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, Chris and Kelly are joined by paramedic student April McKenzie — aka “April Anonymous” — for a deep dive into the buffer system

Jan 16
41 min

The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride: Because they mattered — and still do

This week on Inside EMS, Chris Cebollero kicks off 2026 with a heartfelt conversation featuring Eric Morrison, vice president of the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride and E

Jan 9
27 min

From venomous bites to venomous behavior: A second helping of the top EMS stories of 2025

In this end-of-year special, Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson wrap 2025 with their trademark mix of humor, insight and zero sugarcoating. From venomous bites to venomous

Dec 26 2025
29 min

Callouts, chaos and career killers: The biggest EMS stories of the year

In this special Christmas edition of the Inside EMS podcast, cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson unwrap five of the biggest EMS stories of 2025 — and it’s not all e

Dec 19 2025
30 min

Why avoiding tough talks is killing your credibility

What do you do when someone on your team is struggling — and it’s on you to say something? In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson di

Dec 5 2025
29 min

Fire/EMS pay parity and a big helping of cranberry sauce

This week on the Inside EMS podcast, we’re passing the gravy and the hot takes. Cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson serve up a holiday plate full of EMS news — star

Dec 1 2025
26 min

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Good content but not so good audio. One person will be super quiet and the other one super loud. If I turn it up to hear the quiet one the loud one blasts my ears. Also the loud one has distortion. If you do nothing else please master your recording in order to bring them to the same level. You can use Audacity for this, it's free!

Zheywk · Aug 2024

Really enjoy the conversations and the topics but consistently the topics get derailed into political issues. That part is disappointing. Really wish they would keep it within the scope of EMS. I’ve listened to three episodes now that went on 5-15 min tangents on gun control without direct relevance to EMS at all.

jramsey2014 · Jul 2022

35 years of EMS EMT-A/B/I/D/CC/P, instructor, District Training Coordinator/Helicopter Medic. I just found this podcast and have been binge listening to it. I crack a smile every time Kelly has to either talk Chris off the cliff or just push him off. I also worked as a dispatcher for NC Statewide Transportation Operations Center so very glad to see them talk about Transportation Information Management (TIMs) Great show everyone can pull so many ideas from this show and EMS Shop. They highlight what everyone is doing around the world..I only do enough to keep my certifications now because I need money so I now am a Biomedical Technician but try to help everyone involved in EMS as I became disabled in the field on the job of EMS.

6R57 · May 2022

Great personalities and super knowledgeable. I passed my basic EMT class and studying for the NREMT and I like to listen along to this podcast. It’s not over complicated and the vernacular is easy to listen to as a newbie. I expect even those already in the field could enjoy.

Vegasdeejay310 · Aug 2021

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