EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

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Explore the forefront of EMS leadership with Rob Lawrence on the ‘EMS One-Stop’ Podcast. Tackling critical issues like staffing, service delivery and operational challenges, each episode delves into the latest in patient care enhancement, EMS technology advancements; and emerging trends like AI, telehealth, quality improvement and alternate destinations with industry experts.

Rob Lawrence brings to the table his extensive expertise from decades of service spanning the American Ambulance Association, AIMHI, Richmond Ambulance Authority, Pro EMS, Prodigy EMS Education and the East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust.

Stay informed with the latest EMS industry news, organizational updates and inspiring agency success stories. Tune in to the ‘EMS One-Stop’ Podcast for a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of EMS leadership in today’s dynamic prehospital care landscape.

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FEATURED EPISODES

Disaster Management

EMS in the ash zone: Alaska’s Mount Spurr and the volcanic challenge

From off-grid residents to 96-hour response timelines, Deputy Director Tracey Loscar shares how Alaskan EMS plans for volcanic eruptions, extreme remoteness and respiratory threats

April 22, 2025 09:40 AM

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Patient Care & Compassion

The human side of EMS: Culture, compassion and clinical courage

April 03, 2025 10:53 AM

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EMS Training and Education

Future-proofing EMS: How a new course is building results-driven problem solvers

April 01, 2025 09:29 AM

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MOST POPULAR EPISODES

Fitness & Health

Sleep, safety & fatigue: Improving EMS health with Dr. Dan Patterson

March 27, 2025 12:15 PM

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EMS Training and Education

Thriving under pressure

March 15, 2025 09:00 AM

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Legal Issues

Empowering female first responders

March 14, 2025 09:40 AM

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Infectious Diseases

Emerging threat update: Avian influenza, measles, Mpox, Ebola, seasonal flu

March 06, 2025 12:31 PM

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Recruitment & Retention

The $21M Texas EMS recruitment and retention initiative

March 03, 2025 11:06 AM

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Paramedic Chief

‘The leader must own it’: General Robert Neller on ethical leadership and adaptability

February 21, 2025 11:54 AM

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MORE EPISODES

Disaster Management

EMS in the ash zone: Alaska’s Mount Spurr and the volcanic challenge

From off-grid residents to 96-hour response timelines, Deputy Director Tracey Loscar shares how Alaskan EMS plans for volcanic eruptions, extreme remoteness and respiratory threats

April 22, 2025 09:40 AM

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Patient Care & Compassion

The human side of EMS: Culture, compassion and clinical courage

Live from ABC 360, keynote speaker Catherine Kuhlmann and Doug Wolfberg join the podcast to dive into stories of resilience and responsibility

April 03, 2025 10:53 AM

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EMS Training and Education

Future-proofing EMS: How a new course is building results-driven problem solvers

In this EMS One-Stop episode, Dr. Dave Williams explains how a new master’s-level course will empower leaders to solve systemic challenges using proven methodologies — and why quality must be a leadership priority

April 01, 2025 09:29 AM

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Fitness & Health

Sleep, safety & fatigue: Improving EMS health with Dr. Dan Patterson

“Fatigue isn’t just about feeling tired. It’s a physiological and cognitive state that directly impacts decision-making, reaction times and the ability to perform under pressure.”

March 27, 2025 12:15 PM

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EMS Training and Education

Thriving under pressure

Incorporating diverse perspectives and solutions from both within and outside the EMS community to foster a better future for EMS professionals

March 15, 2025 09:00 AM

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Legal Issues

Empowering female first responders

The founders of the Women in Emergency Services association discuss their mission

March 14, 2025 09:40 AM

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Infectious Diseases

Emerging threat update: Avian influenza, measles, Mpox, Ebola, seasonal flu

Dr. Alex Isakov offers updates and insights for EMS professionals on navigating the infectious disease landscape

March 06, 2025 12:31 PM

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Recruitment & Retention

The $21M Texas EMS recruitment and retention initiative

State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas’ data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers

March 03, 2025 11:06 AM

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Paramedic Chief

‘The leader must own it’: General Robert Neller on ethical leadership and adaptability

The Marine Corps Commandant discusses the evolving challenges in public safety, emphasizing training, decision-making and the impact of emerging technologies

