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Valor Flight Crew

Podcast by Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider

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Health & personal development

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Produced in partnership with ECHO (Every Coast Helicopter Operations), the Valor Flight Crew Podcast promotes the personnel and life-saving equipment behind helicopter air ambulance services.Join hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider for in-depth interviews and expert insights from air medical personnel, pilots, communication specialists, and maintenance crews who play critical roles in airborne emergency response.Both members of the ECHO team, Mike and Blake, have diverse backgrounds in public safety aviation and leadership, allowing them to bring unique perspectives and expertise to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast.

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63 episodes

episode Episode 62 - Future Flight Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Leadership Part 2 artwork

Episode 62 - Future Flight Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Leadership Part 2

Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO [https://www.echoflightcrew.org/] and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS [https://verticalhelicasts.com/] and Valor Plus [https://verticalmag.com/valor/]. In this episode, we take a deep dive into a program that’s helping develop the next generation of leaders in our industry — the Future Flight Leaders initiative.  Leadership in air medical transport goes far beyond clinical expertise or flight experience. It requires strong communication, mentorship, emotional intelligence, and the ability to guide teams through some of the most challenging roles in healthcare and aviation. Throughout this conversation, we’re joined by Christian Greengrass, John Hamilton and Mike Cohen--the three masterminds who helped build and shape the Future Flight Leaders program. Together, we explore how the initiative was created, the importance of developing soft skills in leadership, and why structured mentorship and training are essential for the continued growth of the air medical community. From building strong teams to creating a culture of support and professional development, this episode highlights how investing in leadership today creates a ripple effect that strengthens our entire industry. Thank you to our sponsors Airbus [https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters], Metro Aviation [https://www.metroaviation.com/] and Precision Aviation Group [https://www.precisionaviationgroup.com/].

20 May 2026 - 45 min
episode Episode 61 - Future Flight Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Leadership Part 1 artwork

Episode 61 - Future Flight Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Leadership Part 1

Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO [https://www.echoflightcrew.org/] and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS [https://verticalhelicasts.com/] and Valor Plus [https://verticalmag.com/valor/]. In this episode, we take a deep dive into a program that’s helping develop the next generation of leaders in our industry — the Future Flight Leaders initiative.  Leadership in air medical transport goes far beyond clinical expertise or flight experience. It requires strong communication, mentorship, emotional intelligence, and the ability to guide teams through some of the most challenging roles in healthcare and aviation. Throughout this conversation, we’re joined by Christian Greengrass, John Hamilton and Mike Cohen--the three masterminds who helped build and shape the Future Flight Leaders program. Together, we explore how the initiative was created, the importance of developing soft skills in leadership, and why structured mentorship and training are essential for the continued growth of the air medical community. From building strong teams to creating a culture of support and professional development, this episode highlights how investing in leadership today creates a ripple effect that strengthens our entire industry. Thank you to our sponsors Airbus [https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters], Metro Aviation [https://www.metroaviation.com/] and Precision Aviation Group [https://www.precisionaviationgroup.com/].

13 May 2026 - 44 min
episode Episode 60 - Feel the HEAT: Training for Helicopter Emergencies - Part 2 artwork

Episode 60 - Feel the HEAT: Training for Helicopter Emergencies - Part 2

Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO [https://www.echoflightcrew.org/] and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS [https://verticalhelicasts.com/] and Valor Plus [https://verticalmag.com/valor/]. In this episode, we’re joined by Chelsea Sibold (clwhite3@carilionclinic.org) from Carilion Clinic Life-Guard to talk about a critical piece of aviation safety that often happens long before a mission ever launches—HEAT, or Helicopter Emergency Accident Training. Chelsea shares how realistic, hands-on training helps prepare aviation crews and first responders for the moments we all hope never happen—aircraft emergencies on the ground. From aircraft shutdown and door operations to coordinated rescue and extrication, HEAT focuses on building the muscle memory and communication that matter when seconds count. We also dive into the power of interagency training, simple but effective ways to create realistic scenarios, and how strong partnerships between aviation programs, fire departments, and EMS crews can make the difference between chaos and coordination. Because in public safety aviation, safety isn’t just about flying the mission—it’s about preparing for the unexpected. So strap in, check your gauges, and join us as we lift into a conversation about training, teamwork, and building a stronger safety culture for the crews behind the mission. Thank you to our sponsors Airbus [https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters], Metro Aviation [https://www.metroaviation.com/] and Precision Aviation Group [https://www.precisionaviationgroup.com/].

6 May 2026 - 59 min
episode Episode 59 - Feel the HEAT: Training for Helicopter Emergencies - Part 1 artwork

Episode 59 - Feel the HEAT: Training for Helicopter Emergencies - Part 1

Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO [https://www.echoflightcrew.org/] and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS [https://verticalhelicasts.com/] and Valor Plus [https://verticalmag.com/valor/]. In this episode, we’re joined by Chelsea Sibold (clwhite3@carilionclinic.org) from Carilion Clinic Life-Guard to talk about a critical piece of aviation safety that often happens long before a mission ever launches—HEAT, or Helicopter Emergency Accident Training. Chelsea shares how realistic, hands-on training helps prepare aviation crews and first responders for the moments we all hope never happen—aircraft emergencies on the ground. From aircraft shutdown and door operations to coordinated rescue and extrication, HEAT focuses on building the muscle memory and communication that matter when seconds count. We also dive into the power of interagency training, simple but effective ways to create realistic scenarios, and how strong partnerships between aviation programs, fire departments, and EMS crews can make the difference between chaos and coordination. Because in public safety aviation, safety isn’t just about flying the mission—it’s about preparing for the unexpected. So strap in, check your gauges, and join us as we lift into a conversation about training, teamwork, and building a stronger safety culture for the crews behind the mission. Thank you to our sponsors Airbus [https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters], Metro Aviation [https://www.metroaviation.com/] and Precision Aviation Group [https://www.precisionaviationgroup.com/].

29 Apr 2026 - 54 min
episode Episode 58 - Unexpected Turbulence: When the Patient Becomes the Threat Part 2 artwork

Episode 58 - Unexpected Turbulence: When the Patient Becomes the Threat Part 2

Welcome back to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast — hosted by ECHO [https://www.echoflightcrew.org/] and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS [https://verticalhelicasts.com/] and Valor Plus [https://verticalmag.com/valor/]. In this episode, we’re talking about something that continues to impact healthcare providers across every setting — from the emergency department to ground EMS, and especially in the air medical environment — and that’s violence against healthcare workers. We’re joined by Jamie Moran and Jonna Meyer for an honest and powerful conversation about what providers are experiencing in the field right now. We dive into personal stories, how the landscape of healthcare changed after COVID, and why reporting, awareness, and education are critical if we want to create safer working environments. This discussion goes beyond statistics. We talk about the emotional toll these encounters take, the cumulative effects of stress and trauma, and the importance of peer support, communication, and de-escalation skills — especially in high-risk, high-acuity environments like HEMS. This episode isn’t just about identifying the problem — it’s about starting conversations, building resilience, and supporting the people who show up every day to care for others. Thank you to our sponsors Metro Aviation [https://www.metroaviation.com/], Precision Aviation Group [https://www.precisionaviationgroup.com/] and Spectrum Aeromed [https://spectrum-aeromed.com/].

15 Apr 2026 - 1 h 5 min
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