Code Orange

S1:12 Dispatch Log - EMT is not just a job but a way of life

1) Episode Summary In this special episode of Code Orange, producer Jonathan Price hands the mic to host Marty and guest Kammy Kinkade for a deep dive into life on the front lines of rural emergency response. Kammy shares how a love for science, a nurse-practitioner mom, and a “what’s a few more credits?” EMT class turned into a full-blown career in EMS—from CNA and lab work to EMT, advanced EMT, and ultimately paramedic. She walks listeners through her first ambulance ride-along, the intensity of rural 911 calls where response times can stretch to an hour or more, and what it’s like working 48-hour shifts covering more than 17,000 square miles with only 53,000 residents. From there, Kammy explains how her passion for disasters (the science, not the suffering) led her into Basic Academy and eventually into her current role as Rural and Frontier Coordinator for the Nevada Division of Emergency Management & Homeland Security. She and Marty unpack the key differences between urban and rural preparedness, the realities of flight transport versus long ground drives, and why constant education matters in a field where protocols can change every few years. In the final segment, they use Marty’s real-life 911 call for his mom to talk through how families can prepare for medical emergencies: staying calm, keeping medical information organized and accessible, understanding medication risks, and advocating clearly for the person you love. The result is a grounded, practical look at how EMS and emergency management work together—and how you can be ready when the sirens are coming for someone you care about. 2) Contact Info Guest: Kammy Kinkade, Rural and Frontier Coordinator, Nevada Division of Emergency Management & Homeland Security Aftersight / Code Orange: Website: aftersight.org Email: feedback@aftersight.org Phone: (720) 712-8856 Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight 3) Show Credits Show: Code Orange — Emergency preparedness for the blind and low-vision community Episode: Rural Readiness & The Road to Paramedic Life Host: Marty Sobo Guest: Kammy Kinkade Producer: Jonathan Price Presented by: Aftersight 4) Chapter Markers 00:01 – Cold open: “Disaster doesn’t wait” 00:35 – Jonathan sets up the special episode and introduces Kammy 02:20 – Growing up around medicine and discovering the EMT class 04:45 – First hospital and ambulance rotations: falling in love with EMS 07:10 – Volunteering, advanced EMT, and getting onto the ambulance 09:30 – Rural Nevada realities: huge counties, long response times, and flight vs. ground transport 14:15 – Loving the pace of ambulance work and craving more education 16:45 – Paramedic school: 11-month sprint, internships, and 360 hours on the rig 21:35 – National Registry exam: adaptive testing, stress, and finally passing 26:20 – Field training, tough preceptors, and earning trust as a new paramedic 33:20 – Discovering emergency management through Basic Academy and “science of disasters” 37:55 – Becoming Rural and Frontier Coordinator and supporting seven rural counties 42:40 – Fire medic work: wildland deployments, line medic life, and long operational periods 49:55 – Marty’s real-life 911 scenario with his mom: when you have to make the call 52:15 – Staying calm, having paperwork ready, and why medical history matters 54:40 – Antibiotics, C. diff, and advocating for safer treatment decisions 57:05 – How to reach Kammy through official channels and how to contact Aftersight

