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The EMS field teaches us a lot—but not everything worth knowing happens on the ambulance.  It's an interesting field because I've never heard of a field that deviates more in reality from what the book shows you.

I'm Ian. Over the past three and a half decades I've worked in traditional street EMS, remote and battlefield medicine, and on international humanitarian missions that included acting as medical rescue specialist. Along the way I've learned that the best lessons don't always come from textbooks. 

Whether you're an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, police officer, nurse, physician, military medic, or someone who simply wants to better understand this profession, you're welcome here.

We'll talk about leadership, medicine, resilience, ethics, service, global experiences, and the moments that shape us long after the sirens stop. Sometimes the lessons will be practical. Sometimes they'll be personal. But they'll always be humorous and honest.

Welcome to Beyond the Rig.