Chad Hollingsworth is no stranger to emergency service. He has served over 20 years as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Nurse, and Educator. We have all had a call that haunts us. In this month’s podcast, Chad Hollingsworth discusses a call with Eric that could have haunted him, but he has turned the tragedy of the mission into something many have and will learn from. You will want to listen, most likely several times, to this robust conversation on achieving mental strength.

EMS Director Brent Dyer joins Eric Clauss this month to talk about leading a team, and oneself, through the most challenging situations and calls.

On behalf of TEMSEA, this episode is dedicated to all the emergency responders and emergency department clinicians serving those of the Convent School shooting in Nashville, Tn. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have ever been affected by these tragic events. We hope this episode has been helpful to you.

In this episode, Eric Clauss joins Dr. Travis McCall. Dr. McCall is a critical care paramedic and nurse who recently obtained his doctorate in nursing. Eric and Dr. McCall explore the emotional toll secondary trauma has on various emergency medical professionals, the concept of secondary trauma, and how to recognize and deal with its effects.