Spiked Out
Welcome to the Spiked Out Podcast - your go-to for real stories, real people, and real insight from the wildland fire world. Brought to you by The Journeyman, we interview seasoned pros, share education, tips on getting certified, landing jobs, and making the most of the season. Whether you're already on the line or just getting started, we've got you covered. Tune in and get Spiked Out with us.
Spiked Out
Latest Episodes
The Bachelor's Degree Every Paramedic Should Demand
Advancing the paramedic profession requires a shift toward higher education. Learn why degree requirements are the key to future growth.This discussion addresses the unique dual identity of emergency medical services providers who often...
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Building Medics Who Think When Everything Goes Wrong
Chaos does not automatically break people. Sometimes it reveals who they are. We sit down with Malinda Whipple, program director of the Utah Tech University EMS program, to unpack what makes a great medic when the scene is loud, the patient is ...
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The Paramedic's Mistake in Wildland Fire Environments
The fire line doesn't care what you trained for. In wildland fire EMS and wilderness medicine, paramedics work hours from a hospital — and standard ER thinking breaks fast.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Miguel Pineda — emergency ...
Sick vs Not Sick: Decisions That Saves Lives in the Wilderness
Two hours from the nearest hospital, “standard ER thinking” breaks fast. We’re joined by Dr. Miguel Pineda, an emergency physician and wilderness medicine fellowship trained doc, to talk about what actually matters when you’re doing EMS in aust...
