Mark from South Central MN EMS returns with Jordan Keesling. Jordan provides updates on the Joyride program and some Child Passenger safety events.  We meet Holly Wallace, EMT/RN and Director of St James Ambulance and Kassidy Larsen, EMT/LPN and hear their healthcare EMS journeys.

Mark brings guests Sara Burton-Paramedic, Ambulance Operations Manager-Ridgeview Ambulance, Jordan Keesling-Blue Earth/Nicollet Counties SAFE Roads Coordinator and Gabe Cornish-Lieutenant with the Minnesota State Patrol, to Talk of the Town today!  We hear their stories and talk about what they face in their jobs. Don’t forget TZD ! Get a ride home!!

Mark Griffith joins us on Talk of the Town today, along with Terena Wilkens, Sarah Sundve, & Sheila Denton, to discuss some new safety updates for the region, their journeys in public safety, and the Mankato Marathon coming up this weekend. 

Mark Griffith with South Central MN EMS returns to Talk of the Town with guests; Shawn Stoermann, Gary Zvorak and Roman Hagen.  Listen in as we learn their stories of contribution the EMS world.

On today’s Talk of the Town, we have Mark Griffith-Executive Director of South Central MN EMS talking about EMS Health and Wellness workshop going on today Aug. 23 until Sunday Aug. 25th, National Preparedness Month and Traffic Safety Day in St. Peter. Amy Brown-Paramedic & Intensive Care Paramedic Instructor at South Central talks of her EMS background, how she got into her career and all the exciting things she’s experienced in EMS, Ian Pearson-Paramedic Program Director of South Central College tells his story of EMS and the best moments he’s had. Ann Erdmann-EMT & Truman Ambulance tells her experiences in EMS as a mother. Our final guest Zach Morrow-South Central EMS Rehab Coordinator talks rehabilitation and what inspires him to stay in EMS.

Executive Director of South Central MN EMS Mark Griffith in today to talk about Legislative changes; expired EMR, EMT, Paramedic reinstatement, recruiting updates for Ribfest August 1st through the 4th for Joyride and EMS Mental Health and Wellness Conference on August 23-25.

Becky Griebel, Paramedic & EMS Coordinator of South Central talks about her background and opportunities she’s had. How EMS has changed her life and the evolution of EMS education and its challenges. You can reach out to Becky at 507-389-7319 to set up for any interested classes you may have.

Our last guest; Mankato Police Officer and Critical Incident Debriefing Team Member Chad Honetschlager talks his public service journey, what traffic enforcement and education looks like in Mankato and Ribfest Joyride & Mankato DPS outreach.

For anybody attending Ribfest to ensure safety, they have provided a QR code where you can collect a $15 voucher from Uber so you can get home safely.

Happy EMS Week!  Mark Griffith with South Central MN EMS returns with guests Larry Thornhill, Jordan Keesling and Sheila Denton. They share a bit about their backgrounds and stories of EMS Service.

Mark with South Central MN EMS joins Lisa Kaye today with guests Sarah Sundve, Brooke Morris, Kenzie Wilcox, Stevie Johnson, and Ryan Marti. Meet them and learn their stories and how you can help!

Mark Griffith with South Central EMS Service is in studio and we meet Stan Stocker (Director-Le Center Ambulance, President of MN EMS Association) and Jay Ragalie (Paramedic, North Memorial Ambulance).

Mark Griffith Executive Director of South Central MN EMS and Paula Thomas, paramedic & Director of Springfield Ambulance come in to talk with Lisa about their careers in emergency services.

Executive Director of South Central MN EMS talks about CPR/AED Awareness Month, legislative changes, how YOU can help EMS and recruiting updates on the recent flooding. Talk of the Town was also joined by Rhonda Ingebritson, Captain of Lake Crystal Area Ambulance Service-talks of her family & her experience in EMS and SCRUBS camp. Last but not least, Life Coach Kenzie Ingebrand on what it’s like to provide life coaching to EMS providers and exercises to try at home to help with stress.