the260 Podcast
1) Lead Boldly with Whitney Bandemer
We’re joined by Whitney for a powerful conversation on leadership that resonates across all ages and experience levels. From developing confidence as a young leader to refining your approach over time...Show More
2) Where EMS Began with Dennis Giene
We recorded this episode at the Fort Wayne Fire Museum and sat down with Dennis Giene to talk through where EMS came from, how it gained momentum, and why understanding its beginnings still matters to...Show More
3) Battle of the Badges
On this episode of the 260, we sit down with Zak, a strategic business planning manager with the Red Cross, to dig into the spirit behind the annual Battle of the Badges. It’s the friendly competition...Show More
4) Beyond the Cookbook with Dan Basting & Adam Jackson
In this episode, Kaitlin and Taylor sit down with Dan Basting and Adam Jackson to unpack what it really means to be a “cookbook medic.” Together, they explore how strict protocol reliance can limit cr...Show More
5) The Field Amputation with Brad Garton
we sit down with Brad Garton to unpack one of the most intense calls of his career. A scene that required a rare and life-saving field amputation. Brad walks us through the events leading up to that c...Show More
6) Spooky Stories Edition 2025
In honor of Halloween, The 260 is bringing you 11 spooky (and sometimes hilarious) stories straight from the field. From haunted houses and mysterious cars tailing the ambulance to good old-fashioned ...Show More
7) We Clean Up What You Can’t Pronounce with Tim Skiver
In this episode, Kaitlin sits down with Tim Skiver, HazMat Team Lead for Fort Wayne Fire, to pull back the curtain on one of the department’s most specialized units. Tim shares the ins and outs of Haz...Show More
8) When Infection Turns Deadly with Dr. Scott
In this episode, Kaitlin sits down with Dr. Scott and guest Bryan Heckman for a deep dive into one of the most critical conditions we face in EMS: sepsis. From breaking down the difference between SIR...Show More
9) Below the Surface with Brad Garton
Below the Surface takes you inside the world of the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s elite Dive Team. Hosted by Kaitlin Carper and Dive Team Lead Brad Garton, explores the skills, training, and stories th...Show More
10) Tech Rescue Uncovered with Ryan McCurdy
In this episode, Kaitlin Carper sits down with  Ryan McCurdy, lead of the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team. Ryan shares what it takes to join the team, the certifications required, a...Show More