In this episode, Chief John Esposito of the FDNY shares his journey through the fire service, discussing the differences between the roles of fire commissioner and fire chief, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges of leadership in emergency situations. He reflects on his early experiences as a firefighter, the significance of firehouse culture, and the impact of communication in a large department. Chief Esposito also addresses misconceptions about firefighting portrayed in Hollywood and emphasizes the importance of training and preparation in saving lives.

In this episode, The Salty Paramedic welcomes Ashlyn O'Dell, a passionate paramedic and content creator from the Kansas-Missouri area. Ashlyn shares her journey into EMS, starting from her high school days watching medical dramas to becoming a paramedic during the tumultuous early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the various roles she has taken on in EMS, her experiences with content creation, and the challenges of navigating the healthcare landscape as a young female provider. Ashlyn emphasizes the importance of understanding the living conditions of patients and the unique challenges faced by EMS professionals, including the emotional toll of the job and the need for mental health awareness.

Join The Salty Paramedic as he discusses in depth death notifications, ketamine therapy & more with Dr. Alexandra Jabr who has a PhD in in Psychology and has been a Licensed Paramedic with 20 years of EMS experience.

Join The Salty Paramedic as he discusses many topics with Electric Medic (formerly WhatsGood24/7) such as life working as a paramedic on a cruise ship, the stresses of being a new paramedic and much more!

Join The Salty Paramedic as he discusses with Nurse Stankk how his online persona came to be, the challenges of being a nurse in today's society and a lot of hilarious banter! Grab your Salty Paramedic merch on TheSaltyParamedic.com for 10% off up until Christmas Day with code "Salty"!

Join The Salty Paramedic as he delves into a deep discussion with one of the biggest reasons he got into public service: his dad.

Join The Salty Paramedic in a conversation with Kalamazoo Public Safety Public Information Officer Zach Hamelton and Lt. Tim Loso as they discuss the process of filming a professional 6 part docuseries on the life on calls and at the station for Kalamazoo Public Safety working as firefighters.

Join The Salty Paramedic in a conversation with Fireman Lance as he discusses life as a firefighter/paramedic and making people laugh through his hilarious skits about on the job experiences.