Valor Flight Crew

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• The Fatigue Factor: How Tired Crews Make Dangerous Decisions Part 1 | Ep 68 01.07.2026 1時間 17分

  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 one of us in aviation — fatigue. Joining us for this outstanding panel discussion is Hangar Z Podcast host Jack Schonely, along with highly respected aviator and former HEMS pilot Woody McClendon, whose decades of operational experienc...
• The Helicopter Air Ambulance Identity Crisis: Blending Aviation and Critical Care Part 3 | Ep 67 24.06.2026 50分

  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-provoking conversation about the powerful connection between identity, culture, and safety, in the air medical world. Together, we explore what really shapes safety culture inside high-risk organizations—from the policies written on paper to the behav...
• The Helicopter Air Ambulance Identity Crisis: Blending Aviation and Critical Care Part 2 | Ep 66 17.06.2026 50分

  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-provoking conversation about the powerful connection between identity, culture, and safety, in the air medical world. Together, we explore what really shapes safety culture inside high-risk organizations—from the policies written on paper to the behav...
• The Helicopter Air Ambulance Identity Crisis: Blending Aviation and Critical Care Part 1 | Ep 65 10.06.2026 48分

  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-provoking conversation about the powerful connection between identity, culture, and safety, in the air medical world. Together, we explore what really shapes safety culture inside high-risk organizations—from the policies written on paper to the behav...
• The Silence After Chaos: Culture Shock at 3000 ft Part 2 | Ep 64 03.06.2026 1時間 1分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, we sit down with Ashley Barnes for an honest and educational conversation about the realities of entering the world of flight medicine. Together, we explore the transition from ground emergency medical services (EMS) into critical care air medical transport, the steep learning curve many new providers experience, and the emo...
• The Silence After Chaos: Culture Shock at 3000 ft Part 1 | Ep 63 27.05.2026 1時間 2分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, we sit down with Ashley Barnes for an honest and educational conversation about the realities of entering the world of flight medicine. Together, we explore the transition from ground emergency medical services (EMS) into critical care air medical transport, the steep learning curve many new providers experience, and the emo...
• Episode 62 - Future Flight Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Leadership Part 2 20.05.2026 46分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. In this episode, we take a deep dive into a program that’s helping develop the next generation of leaders in our industry — the Future Flight Leaders initiative. Leadership in air medical transport goes far beyond clinical expertise or flight experience. It requires strong communication, mentorship, emotional intelligence, and the ability to guide teams through some o...
• Episode 61 - Future Flight Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Leadership Part 1 13.05.2026 45分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. In this episode, we take a deep dive into a program that’s helping develop the next generation of leaders in our industry — the Future Flight Leaders initiative. Leadership in air medical transport goes far beyond clinical expertise or flight experience. It requires strong communication, mentorship, emotional intelligence, and the ability to guide teams through some o...
• Episode 60 - Feel the HEAT: Training for Helicopter Emergencies - Part 2 06.05.2026 58分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. In this episode, we’re joined by Chelsea Sibold (clwhite3@carilionclinic.org) from Carilion Clinic Life-Guard to talk about a critical piece of aviation safety that often happens long before a mission ever launches—HEAT, or Helicopter Emergency Accident Training. Chelsea shares how realistic, hands-on training helps prepare aviation crews and first responders for the moment...
• Episode 59 - Feel the HEAT: Training for Helicopter Emergencies - Part 1 29.04.2026 54分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. In this episode, we’re joined by Chelsea Sibold (clwhite3@carilionclinic.org) from Carilion Clinic Life-Guard to talk about a critical piece of aviation safety that often happens long before a mission ever launches—HEAT, or Helicopter Emergency Accident Training. Chelsea shares how realistic, hands-on training helps prepare aviation crews and first responders for the moment...
• Episode 58 - Unexpected Turbulence: When the Patient Becomes the Threat Part 2 15.04.2026 1時間 5分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. In this episode, we’re talking about something that continues to impact healthcare providers across every setting — from the emergency department to ground EMS, and especially in the air medical environment — and that’s violence against healthcare workers. We’re joined by Jamie Moran and Jonna Meyer for an honest and powerful conversation about what providers are experienc...
• Episode 57 - Unexpected Turbulence: When the Patient Becomes the Threat Part 1 08.04.2026 1時間 8分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. In this episode, we’re talking about something that continues to impact healthcare providers across every setting — from the emergency department to ground EMS, and especially in the air medical environment — and that’s violence against healthcare workers. We’re joined by Jamie Moran and Jonna Meyer for an honest and powerful conversation about what providers are experienc...
• Episode 56 - No Rank Required: Leadership from the Front Line P2 01.04.2026 1時間

