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 39 - Earn the Patch: Interview Principles
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Episode Description:
Getting the patch (or the job) isn’t about charm, scripted answers, or checking boxes. It’s about proving you’re ready to be trusted with the job, the team, and the mission. In this episode, we dive into what interview panels are really evaluating when they sit across from you. From mindset and preparation to professionalism under pressure, we unpack how candidates either earn credibility or quietly lose it before the interview even ends. Whether you’re interviewing for EMS, fire, SAR, or leadership roles, these principles apply anywhere standards matter and the patch has to be earned.
This isn’t about gaming the system. It’s about showing up as the kind of professional teams want beside them at 0300 when things go sideways.
Episode Outline
- What “Earn the Patch” actually means
- Preparation beyond the résumé
- Professionalism: before, during, and after the interview
- How interview panels assess mindset and character
- Answering scenario and pressure-based questions
- Common mistakes that cost candidates the patch
- Leaving a strong final impression
Hosts: Jason "Big J" Tartalone
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