Episode Notes

Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!

In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider welcomes Blake Shrider and Mike Fadale, hosts of the Vertical Valor Flight Crew Podcast on the Vertical HeliCASTS platform. Both seasoned professionals with over a decade each of air medical experience, they share exciting stories from critical medevac missions throughout their careers. They explore the vital role of crew resource management, advancements in air medical technology like blood products and artificial intelligence, and the pressing need for mental health support in high-stress aviation roles. Through their podcast, Blake and Mike aim to unite public safety aviation professionals, fostering open conversations and breaking down barriers. Join Halsey, Blake, and Mike for a candid discussion on resilience, teamwork, and innovation in air medical operations.

To learn more about their work with Echo or the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, visit: https://echoflightcrew.org/

Thank you to our sponsors Enstrom, Airbus and Sellacopter.