February 21, 2025 11:54 AM

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EMS Management

Rob Lawrence appointed President of the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration

With over 30 years of EMS leadership in both the U.S. and the U.K., Lawrence brings extensive experience to support AIMHI’s mission

February 17, 2025 04:58 PM

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Legal Issues

Lessons from the McClain case: Protecting first responders and improving EMS practices

The defense attorneys representing one of the firefighters share the legal and operational lessons from this high-profile case, emphasizing documentation, training and BWCs

February 03, 2025 12:46 PM

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Paramedic Survival

Navigating extreme weather: Insights from DHS Chief Meteorologist, Sunny Wescott

Explore the intersection of severe weather and emergency services with forecasting trends, infrastructure vulnerabilities and the importance of proactive planning

January 29, 2025 12:41 PM

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Mass Casualty Incidents

From chaos to command: Lessons from the New Year’s Day tragedy in New Orleans

Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders

January 27, 2025 11:22 AM

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EMS Advocacy

Ambulance thefts, bed delays & response times: Tackling tough EMS issues

This episode reveals data-driven insights into tiered response models, community funding wins, and the growing role of local stories in national EMS advocacy

December 27, 2024 10:33 AM

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Inside EMS Podcast

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Year in Review

The podcasts that kept EMS talking: EMS1’s most-listened to episodes of 2024

Insights, challenges and future directions: Highlighting the most compelling discussions that shaped EMS this year

December 10, 2024 11:36 AM

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Body Cameras

An inside look at the New Orleans EMS body-worn camera program

Chris Keller on how BWCs enhance patient care documentation, bolster staff safety and provide an unbiased account of events

November 21, 2024 12:53 PM

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Airway Management

NEMSQA 2024: Dr. Jeff Jarvis on airway safety and the path to EMS improvement

In a deep dive into NEMSQA’s 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care

October 30, 2024 10:52 AM

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Whole Blood

Stop the bleed, fill the tank – The New Orleans EMS blood program

From trauma to GI bleeds, New Orleans EMS transforms patient outcomes with groundbreaking pre-hospital blood administration

October 29, 2024 10:44 AM

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EMS Management

Quality as an organizational strategy

Build systems where staff can be rock stars: Insights from Drs. Dave Williams and Jonathan Studnek

October 07, 2024 10:41 AM

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Paramedic Chief

Cultivating the next generation of EMS

Leadership development, emotional intelligence and the importance of mentorship

October 04, 2024 12:00 PM

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Inside EMS Podcast

EMS Management

Mastering data and EMS performance metrics with Mike Taigman

Exploring how data informs change, improves clinical outcomes and drives leadership decisions

September 18, 2024 11:42 PM

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EMS Advocacy

Measuring how well we are doing

Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times

August 02, 2024 11:55 AM

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Infectious Diseases

H5N1 (and other infectious diseases) update with Dr. Alex Isakov

Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to the current U.S. H5N1 outbreak, bird and swine flus

August 01, 2024 11:02 AM

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Paramedic Chief

Be consistent, fair and resilient: Leadership insights from EMS COOs

Carly Strong and Danielle Thomas dive into people managing in EMS

July 18, 2024 11:46 AM

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Paramedic Chief

Unleashing leadership audacity

Introducing Mary Meeks, the 2024 Jack Stout Fellow

July 11, 2024 11:10 AM

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Behavioral Health

Boosting behavioral health services with innovative partnerships

Cape Fear Valley MIH collaborates with community organizations to enhance care for mental health and substance use challenges

June 03, 2024 11:17 AM

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Paramedic Survival

Leadership, whole blood and EMS safety insights

Report and commentary from the North Carolina EMS Expo 2024

May 14, 2024 10:36 AM

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Billing and Administration

A billion dollars of savings: The legacy of ET3

Matt Zavadsky discusses the CMS disclosure and the latest in the move to fund treatment in place

May 13, 2024 12:18 PM

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EMS Advocacy

The Ways and Means to ensure resilient emergency medical care

Ed Racht and Matt Zavadsky recount their EMS advocacy testimony to the U.S. House Committee

April 03, 2024 01:59 PM

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Pioneers in practice: Case studies in community paramedicine

EMS One-Stop: Creating a major IMPACT

An inside look at Guilford County’s award-winning program response to low-acuity and behavioral health calls

February 26, 2024 12:17 PM

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