EMSconnect On Shift

About EMSconnect On Shift

The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect is where first responders continue the conversation after the call. Hosted by EMS educator Shaun Pitts, each episode brings together paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, physicians, educators, and industry leaders to explore the topics that shape our profession. From clinical medicine and patient care to leadership, mental health, education, career development, and the realities of life in emergency services, we cover the conversations that happen when the radios are quiet. Whether you’re on your commute, between calls, or finally enjoying some time off, you’ll leave every episode with practical insights, fresh perspectives, and ideas you can take back to your next shift. Because learning doesn’t stop when the call ends. The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect. Real conversations. Better providers. Stronger responders.

Publisher

EMSconnect, LLC

Category

education · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Nov 2021

Latest episode

26 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

94 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Aug 2026

   The Black Cloud: When the Shit Show Follows You Home

   Send us Fan Mail What happens when the calls don't end when your shift does? On this episode of The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect, Shaun sits down with firefighter/paramedic Laelen for a raw and honest conversation about the ways EMS can change you over time—and what happens when the weight of the job starts following you home. Laelen shares her journey from volunteer EMT to paramedic, FTO, educator, and firefighter/paramedic, along with the story behind earning a reputation as a “shit sh...

2. 

   26 Jul 2026

   What I Wish I Knew: The Lessons Every Rookie Firefighter Learns Too Late with Nic Pluskota

   Send us Fan Mail Starting a career in EMS or the fire service can be exciting, overwhelming, and full of lessons no one teaches you in class. In this episode, I sit down with Nic Pluskota to talk about everything rookie. From earning trust in the station to avoiding common mistakes, Nic shares honest advice and practical insights that every new provider—and even seasoned veterans mentoring the next generation—should hear. We dive into what to expect during those critical first few years, the ...

3. 

   27 Apr 2026

   Care vs. Clarity: Should Empathy Step Back on Scene?

   Send us Fan Mail EMS training is designed to build competence, but it often fails to prepare providers for the chaos, complexity, and human side of real-world calls. In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, we break down insights from EMS1’s reader response article: https://www.ems1.com/ems-training-and-education/ems1-readers-respond-whats-the-biggest-gap-between-training-and-real-world-calls and bring it into the reality of the street. According to frontline providers, the biggest gaps in E...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

349

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

33 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

82

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