S1:11 Our Mental Health in Emergency Situation

Episode Summary In this powerful episode of Code Orange, host Marty Sobo and producer Jonathan Price sit down with psychotherapist and Blindsight host Bill Lundgren to discuss the often-overlooked phase of emergency response — what happens after the crisis ends. Bill draws from 40 years in psychotherapy to explore trauma, panic attacks, compartmentalization, grief, and the healing process. Listeners learn how to manage emotional triggers, practice mindfulness, recognize signs of delayed trauma, and embrace healthy grieving after loss. The conversation balances humor and depth, featuring relatable banter about “go bags,” “dude wipes,” and Thanksgiving “fat pants,” reminding us that preparedness includes both the physical and emotional. As Bill shares his personal experience with trauma and delayed grief, this episode becomes a candid masterclass in post-crisis resilience, emphasizing the critical importance of self-care, logic, and community in healing. Contact Info Guest: Bill Lundgren, Psychotherapist and Host of Blindsight Organization: Aftersight Website: aftersight.org Email: feedback@aftersight.org Phone: (720) 712-8856 Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight Contact: jonathan@aftersight.org | (720) 712-8856 Show Credits Host: Marty Sobo Guest: Bill Lundgren Producer: Jonathan Price Executive Producer: Aftersight Recorded for: Code Orange — an Aftersight Original Learn more: aftersight.org Chapter Markers 00:00 – Opening: “No fear, no hesitation, just preparation.” 01:30 – Thanksgiving prep and winter go-bags 03:00 – Pumpkin spice dude wipes and humor in preparedness 04:45 – Introducing guest Bill Lundgren 06:50 – Emotional aftermath of disaster 09:35 – Logic vs. emotion: how the brain processes trauma 12:00 – Supporting loved ones after emergencies 15:00 – Compartmentalization and survival responses 18:30 – Bill’s personal ER trauma story 21:15 – Panic attacks and calming logic 25:50 – Mindfulness and breathing tools 27:40 – Grief and delayed emotional processing 33:00 – Anger as part of grieving 35:30 – The importance of self-care after crisis 37:40 – About Blindsight and mental health in blindness 40:00 – Thanksgiving gratitude and closing reflections

S1:10 Dispatch Log - Accessible Tech for Emergency Situations

On Code Orange, host Marty Sobo and producer Jonathan Price talk with technologist and Blind Level Tech host Evan Starnes about practical emergency tech for blind and low-vision travelers. They cover “first 60 seconds” decision-making, ride-share drop-off mistakes, building a minimalist digital go-bag, when to use Aira vs. Be My Eyes, core wayfinding apps (BlindSquare, GoodMaps Outdoors/Indoor), simple preparedness for the holidays, and new phone-based satellite SOS features. Clear steps: stop and assess, confirm location, choose the next move, communicate, and shelter if needed. Contact Info Guest: Evan Starnes — Host, Blind Level Tech Listen: aftersight.org/podcasts/blind-level-tech Aftersight: feedback@aftersight.org | (720) 712-8856 | aftersight.org Producer: Jonathan Price — Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight Show Credits Host: Marty Sobo Guest: Evan Starnes Producer: Jonathan Price An Aftersight Original Podcast Chapter Markers 00:01 — Cold open: “Code Orange” mission 00:30 — Thanksgiving banter and guest intro 02:23 — Why emergency tech matters during the holidays 04:49 — Lyft drop-off gone wrong: using Aira to get found 07:10 — Aira vs. Be My Eyes: when safety and vetting matter 09:35 — The first 60 seconds: don’t panic, assess, plan 12:00 — Fast location tools: Siri/Assistant, live location, Check In 14:25 — Wayfinding apps: BlindSquare, VoiceVista, Apple/Google Maps 16:44 — GoodMaps Outdoors/Indoor and beaconed venues 18:32 — Ride-share realities: misdrops, language barriers, backups 21:01 — Aira free locations and getting human help in stores 23:23 — Pocket kit: phone, power bank + cable, wallet; cane tips, multitool 25:44 — The 5-step playbook: stop, locate, choose, communicate, shelter 28:04 — O&M training confidence: skills without tech 30:26 — Weekly prep: keep the toolset simple and practiced 32:51 — No service? Use satellite SOS and emergency texts 34:45 — Outro: BLT plug, feedback line, and ice-cream lightning round

