Back In Quarters

Back In Quarters

SSM Health EMS Program

Episodes 15
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
61%
Hosting
anchor.fm

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

Back In Quarters is a podcast for EMS providers, and all first responders featuring the kind of conversation that we'd have when we arrive back at the station after a call. In each episode we'll explore a topic that is timely, relevant and thought provoking. The podcast is primarily hosted by Critical Care Paramedic Dustin Weber who is joined by experts and special guests in each episode.

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Recent Episodes

S3E4 Under Positive Pressure | CPAP, BiPAP & Ventilators in the Field

Apr 13, 2026 33m

What do CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators really do—and how do you know when to use each one in the field?In this episode of Back in Quarters, Dustin Weber sits down with Thomas Krueger, critical care…

S3E3 Stroke of Genius: How EMS Supercharges Stroke Care

Feb 28, 2026 34m

This month on Back in Quarters, Dustin and Stephanie sit down with the St. Mary’s Stroke Team to uncover what really happens behind the scenes when a stroke patient hits the door—and why EMS is the…

S3E1 Just Culture in EMS – Turning Mistakes into Momentum

Dec 28, 2025 34m

What happens when EMS errors meet empathy? In this season opener of Back in Quarters, we sit down with Dr. Aurora Lybeck and Stephanie Lehman to unpack Just Culture—a philosophy that’s more than a…

S2E4 From Panic to Plan: What Really Happens After an Exposure

Dec 10, 2025 34m

Every EMS provider has that call they replay intheir head on the drive back to the station: the surprise needle stick, the bloody splash to the eye, the coughing mystery illness in the back of the…

S2E3 The Art of Doing Nothing — Why Clinical Restraint Saves Lives

Oct 22, 2025 28m

In this Back in Quarters episode, Dustin sits down with Dr. Kacey Kronenfeld, MD, an EMS & Emergency Medicine physician, to tackle a spicy idea that makes new providers sweat: sometimes the…

S2E2 Wisdom From the Field: Recognizing the Critically Ill Patient

Sep 25, 2025 33m

Guest: Stephanie Lehmann, BSN, RN, NRPIn this episode, Dustin Weber is joined by seasoned emergency nurse and paramedic Stephanie Lehmann, whose more than 23 years of EMS and ER experience bring a…

S2E1 Behind the Protocols: A conversation with Dr. Nick Wleklinski

Jul 16, 2025 24m

In this episode of Back In Quarters, we’re joined byDr. Nick Wleklinski to unpack the world of prehospital protocols. We explore what protocols really are, how they’re developed, and why they matter…

S1E4 It's Ok To Ask For Help | First Responder Peer Support

Dec 01, 2020 30m

In this episode of Back In Quarters, Dustin sits down with Chief Joe Pulvermacher and Lt. Rob Kunze of the Fitchburg Fire Department to discuss their pioneering peer support program.  The guests…

S1E4 Episode 4 Trailer

Nov 27, 2020 1m Trailer

On the next episode of Back In Quarters, Dustin sits down with Chief Joe Pulvermacher and Lt. Rob Kunze of the Fitchburg Fire Department to discuss first responder mental health, well-being, and how…

S1E3 The Ketamine Controversy | The facts about ketamine and why it's kind of a big deal

Nov 01, 2020 29m

Today, as we arrive Back in Quarters, host Dustin Weber and Dr. Aurora Lybeck discuss ketamine, a medication that has become controversial after recent media attention in some high profile cases.…

S1E1 Episode Three Trailer

Oct 28, 2020 1m Trailer

Dr. Aurora Lybeck sits down with host Dustin Weber to discuss Ketamine, a medication that has become controversial after recent media attention in some high profile cases.  Full episode available on…

S1E2 EMS is in your blood | Getting to know Dr. John Aguilar

Oct 01, 2020 32m

Dustin sits down with Dr. John Aguilar and get's to know this new EMS physician and fire fighter.  In a fun conversation we'll learn about Dr. Aguilar's background and what it means to be an EMS…

S1E2 Episode Two Trailer

Sep 17, 2020 1m Trailer

A preview of what's coming up as we arrive back in quarters in episode two of our podcast.

S1E1 He's Clearly Not Right | Medical Decision Making Capacity

Sep 01, 2020 56m

In this episode of Back in Quarters, Dustin & Dr. Kronenfeld discuss medical decision making capacity with Dr. Melanie Heniff.  Dr. Heniff is an emergency physician who is about to complete her…

S1E1 Episode One Trailer

Aug 25, 2020 1m Trailer

Check out this preview of our very first episode.  In episode one of Back in Quarters Dustin & Dr. Kronenfeld talk with Dr. Melanie Heniff, an emergency physician who is about to complete her…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Back In Quarters have?

Back In Quarters has published 15 episodes since August 2020, covering topics in Education.

Is Back In Quarters still active?

Back In Quarters is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 31m.

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