For 14 years, the Inside EMS podcast helped drive conversations shaping the profession. Across nearly 900 episodes, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson examined hot topics affecting providers and leaders, from field operations and clinical decision-making to technology adoption, workforce challenges and agency leadership. With more than 2.3 million downloads and listeners in 51 countries, the podcast built a lasting archive of practical insight, debate and perspective for every stage of an EMS career.
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Sep 14, 2023
Sep 14, 2023
27 min
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Inside EMS has been serving up industry news and hot topics for 10 years, with over 600 shows and about 2 million listens!
In this episode, our cohosts, Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the importance of getting outside your rig, your agency and your silo to learn from others.
Our dynamic duo break down an article from rural EMS expert Nancy Magee on the top 10 reasons to attend EMS conferences.
Memorable quotes
“If you’ve seen one EMS squad, you’ve seen one EMS squad, and way too many agencies only know their way of doing things, and they kind of stagnate – or they run the risk of stagnating – if they don’t get outside their own little bubble and see the ways that other agencies are doing things.” — Kelly Grayson
“If you feel like you’re the smartest person in the room; you’re in the wrong room.” — Kelly Grayson
“There are people who are doing the work in organizations who are far more advanced than you are.” — Chris Cebollero
“There are very few new problems under the sun.” — Kelly Grayson
Listen in as they discuss:
- Getting out of your comfort zone/tearing down your silos
- The benefit of networking – seeing what’s working for other agencies
- How enthusiasm is infectious
Additional resources
- 10 reasons to attend EMS conferences
- EMS World Expo 2023: Welcome to New Orleans
- Can’t make it to EMS World Expo?
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