  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 sit down with Zane Atencio for a candid, practical conversation about what leadership really looks like on the front lines of emergency medical services. From the back of the ambulance to the flight deck, Zane shares his journey from fire medic to flight medic—and the lessons he’s learned about communication, accountability, and the responsibility tha...
• Episode 55 - No Rank Required: Leadership from the Front Line P1 25.03.2026 1時間 2分

  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 sit down with Zane Atencio for a candid, practical conversation about what leadership really looks like on the front lines of emergency medical services. From the back of the ambulance to the flight deck, Zane shares his journey from fire medic to flight medic—and the lessons he’s learned about communication, accountability, and the responsibility tha...
• Episode 54 - Small Town, Big Missions: A closer look into Big Bear Fire Aviation Part 2 18.03.2026 56分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. In this episode, we sit down with Ken Fox from Big Bear Fire Department for a grounded, real-world conversation about emergency medical services (EMS), aviation, and the communities we serve. From the challenges of aircraft operations in a small, seasonal, tourist town to the life-saving impact of air medical partnerships, Ken shares the realities of delivering critica...
• Episode 53 - Small Town, Big Missions: A closer look into Big Bear Fire Aviation Part 1 11.03.2026 55分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. In this episode, we sit down with Ken Fox from Big Bear Fire Department for a grounded, real-world conversation about emergency medical services (EMS), aviation, and the communities we serve. From the challenges of aircraft operations in a small, seasonal, tourist town to the life-saving impact of air medical partnerships, Ken shares the realities of delivering critica...
• Episode 52 - Mental Health Resilience with Kacee Griffin Part 2 04.03.2026 56分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. Today’s episode is different. It’s personal. It’s honest. And it’s one that so many in our community need to hear. Today, we sit down for a two-part episode with Kacee Griffin, a fellow flight nurse, as she shares her deeply courageous story about battling post-traumatic stress disorder, facing suicidal thoughts, and navigating the difficult road toward healing. This is a ...
• Episode 51 - Mental Health Resilience with Kacee Griffin Part 1 25.02.2026 54分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus. Today’s episode is different. It’s personal. It’s honest. And it’s one that so many in our community need to hear. Today, we sit down for a two-part episode with Kacee Griffin, a fellow flight nurse, as she shares her deeply courageous story about battling post-traumatic stress disorder, facing suicidal thoughts, and navigating the difficult road toward healing. This...
• Episode 50 - Raising the Safety Bar with VyClimb Part 2 18.02.2026 58分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. Today, we’re joined by Michael and Linda Benton from VyClimb for an honest, thoughtful, and incredibly relevant discussion on safety culture, organizational values, and leadership in aviation—especially in the air medical world. We dig into the real factors that shape safe operations every day: From psychological safety and communication, to fatigue and traini...
• Episode 49 - Raising the Safety Bar with VyClimb Part 1 11.02.2026 59分

  Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine. Today, we’re joined by Michael and Linda Benton from VyClimb for an honest, thoughtful, and incredibly relevant discussion on safety culture, organizational values, and leadership in aviation—especially in the air medical world. We dig into the real factors that shape safe operations every day: From psychological safety and communication, to fatigue and traini...