Welcome to In The Black - your go-to for real stories, real people, and real insight from the wildland fire world. Brought to you by The Journeyman, we interview seasoned pros, share education, tips on getting certified, landing jobs, and making the most of the season. Whether you're already on the line or just getting started, we've got you covered. Tune in and follow us Into The Black.
The Bachelor's Degree Every Paramedic Should Demand
Advancing the paramedic profession requires a shift toward higher education. Learn why degree requirements are the key to future growth. This discussion addresses the unique dual identity of emergency medical services providers who often feel caught between public safety and healthcare sectors. We examine the current professional landscape and the specific challenges that prevent paramedics from being fully integrated into the healthcare system. By analyzing the trajectory of nursing educati...
10 Jun 2026
Dynamic Minds in High-Pressure Jobs: EMS, Military, and Police
Chaos does not automatically break people. Sometimes it reveals who they are. We sit down with Melinda Whipple, program director of the Utah Tech University EMS program, to unpack what makes a great medic when the scene is loud, the patient is crashing, and the “right answer” is not sitting on a slide. We talk candidly about critical thinking in EMS, why judgment matters more than trivia, and how training has to match the reality of the street. We also go deeper than tactics. A lot of people...
2 Jun 2026
The Paramedic's Mistake in Wildland Fire Environments
The fire line doesn't care what you trained for. In wildland fire EMS and wilderness medicine, paramedics work hours from a hospital — and standard ER thinking breaks fast. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Miguel Pineda — emergency physician and wilderness medicine fellowship-trained doc — to break down what wildland fire EMS, wilderness medicine, and prehospital care actually look like when the calls are unpredictable and definitive care is hours away. Tree strikes, seizures, unstable ...
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