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Bonus Episode 02 – Steve Norman: Finding Home in EMS

Bonus Episode 02 – Steve Norman: Finding Home in EMS In this bonus interview, Mike sits down with Steve Norman, Paramedic and District Medic with Indianapolis EMS, for an inspiring look at mentorship, growth, and the journey from small-town EMT to big-city provider. From his first ride-along in West Virginia to coordinating a multi-agency Complex Coordinated Terror Attack (CCTA) workshop at EMS World Expo 2025, Steve shares how training, teamwork, and teaching others have shaped his career — and what it means to truly “find home” in EMS. They talk about the leap from rural medicine to a high-volume city system, the birth of Indy’s District Medic (fly car) model, and the power of mentorship in shaping confident, competent providers. Along the way, they swap stories about partnerships, leadership, conference life, and why “slow is smooth and smooth is sexy” might just be the best advice a medic can give. Episode Breakdown 00:00 – Intro & catching up after EMS World Expo 04:50 – Steve’s role at Indianapolis EMS and life as a District Medic 06:50 – Mentorship, preceptorship, and the value of training others 13:40 – From West Virginia to Indianapolis: chasing opportunity and purpose 22:40 – Rural vs. urban EMS — the culture shift and learning curve 31:40 – Starting over in a new city and finding “home” again 43:30 – Behind the scenes of the CCTA workshop at EMS World Expo 55:30 – The challenge (and reward) of inter-agency collaboration 1:04:40 – Why ongoing education and mentorship matter 1:14:50 – Personal balance, concerts, Broadway, and life outside EMS 1:25:40 – Three with an EMT: Steve’s lessons for students and new providers 1:41:40 – Closing thoughts — “Slow is smooth. Smooth is sexy.” -------------------------------------- ⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols. -------------------------------------- 🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links www.ridealong.bulletn.net