# In the Books: Episode 21 - The Future of Emergency Medical Services: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Innovation 2E Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/fire-engineering-podcast-network-1075754/in-the-books-episode-21-the-future-of-emergency-medical-services-artificial-intelligence-technology-and-innovation-2e Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/fire-engineering-podcast-network-1075754/in-the-books-episode-21-the-future-of-emergency-medical-services-artificial-intelligence-technology-and-innovation-2e.md Podcast: [Fire Engineering Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fire-engineering-podcast-network-1075754) Published: 2026-09-07T16:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://fireengineeringpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/e/in-the-books-woodyard/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ifv5mz4qjb8vx6wq/in_the_books_woodyard_audio7o7zx.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fire-engineering-podcast-network-1075754/episodes/in-the-books-episode-21-the-future-of-emergency-medical-services-artificial-intelligence-technology-and-innovation-2e Duration seconds: 2386 ## Resource In this episode of Fire Engineering's In the Books podcast, host David Rhodes and co-host Mike Brown (developmental editor of JEMS) sit down with Donnie Woodyard Jr., veteran EMS leader, educator, and author of The Future of Emergency Medical Services: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Innovation 2E from Fire Engineering Books. Donnie shares his EMS background, what inspired the updated second edition, and how AI and emerging technology are already reshaping frontline care β€” often from the ground up, as firefighters and EMTs adopt these tools on their own before formal department policy catches up. The conversation covers: Real-world cases where technology improved response times, provider safety, and patient outcomes. Organizational barriers and caution signs departments should watch for. The future of patient data sharing between dispatch, responders, and hospitals. Ethics, cybersecurity, and the guardrails agencies need before adopting new tools. Tracking responder exposures through connected data systems. Budget priorities, pilot programs, and ROI metrics for the next 12–18 months. The emerging role of autonomous air transport in EMS. Whether you're an EMS leader, provider, or just curious about where technology is taking emergency medicine, this episode offers a grounded look at both the promise and the pitfalls ahead. πŸ“– Get The Future of Emergency Medical Services: AI, Technology, and Innovation 2E from Fire Engineering Books β†’ https://fireengineeringbooks.com/shop-all-products/the-future-of-emergency-medical-services-artificial-intelligence-technology-and-innovation-2e/?utm_medium=podcast_episode&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=in_the_books&utm_content=the_future_of_emergency_medical_services #FireEngineeringBooks #InTheBooksPodcast #EMS #Arti… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fire-engineering-podcast-network-1075754/episodes/in-the-books-episode-21-the-future-of-emergency-medical-services-artificial-intelligence-technology-and-innovation-2e/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/fire-engineering-podcast-network-1075754/in-the-books-episode-21-the-future-of-emergency-medical-services-artificial-intelligence-technology-and-innovation-2e.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.