David Plotz talks to flight paramedic Jeff Ennis about how to prepare for a 24-hour shift and how quickly his team can airlift patients.

How Does a Helicopter Paramedic Work?

How Does a Helicopter Paramedic Work?

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Nov. 26 2014 11:31 AM

The “How Does a Helicopter Paramedic Work?” Edition

Slate’s podcast about work explores how a flight paramedic transports dying patients.

Photo by David Plotz.
Jeff Ennis.

Photo by David Plotz.

To listen to this episode of Working with guest Jeff Ennis, click the arrow on the audio player below:

On this episode of Working, David Plotz talks to helicopter paramedic Jeff Ennis about the physical toll of flying in a helicopter, how to prepare for a 24-hour shift, and what it’s like to land on a highway.

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