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Produced in partnership with ECHO (Every Coast Helicopter Operations), the Valor Flight Crew Podcast promotes the personnel and life-saving equipment behind helicopter air ambulance services.

Join hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider for in-depth interviews and expert insights from air medical personnel, pilots, communication specialists, and maintenance crews who play critical roles in airborne e... more

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and partnered with Valor Plus. 

Today's episode is a special collaboration with our friends from the Hangar Z Podcast, and we're tackling a topic that impacts every ... more

Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus.

In today’s episode, we are joined again by researcher, educator, and seasoned flight paramedic Russell Griffin for a thought-provo... more

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus.

In today’s episode, we are joined again by researcher, educator, and seasoned flight paramedic Russell Griffin for a thought-provo... more

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Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus.

In today’s episode, we are joined again by researcher, educator, and seasoned flight paramedic Russell Griffin for a thought-provo... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Barnes
GuestDiscussion on onboarding into flight medicine and culture
Flight medicine clinician
Episode: The Silence After Chaos: Culture Shock at 3000 ft Part 2 | Ep 64
John Hamilton
Echo team member who helped build Future Flight Leaders program
Echo / Every Coast Helicopter Operations
Episode: Episode 62 - Future Flight Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Leadership Part 2
Mike Cohen
Echo team member who helped build Future Flight Leaders program
Echo / Every Coast Helicopter Operations
Episode: Episode 62 - Future Flight Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Leadership Part 2
Chelsea Sibold
Linked to Carilion Life-Guard HEAT program
Carilion Life-Guard
Episode: Episode 59 - Feel the HEAT: Training for Helicopter Emergencies - Part 1
Jamie Moran
Paramedic, Kansas City Fire Department; Echo cohort member
Kansas City Fire Department / Echo
Episode: Episode 57 - Unexpected Turbulence: When the Patient Becomes the Threat Part 1
Jonna Meyer
Nurse with neonatal/pediatric transport background
Pediatric Neonatal Transport / Echo
Episode: Episode 57 - Unexpected Turbulence: When the Patient Becomes the Threat Part 1
Zane Atencio
Flight medic transitioning from fire medic to flight medic; frontline leadership perspective
PHI Air Medical (implied from context)
Episode: Episode 56 - No Rank Required: Leadership from the Front Line P2
Ken Fox
Paramedic with Big Bear Fire Department; aviation program lead
Big Bear Fire Department
Episode: Episode 53 - Small Town, Big Missions: A closer look into Big Bear Fire Aviation Part 1
Kacee Griffin
Flight nurse sharing her personal battle with PTSD and recovery
Echo Philadelphia (involvement with Echo)
Episode: Episode 51 - Mental Health Resilience with Kacee Griffin Part 1

Hosts

Mike Fadale
Host of Valor Flight Crew Podcast
Blake Shrider
Co-host of Valor Flight Crew Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Amazing content, awesome hosts!

    First episode was awesome! Love that VFC is bringing relevant, usable content in today’s ever-evolving landscape. It’s a great way to connect with others in the flight (& other) medical community, receive some education, and validate lived experiences as prehospital and emergency care providers. Bravely discussing everything from death-defying stories to the impact of PTSD, I really appreciate that the topics are thoughtful and real-world. This brings me into conversations to help me be the best... more

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    Outluvnsun
    United Statesa year ago

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Strong focus on well-being and resilience for responders.
Excellent guest mix with actionable leadership and safety takeaways.
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Episode 27 - Both Sides of the Skids: A HEMS Evolution from Provider to Patient Part 2
Q: You describe a pivotal medical event and your decision to seek care despite initial hesitation. What do you wish you had known or done differently at that moment?
I would have acted sooner, trusted my own intuition, and prioritized getting appropriate care earlier. The experience underscored that even experienced providers can ignore warning signs when fatigued or overwhelmed, and that listening to one's body and seeking expert input promptly can change outcomes.
Episode 27 - Both Sides of the Skids: A HEMS Evolution from Provider to Patient Part 2
Q: Jason, you've mentioned a couple of times that you felt burnout and even stepped back from HEMS at one point. Can you walk us through what led to that and how you found your way back into the field?
The burnout came from a combination of lack of organizational support for a just culture, relentless shifts, and the emotional weight of incidents. A health crisis forced a pause, and a dramatic health scare forced a reevaluation of priorities. The return happened gradually as I found ways to treat patients more thoughtfully, focus on teaching others, and reconnect with the core purpose of helping people in crisis.
Episode 23 - Mindset of the Resuscitationist: The calm inside the chaos Part 2
Q: How should debriefs be conducted to benefit the team as a whole?
Debriefs should be honest, non-accusatory, and focused on system-level RCA; they should acknowledge emotional impact, set the stage for improvement, and involve those with relevant clinical experience to ensure empathy and accuracy.
Episode 23 - Mindset of the Resuscitationist: The calm inside the chaos Part 2
Q: What tools or mnemonics help maintain performance under pressure?
Zero Point Survey for self-assessment; Beat the Stressful ( BTSF ) mnemonic for real-time regulation; box breathing for parasympathetic activation; and explicit self-talk to reground the team and outline immediate steps.
Episode 23 - Mindset of the Resuscitationist: The calm inside the chaos Part 2
Q: How do you apply the mindset of the resuscitationist to the entire crew on a helicopter?
By extending preparation, self-awareness, and structured communication to pilots, mechanics, comm specs, and medical crew, ensuring everyone understands the plan, anticipates challenges, and stays synchronized under stress.

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What is Valor Flight Crew about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on public-safety aviation, air medical operations, leadership, safety culture, and the well-being of frontline crews. Episodes frequently explore firsthand experiences from pilots, flight nurses, and ground personnel, paired with industry insights on data, governance, and cross-organizational partnerships. Notable strengths include candid resilience stories, practical safety and leadership takeaways, and a recurring focus on mental health, de-escalation, and teamwork in high-stakes environments. A distinctive angle is the integration of cross-promotions and ecosystem collaboration with partners like Echo and specialized aviation brands, making it useful for listeners who want real-world applicability for operations, traini... more

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