S1:09: Dispatch Log — When Staying Put Saves Lives with Dawn Skaggs

This episode of Code Orange explores sheltering in place and how individuals with disabilities can prepare, respond, and recover effectively during emergencies. Guest Dawn Skaggs, Chief Program Officer at the World Institute on Disability (WID), joins to discuss best practices, accessible technology, and the importance of personal preparedness. Dawn explains when and why shelter-in-place orders are issued—ranging from pandemics to natural disasters—and how early warning systems like IPAWS, Everbridge, and WID’s upcoming app Infinite Access can provide accessible alerts tailored to each user’s needs. She stresses redundancy in communication and planning, including keeping devices charged, storing backups, and maintaining low-tech options like written notes and portable recorders. The conversation expands to the mental and emotional aspects of preparedness, the importance of rehearsing plans with family, aligning workplace and personal emergency procedures, and connecting with first responders before disasters happen. Dawn encourages active community engagement, participation in local emergency exercises, and establishing communication plans that include trusted sources and geographically distant contacts. Finally, she discusses post-event recovery, emphasizing that rebuilding should mean building better—using lessons learned to create more inclusive and accessible systems moving forward. Contact Info Guest: Dawn Skaggs, Chief Program Officer World Institute on Disability 📧 dawn@wid.org 🌐 wid.org Aftersight: 📧 feedback@aftersight.org 🌐 aftersight.org Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight Show Credits Host: Marty Sobo Guest: Dawn Skaggs Producer: Jonathan Price A Production of Aftersight Chapter Markers 00:01 — Opening and Introduction 00:31 — What is Shelter-in-Place? 02:50 — Understanding Alerts and Warnings 05:20 — Accessible Technology and the Infinite Access App 10:15 — Building Redundancy and Backup Systems 12:40 — Planning Ahead for Individual Needs 17:00 — Practicing Plans and Staying Mentally Ready 19:25 — Emotional Preparedness and Comfort Items 21:45 — Family Coordination and Ownership of Plans 23:55 — Handling No-Notice Events (e.g., Active Shooter Scenarios) 28:45 — Engaging with First Responders and Local Agencies 31:15 — Building Community Relationships 33:40 — Verifying Trusted Information Sources 36:10 — Reliable Community and Faith-Based Networks 38:35 — Knowing When It’s Safe to Re-Enter the Community 41:00 — Post-Disaster Recovery and Building Better 43:24 — Closing Remarks and Contact Information

S1:08: Dispatch log — When Disaster Strikes Your Wallet and Will with Heidi Gassman

Emergencies don’t just test your physical readiness—they test your paperwork, too. In this episode of Code Orange, host Marty Sobo and producer Jonathan Price talk with attorney Heidi Gassman about how to prepare financially and legally before disaster strikes. Heidi explains what essential documents everyone should have—powers of attorney, medical directives, and HIPAA authorizations—and how to keep them accessible and secure. She also dives into fraud prevention, financial preparedness, and how blind and low-vision individuals can protect themselves from scams and unauthorized access. From fireproof safes to encrypted drives and verbal passwords, this conversation covers practical, no-nonsense steps for safeguarding your health, finances, and identity before crisis hits. Contact Info Guest: Heidi Gassman, Attorney at Law Robinson Waters & O’Dorisio, P.C. 📞 (303) 824-3140 🌐 rwolaw.com Organization: Aftersight — Supporting the blind and low-vision community 🌐 aftersight.org 📧 feedback@aftersight.org 📞 (720) 712-8856 Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer at Aftersight Show Credits Host: Marty Sobo Guest: Heidi Gassman, Attorney Producer: Jonathan Price Production: Aftersight Originals Show: Code Orange — Emergency Preparedness for the Blind Community Chapter Markers 00:01 — Introduction and Halloween Banter 02:16 — Guest Introduction: Attorney Heidi Gassman 03:15 — Why Financial Planning Matters in Emergencies 04:36 — Building Your Financial “Go-Bag” 06:57 — Safe vs. Portable Storage Options 08:32 — The Most Important Legal Documents 09:14 — Medical Powers of Attorney Explained 11:40 — Uploading and Sharing Your Documents 13:59 — Free and Affordable Legal Resources 16:22 — Sharing Copies and Certifications 18:45 — Advance Medical Directives and End-of-Life Planning 20:05 — Accessibility for Blind and Low-Vision Clients 21:13 — Safeguarding Documents During Travel 23:35 — Digital and Cloud-Based Document Storage 25:59 — Financial Powers of Attorney 28:20 — Fraud Prevention and Identity Protection 30:37 — Secure Passwords and Encryption 32:50 — Red Flags and Scam Awareness 35:11 — Supported Decision-Making and Trust 37:29 — Handling Family Dynamics and Boundaries 39:50 — Closing and Resources