Michael Callahan had no doubts about enrolling in the FDNY EMS academy following his graduation from the University of Arizona in 2024. Tune in to hear about his training to become an EMT, how the events of 9/11 continue to shape the values of the FDNY, and his transition from high school to college amidst the COVID-19 pandemic (with a digression into our high school basketball team).

Much love, one love!

Topics discussed:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:01:34 - Becoming an EMT for the FDNY

0:08:55 - Transition from EMT academy to working in the field

0:13:58 - Sense of purpose working for FDNY and potential to transition to fire side

0:18:17 - Schedule and managing night shifts as an EMT

0:30:25 - Learning goals as an EMT

0:31:37 - Advice for someone calling 911

0:32:45 - Nutrition

0:36:52 - Responding to calls as an EMT

0:40:31 - Impact of 911, continued impact on FDNY, and second hand accounts

0:50:55 - Impact of COVID-19 on high-school, athletics, and transition to college

1:04:42 - Hobbies and inter-first responder sports

1:08:14 - Goal for how NY perceive first responders