Finding new solutions to old problems

Published: Sept. 14, 2023, 4:18 p.m.

This episode of Inside EMS is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit\xa0lexipol.com.\nInside EMS has been serving up industry news and hot topics for 10 years, with over 600 shows and about 2 million listens!\nIn this episode, our cohosts, \xa0Chris Cebollero\xa0and\xa0Kelly Grayson\xa0discuss the importance of getting outside your rig, your agency and your silo to learn from others.\nOur dynamic duo break down an article from rural EMS expert Nancy Magee on the top 10 reasons to attend EMS conferences.\nMemorable quotes\n\u201cIf you\u2019ve seen one EMS squad, you\u2019ve seen one EMS squad, and way too many agencies only know their way of doing things, and they kind of stagnate \u2013 or they run the risk of stagnating \u2013 if they don\u2019t get outside their own little bubble and see the ways that other agencies are doing things.\u201d \u2014 Kelly Grayson\n\u201cIf you feel like you\u2019re the smartest person in the room; you\u2019re in the wrong room.\u201d \u2014 Kelly Grayson\n\u201cThere are people who are doing the work in organizations who are far more advanced than you are.\u201d \u2014 Chris Cebollero\n\u201cThere are very few new problems under the sun.\u201d \u2014 Kelly Grayson\nListen in as they discuss:\nGetting out of your comfort zone/tearing down your silos\nThe benefit of networking \u2013 seeing what\u2019s working for other agencies\nHow enthusiasm is infectious\nAdditional resources\n10 reasons to attend EMS conferences\nEMS World Expo 2023: Welcome to New Orleans\nCan\u2019t make it to EMS World Expo?\nRate and review\nCatch a new episode every Friday on\xa0Apple\xa0Podcasts,\xa0YouTube,\xa0PodBean,\xa0Amazon Music,\xa0Stitcher,\xa0Spotify, and\xa0RSS feed.\nEnjoying the show? Please take a moment to\xa0rate and review us on\xa0Apple Podcasts.\xa0Contact the Inside EMS team at\xa0theshow@ems1.com\xa0to share ideas, suggestions and feedback, or if you\u2019d like to join us as a guest. LIST