When a man collapses during a workout at Planet Fitness, a paramedic happens to be working out at the same time, not to mention the fire crew across the street. This is the story of a group of first responders who are always ready to respond an

Doing more with less

Jun 20th, 2019 30m 50s

Boston EMS noticed there was an overwhelming number of calls in certain areas and many didn't require ambulance transports to the hospital. So Squad 80 was born. A group of specialized responders to who could do more with less.

The shortest distance between two points

May 30th, 2019 24m 56s

When a man was bitten by a shark while swimming off Cape Cod, there was only one way to get him to a trauma center quickly enough -- in a helicopter. Boston Medflight, a non-profit organization, was called in to fly the victim directly to Bosto

Special Episode with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Police Commissioner William Gross

May 15th, 2019 29m

In conjunction with National Police Week (May 12-18), we brought in Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner William Gross to discuss first responders and how the Boston Police Department is growing and changing. Join us for a di

A Tough Subject

May 10th, 2019 21m 54s

Cheryl Ames wasn't going to marry a police officer. But when she fell in love with an accountant, she had no choice but to support his dream of becoming a police officer. This is the story of how she wishes he had more support than only she cou

The Boston Bruins Foundation Special Episode

May 2nd, 2019 26m 51s

The Bruins are in the playoffs and we brought in former player and president of the Boston Bruins Foundation Bob Sweeney to chat about his connection to first responders and why he goes out of his way to help those in the line of duty.

Overcoming the Odds

Apr 18th, 2019 23m 6s

The odds of surviving a heart attack outside a hospital are very low, but a group of first responders in Topsfield were able to bring one man back from cardiac arrest -- three times.

A Personal Call

Apr 4th, 2019 23m 39s

When a first responder lives in the town where he or she works, calls can be personal. This is a story of sad circumstances. Send us an email to let us know what you think of this show: FirstonScene@Boston25.com. Please rate, review and subsc

Diving In

Mar 21st, 2019 23m 39s

When a fishing boat goes down in 30-foot waves off the coast of Maine, four fishermen are left adrift on a liferaft. A Coast Guard helicopter races to their signal and it's up to Petty Officer Mike Kelly to dive into the water, swim to the raft

Two OB Kits

Mar 7th, 2019 26m 12s

Business as usual turns into déjà vu for a paramedic in Holden, Massachusetts when labor progresses more quickly than two couples anticipated. Rob Nickerson, a jack of all trades when it comes to his first responder duties, sits down with Blair

When The Detector Goes Off

Feb 21st, 2019 20m 8s

Boston EMS crews carry a carbon monoxide detector on their gear. The detectors can turn even routine runs into a massive evacuation. Deputy Superintendent of Boston EMS Ed Hassan joins Blair Miller to discuss the impact of these tools and the d

A Moving Target

Feb 6th, 2019 22m 28s

When a 911 call is silent, it's up to dispatchers to call back and find out if someone is in need of help. In this case, a man stuck in the back of a garbage truck was in serious trouble as the compactor crushed his body again and again. It was

First Contact

Jan 24th, 2019 23m 19s

The first person you speak to in an emergency when you call for help is usually a dispatcher. Someone who gets the people you need where they need to be. In this episode, we talk with Dawn Heirholcer from Brewster Ambulance about a call she wil

First on Scene Trailer

Jan 24th, 2019 56s

From Boston 25 News, First on Scene is a new podcast all about the people who run toward danger and become heroes in our darkest hours. Host Blair Miller sits down for in-depth conversations with first responders to talk about the things they s

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