MEDIC Solutions

10/29/2025

The generosity of porcine organ donors 🐷🐽🐖 allowed our EMT 360 class to engage in a unique learning experience, dissecting hearts and kidneys and ventilating lungs with and without peep. Notably, CPR certification is not required for our 360 class; instead, we deliver BLS CPR training after the lab to promote a more comprehensive understanding of anatomy, pathophysiology, and resuscitation science.🚑🚑

10/22/2025

Volunteer? Stop by and be heard!

Tonight at 8PM! Join our Wednesday Night Podcast as we tackle the “decline of volunteerism” myth. Kelly and I will share what we’re hearing nationwide—and why we think the story isn’t over yet. Bring a volunteer friend and jump into the conversation!

We’ll share what we’ve seen and then open the floor for your thoughts. Smaller groups lately, so bring a friend—let’s get some fresh voices in the mix!
Volunteer EMS/VFEMS only — please include your name and state in the chat when you join.

🎧 Recorded sessions (and soon, full videos!) will be posted in Dropbox soon.
@@topfansDM for the link before 7:45!

10/15/2025

EMS volunteers-share your thoughts on what EMTS are not getting in the classroom, and how to give them a professional welcome to the field from day one.

Reminder for podchat 8pm EDT. Tonight, we’ll be discussing 'Seat-of-Your-Pants' EMS. I think we can do better. We can also continue last week's conversation about what is missing in EMS education and how to help new EMTs feel confident, competent, and proud of the profession.
Let’s stop the “just wing it” culture and bring back accountability, teamwork, and pride in doing things right.
No more "but, but..." excuses.
Join the conversation and share your thoughts on how we can fix it this.
If you are joining for the first time, DM this page up until 7:30 pm for the link. Please put your full name and state in the chat when you are admitted to the session.🎤🎧🎬🚑🚒🚑🚒

10/13/2025

Yo, EMS peeps, I'd appreciate it if you'd take this survey.
We all wish someone would take our mental health more seriously, and these people are. They need the data.

If the QR code won't work, there's a link in comments.

10/08/2025

Stop in and be heard!

🚑 Wednesday Night Volunteer EMS Podcast – 8 PM (ET)

Reminder! Join us tonight for our open mic session - a relaxed, come-as-you-are discussion for volunteer EMS providers of all levels.

Bring your questions, share your experiences, or ask for advice. Whether you need ideas, support, or just good conversation, this is your space to connect. Sometimes there are 2 of us, sometimes there are 20+

If you’re new to the podcast, please introduce yourself in the chat with your name and state. For everyone’s safety and privacy, anonymous or fake profiles won’t be admitted.
Let’s keep the conversation moving forward!
@topfans
https://tinyurl.com/redesigningvolunteerEMS
Meeting ID:895 5382 5961

10/01/2025

Stop by and join the conversation!

Reminder for tonight's podcast at 8pm EDT!
Tonight's conversation-Confidence, Retention, and the Future of EMS
At the Ct Expo, I presented a session on how building confidence in EMTs and EMT students directly affects retention. When mentoring, structured on-boarding, and professional development are missing, the results are predictable—33% of new EMTs don’t last a year in the field.
I also want to share my experiences both attending and presenting sessions, and in particular, the powerful closing keynote on the future of EMS by Donnie Woodyard Jr.
My greatest challenge as an educator and consultant has been the struggle of dragging volunteer EMS—sometimes kicking and screaming—into present-day reality. I know many of you are making progress in your own agencies, and I would love to have you share what has worked so far.
Link is in the comments!🎤🎬🎧🚑🚑🚑🚑

09/17/2025

Stop by at 8pm tonight, the link is in the comments because FB does not like "links". All volunteers welcome, this is an important subject that many service leaders have difficulty approaching, and this group is a safe space for the discussion. Open forum discussion facilitated by Nancy & Kelly.

🚑 **Redesigning Volunteer EMS – Tonight’s Podcast** 🚑
The Zoom link is in the comments.
Tonight, we will continue the conversation on Community Engagement and Informed Community Self-Determination for EMS.

