<description>&lt;p&gt;Environmental emergencies can sneak up fast, and once the body starts losing its ability to regulate temperature, things can go downhill in a hurry. In this episode, we break down hot and cold emergencies, focusing on how the body responds to temperature extremes, what warning signs EMTs should watch for, and when simple exposure becomes a true medical emergency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mike, Max, and Jonathan walk through active versus passive warming and cooling, the physiology behind hypothermia and hyperthermia, and how heat loss, dehydration, exposure, and poor decision-making can all stack together in the field. From frostbite and local cold injuries to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, this episode is all about recognizing problems early and treating temperature emergencies before they spiral.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--------------------------------------&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to the EMS20/20 Podcast!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get notified when our episode goes live.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ems2020.com/"&gt;https://ems2020.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--------------------------------------&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episode Breakdown&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00:00 – Intro, episode setup, and EMS 20/20 guest appearance discussion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:11:26 – Medical Term of the Week: Active and Passive Rewarming and Cooling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:26:13 – Body temperature regulation and homeostasis overview&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:42:00 – Hypothermia: causes, stages, and treatment priorities&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:20:05 – Local cold injuries, frostbite, and field care&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:32:09 – Heat emergencies: heat exhaustion and heat stroke&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:51:20 – Tools of the Trade: Mylar Blankets&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:01:30 – Student Tip of the Week: Test Prep with Jonathan&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:13:29 – Wrap-up and closing thoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--------------------------------------&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--------------------------------------&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com"&gt;https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

RideAlong: EMT School

Mike Fiore | Max Lizana | Jonathon Aldridge

I Never Meant To Be So Cold (Environmental – Hot and Cold Emergencies)

APR 20, 2026135 MIN
RideAlong: EMT School

I Never Meant To Be So Cold (Environmental – Hot and Cold Emergencies)

APR 20, 2026135 MIN

Description

<p>Environmental emergencies can sneak up fast, and once the body starts losing its ability to regulate temperature, things can go downhill in a hurry. In this episode, we break down hot and cold emergencies, focusing on how the body responds to temperature extremes, what warning signs EMTs should watch for, and when simple exposure becomes a true medical emergency.</p><p>Mike, Max, and Jonathan walk through active versus passive warming and cooling, the physiology behind hypothermia and hyperthermia, and how heat loss, dehydration, exposure, and poor decision-making can all stack together in the field. From frostbite and local cold injuries to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, this episode is all about recognizing problems early and treating temperature emergencies before they spiral.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>Subscribe to the EMS20/20 Podcast!</p><p>Get notified when our episode goes live.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ems2020.com/">https://ems2020.com/</a></p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>Episode Breakdown</p><p>00:00:00 – Intro, episode setup, and EMS 20/20 guest appearance discussion</p><p>00:11:26 – Medical Term of the Week: Active and Passive Rewarming and Cooling</p><p>00:26:13 – Body temperature regulation and homeostasis overview</p><p>00:42:00 – Hypothermia: causes, stages, and treatment priorities</p><p>01:20:05 – Local cold injuries, frostbite, and field care</p><p>01:32:09 – Heat emergencies: heat exhaustion and heat stroke</p><p>01:51:20 – Tools of the Trade: Mylar Blankets</p><p>02:01:30 – Student Tip of the Week: Test Prep with Jonathan</p><p>02:13:29 – Wrap-up and closing thoughts</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com">https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com</a></p>