Valor Flight Crew
Produced in partnership with ECHO (Every Coast Helicopter Operations), the Valor Flight Crew Podcast promotes the personnel and life-saving equipment behind helicopter air ambulance services.
Join hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider for in-depth interviews and expert insights from air medical personnel, pilots, communication specialists, and maintenance crews who play critical roles in airborne emergency response.
Both members of the ECHO team, Mike and Blake, have diverse backgrounds in public safety aviation and leadership, allowing them to bring unique perspectives and expertise to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast.
Valor Flight Crew
Episode 1 - Critical Care in the Wild
Welcome to another episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine!
In today’s episode we are joined by a true innovator in search-and-rescue and emergency medical services: Miles Randell, president of Technical Evacuation Advanced Aero Medical—better known as TEAAM.
Miles brings a wealth of experience as he shares the challenges of delivering life-saving care in the remote wilderness of British Columbia.
From the formation of TEAAM, to their fleet of aircraft, resources, and training that keep their operations running, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how they bridge the gaps in pre-hospital care. But this episode isn’t just about logistics and rescues—it’s also about the people.
Miles opens up about the critical importance of mental health support for first responders, the personal experiences that shaped TEAAM's supportive culture, and how they’re breaking down stigmas around seeking help. It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, innovation, and the profound impact TEAAM has on communities and lives.
So, stay tuned for this exciting episode.
Thank you to our sponsors Metro Aviation, Precision Aviation Group and Spectrum Aeromed.