Collaboration is sometimes difficult to get started, but it’s also the only way rural and volunteer nonprofit EMS will survive. Regionalization or county-based EMS isn’t a matter of *if*—it’s *when*.
The real question is: who will decide what that looks like?

Those decisions will be made by the people who show up before the crisis, not when it is too late.
Hope to see you all tonight
🎬🎤🎧🚑🚒
@followerst@topfans

08/24/2025

To all prospective EMTs and EMS squad chiefs in the North Country...
.. introducing EMT 360, a new EMT class coming for Franklin, St. Lawrence and Clinton Counties! Hybrid classroom designed to accommodate the busy schedules of adult learners, emphasizing critical thinking and clinical decision-making, and far more patient contacts and clinical exposure than traditional EMT classes!

Click the QR code to sign up!

08/13/2025

All volunteers are welcome to join; the link is in the comments.

Just a reminder for tonight's podcast-podchat at 8pm! I know everyone is busy, tonight will be open to whatever is currently on your mind.
My current project emphasizes the importance of collaboration among agencies; it is the only way to achieve success and sustainability. Let's hear your thoughts!
Link in the comments below.
@topfans

08/06/2025

EMS and FD volunteers stop by and say hi!
Chatham House and Sacred Cow Rules Apply, and no whining!😏

*Wednesday Night Podcast Reminder-8pm EDT
Tonight, we will revisit strategic planning and discuss how it should inform your recruitment and retention programs, budgeting priorities, and community education efforts. Last week, we heard some strategies that are working for squads both large and small.
I have some new tools I am developing, and some of our high-performing chiefs have shared their plans.
Working together is the only way forward, and I appreciate the opportunity to hear ideas and solutions from so many dedicated volunteers every week. 🚑🚒🚑🚒🚑🎙 @topfans

08/04/2025

Looking forward to seeing many friends, and attending great education sessions EMS & FIRE PRO Expo next month! 🚑🚑🔥

🚨 Look Who's Presenting at the 2025 EMS & FIRE PRO Expo! 🚨

We’re proud to welcome Nancy Magee, NREMT, EMSI, CIC to this year’s powerful lineup of educators and thought leaders! 🙌

With 26 years of EMS experience and a 35-year background in business, marketing, and consulting, Nancy brings a rare blend of frontline insight and strategic expertise to the stage. She's served as a volunteer EMT, career AEMT, field training supervisor, and currently works as a consultant, educator, and Managing Partner at MEDIC Training Solutions, LLC.

Nancy is a nationally recognized subject matter expert on volunteer EMS, known for her workshop series, "Redesigning Volunteer EMS – A Volunteer Survival Guide," presented across the country. She’s the host of the "Redesigning Volunteer EMS" podcast, a featured author on EMS1.com, and a contributor to Dr. Bledsoe’s Paramedic Care textbook.

🧠 If you’re looking to tackle leadership, recruitment, retention, and funding challenges in volunteer EMS — this is a session you cannot miss!

🗓️ September 25–27, 2025
📍 Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort
🎤 60+ speakers | 100+ classes | 150+ exhibitors
🚑 40+ vehicles in the FREE Exhibit Hall
🎉 Evening events – including a night at Comix Roadhouse with Hazzard County!

👉 Register now at www.emspro.org | www.firepro.org

07/23/2025

All volunteers are welcome, love to hear new ideas from around the country🚑🚒🎤🎧
Sometimes we have 2 of us, sometimes 20+
It is a “ no whining zone”, and Sacred Cow rules always apply!
(Link in the comments)

Podcast /Podchat Tonight EDT!
Tonight's conversation will focus on why agencies seem to be stuck in neutral (or in reverse) despite the increasing urgency of the need for change. What would help create the courage to make difficult decisions, have hard conversations, and raise the bar instead of lowering it to accommodate toxic members or schedule deficiencies? Education opportunities: leadership, communication skills, and organizational management? Support from members, neighboring services, and municipal government?

What can those who are not in a position of authority do to effect change before they become another retention failure? How can they "deal" with the current environment while trying to address ongoing or increasing problems in the service?

I look forward to your input and ideas! 🎬🎤🎧🚑🚒