SRTC Rogue Medic Podcast
Welcome to the Rogue Medic Podcast which is provided by Sergeant Rescue Training & Consulting. The Rogue Medic Podcast is hosted by Jason Tartalone & Jeff Kwiecien, where each month we could discuss anything from wilderness medicine & rescue to providership and field leadership! Our goal is to bring educational opportunities to our listeners and provide incite about topics we are passionate about! The Rogue Medic Podcast was started to reach our non-traditional and traditional EMS personnel. We also have set the mission to talk about different aspects of the job providing educational opportunities to refresher or update knowledge through the podcast! Want to know more about Sergeant Rescue? Head to our website at www.SergeantRescueTraining.com and you can see what we have to offer and what upcoming training events we have scheduled! If you have an idea for a topic that you would like to join us for or hear us talk about, or have any feedback for us, please reach out to us at Sergeant_RescueTng@outlook.com. Thanks for joining us!
Episodes
47 episodes
Episode 38 - Packaging For Success
Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into one of the most critical yet often overlooked skills in austere and wilderness medicine—patient packaging. Whether it’s a multi-system trauma on a scree slope, a hypothermic hiker de...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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39:01
Episode 37 - The Mentor You Needed
In this episode, we dive into the power of mentorship in EMS and why it matters now more than ever. Every provider remembers what it felt like starting out—unsure, overwhelmed, and hoping for someone to show them the ropes. This conversation ch...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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36:56
Episode 36 - Boots, Brains, and Backbone
Boots, Brains, and Backbone: The Weight of the FTOIn this episode, we get real about one of the most critical — and often underappreciated — roles in EMS: the Field Training Officer. Whether you're training fresh recruits or shapin...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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59:22
Episode 35 - Venom & Voices
Venom and Voices: A Conversation with Dr. Ben AboIn this thrilling and insightful episode, we’re joined by the legendary Dr. Ben Abo — emergency physician, medical toxinologist, and venomous animal expert. We dive deep into the wo...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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49:36
Episode 34 - SAR Management Principles
Episode Title: “The Principles of Search: Art, Urgency, and Strategy in SAR”When a person goes missing, time is critical—and so is the strategy. In this episode, we break down seven foundational truths that every Search and Rescue...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:23
Episode 33: SAR Medical Direction (Part 2)
In this episode, we delve into the Wilderness Medical Society’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Medical Direction of Search and Rescue (SAR) Teams. Join us as we explore the critical role of medical direction in SAR operations, uncover the...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:01:10
Episode 32 - The "Kobayashi Maru"
In this episode, we explore the use of "Kobayashi Maru" style no-win scenarios in medical training—situations designed to be unwinnable to teach providers about death, dying, and the emotional challenges of patient loss. Just like in Star Trek’...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:20:06
Episode 31 - Legalities of Search & Rescue
SAR Legalities: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Search and RescueSearch and Rescue (SAR) isn’t just about skill, courage, and determination—it’s also about understanding the legalities that can impact every mission. In this epis...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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58:00
Episode 30 - Wilderness Paramedic Upgrade
Are you ready to elevate your paramedic skills to thrive in the most challenging environments? In this episode, we dive into the Wilderness Paramedic Upgrade Course—a dynamic hybrid program that blends hours of online learning with 30 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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25:49
Episode 29 - The NWCG REMS Debacle (Part 3)
Part 3: "More Than Just Tools: Advanced Equipment for Rapid Extrication Teams – Part 2"In the second half of our equipment discussion, we explore the specialized and often overlooked gear that can make or break a wilderness rescue...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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2:00:53
Episode 28 - The NWCG REMS Debacle (Part 2)
Part 2: "Gear Up: Essential Equipment for Rapid Extrication Teams – Part 1"What should a properly outfitted Rapid Extrication team carry into the wilderness? In this first part of our two-part discussion, we focus on the critical ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:43:00
Episode 27 - The NWCG REMS Debacle (Part 1)
Part 1: "Breaking Down Rapid Extrication Modules: Team Composition & Standards"In this episode, we take a deep dive into the NWCG's Rapid Extrication Module (REM) document, analyzing what it lays out for team composition, role...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:28:09
Episode 26 - SAR Medical Direction (Part 1)
In this episode, we delve into the Wilderness Medical Society’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Medical Direction of Search and Rescue (SAR) Teams. Join us as we explore the critical role of medical direction in SAR operations, uncover the...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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52:33
Episode 25 - Redundancy in Rope Rescue
In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the critical topic of redundancy in rope rescue operations. Redundancy is was a fundamental principle in ensuring the safety and success of rescue missions, providing multiple layers of backup to mi...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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51:13
Episode 24 - "MAST" Trauma Care Concept
In today's episode, we tackle a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of trauma care: minimizing on-scene time to improve patient outcomes. Drawing from leading trauma courses like PHTLS, BTLS, and ITLS, we introduce a new acronym, MAST, designed...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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39:28
Episode 23 - Do SAR Certifications Matter?
In the high-stakes world of Search and Rescue (SAR), the difference between a successful mission and a tragic outcome often hinges on one crucial factor: certification. Join us in this compelling episode as we unravel the significance of certif...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:05:02
Episode 22 - The Fireline Medical Technician Course
What is the Fireline Medical Technician Course?The Fireline Medical Technician Course is an intensive training program designed to equip emergency medical personnel with the specialized skills and knowledge necessary to provide medical c...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:03:29
Episode 21 - Failure Is An Option
In this eye-opening episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the unconventional yet profoundly impactful learning tool that is failure, particularly within the realms of wilderness medicine and rescue simulations. Unpack the nuanced benefits a...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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37:01
Episode 20 - Pain Management Part Deux
In this episode, 'Pain Management Part Deux,' we continue our deep dive into the critical world of pain relief in emergency medicine. Join us as we explore some different strategies and new ideas from Jeff's perspective relating to managi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:43:35
Episode 19 - Pain Management
In this episode we dive deep into some concepts in pain management and how we can be more effective with it in the field. Whether that be on the street or in the back country pain is the patients problem and we need to be able to effectively ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:12:36
Episode 18 - Reflexive Tasks
On this episode we are going to explore some concepts to help build proficiency in your training environments. The concept we want to explore with you all today is reflexive task training. Reflex task training, often used in various fields such...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:52
Episode 17 - The 60% Provider - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the 60% provider. Part 1 was all Jason talking about the care and some safety aspects. In part to Jeff & Jason dive into some very different aspects and concepts of how being a 60% provider can be detrimental to the ser...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:24:10
Episode 16 - To Have or Have Not Austere Medical Care Training
On this episode the team analyzes why we should or should not possess austere medical care training! There are some obvious pros and a few obvious cons to having or seeking out austere medical care. Join us while our team digs deep into the why...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:17:22
Episode 15 - The 60% Provider
The term "60% Provider" refers to a scenario where a pre-hospital “professional,” typically highly trained and entrusted with people's lives, exerts only a fraction of their full potential. This concept is as detrimental to the provider as it i...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:53