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!
SRTC Rogue Medic Podcast
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 care in the challenging and dynamic environment of wildland firefighting. This comprehensive course combines classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and practical field exercises to prepare participants for the unique demands they may encounter while serving on Fireline incidents. Throughout the course, participants learn how to assess and treat injuries and medical emergencies commonly encountered in wildland firefighting, including burns, heat-related illnesses, trauma, and respiratory distress.
In addition to medical skills, participants learn about Fireline safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE), and the Incident Command System (ICS) structure to effectively integrate medical operations with fire suppression tactics and strategies. Practical scenarios and simulations are employed to reinforce learning and develop critical thinking and decision-making skills under pressure.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive the necessary certificates to be Fireline qualified and are equipped to serve as vital members of the Fireline medical team, providing essential care to injured personnel and contributing to the overall safety and success of wildland firefighting operations.
Host - Jason "Big J" Tartalone
Guest: Lauren "Lo" Lane
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