Welcome to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosted by ECHO and brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Vertical Valor Magazine.

In this episode of the Valor Flight Crew Podcast, hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider sit down with helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) education leaders Alan Wolfe and Christian Greengrass to examine the ever-changing landscape of air medical and critical care transport.

Together, they explore the role of simulation in sharpening clinical judgment, the value of certification in professional development, and how tailored educational strategies can support diverse learning styles.

The discussion dives deep into the intersection of mentorship, confidence-building, and the growing influence of technology—including artificial intelligence in documentation and training.

Alan and Christian share insights on how structured educational pathways and prep programs can bridge the gap between experience and readiness, especially for clinicians entering air medical services.

This episode sheds light on the financial realities of EMS education, the push for innovation in training delivery, and the importance of adapting our teaching models to grow—and retain—the next generation of flight and critical care clinicians.

Thank you to our sponsors Precision Aviation Group, Spectrum Aeromed and Technisonic.