In this conversation, Kristie Randolph shares the heartbreaking story of her daughter Chloe, who was a victim of domestic violence and was brutally murdered by her, soon to be, ex-husband Mohamud "Gabriel" Abdikadir. Kristie discusses Chloe's life, her relationships, and the tragic events leading to her death. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by victims of domestic violence, the inadequacies of the legal system, and the formation of the Chloe Randolph Organization (CRO) to advocate for victims and raise awareness. Kristie's passion for helping others and her commitment to preventing domestic violence shines through as she discusses the future of CRO and the importance of community support.

In this conversation, Tyler Burns interviews Andy Grote, who shares his journey in public safety, detailing his career path from growing up in a firehouse to becoming an interim Director of an EMS agency. They discuss the evolution of EMS training, the role of advanced EMTs, and the importance of trauma care protocols, including the use of blood transfusions in emergencies. Andy also talks about his motivation to stay in the field, the establishment of MedTraining for community education, and the significance of emergency preparedness. The conversation wraps up with advice for new EMTs and paramedics, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and communication skills.https://medtrainingandconsulting.com/

It's EMS Week 2025! While a lot of people use this week (specifically those in EMS) to complain on social media about being underpaid, understaffed, and ran into the mud, I'm trying to encourage you to take a deep look into WHY you wanted to do this job in the first place.

In this episode, I discuss how your attitude towards coworkers and patients, plays a huge role in advancing the field of EMS. We all know EMS is the "bastard" child of healthcare and public safety, but it doesn't have to be.

I also discuss why it's important to prepare yourself as a brand new EMT or Paramedic for what you might deal with in the field. It's important to set yourself up for success so that you can work a long and healthy career in the field. There was so much more that I wanted to discuss, but for now, I'll leave you with this.