The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect
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.
The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect
Latest Episodes
What I Wish I Knew: The Lessons Every Rookie Firefighter Learns Too Late with Nic Pluskota
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 Pluskota to talk about everything rookie. From earning trust in the station to avo...
Care vs. Clarity: Should Empathy Step Back on Scene?
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 episode of EMSconnect On Shift, we break down insights from EMS1’s reader response arti...
Standards, Service & Something Greater with Zac Willhide
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 serve at a high standard in the fire and EMS world. From his early days on t...
Exhausted Isn’t Normal: What EMS Needs to Know About Hormones & Fatigue with Haley Scellick, ARNP from First Responder Health and Wellness
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 EMSconnect On Shift, we’re joined by Haley Scellick, ARNP from F...
BLS Essentials: Tox Talk: What’s Poisoning Your Patient?
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 give BLS providers a practical, field-focused approach to identifying and managing ...