Episode
When in Miami
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- On Call, Off Script
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- Mar 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1528
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Summary
Episode 13: In this episode of On Call Off Script, we go behind the scenes with Miami’s first responders and trauma care teams to explore what it truly takes to serve the 305. From coping with tragedy and finding humor in the toughest situations, to building trust with patients and their families, our guests share the human side of some of the city’s most demanding roles. Listen as Michael Vega, a public information officer for the City of Miami Police Department, Pete Sanchez, a Lieutenant and Public Information Officer for the City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue, and Yina Patino, nurse manager of the Trauma Resuscitation Unit at Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, discuss the emotional highs and lows of policing, firefighting, and emergency nursing, and how teamwork, communication, and community make all the difference. Guest Bios: Michael Vega Michael Vega has served the Miami community as a police officer since 1997, bringing nearly three decades of experience to the City of Miami Police Department. He has worked across multiple divisions, including Patrol, Internal Affairs, the Problem-Solving Team (PST), the Motor Unit, and Red-Light Camera enforcement. Since November 2017, Vega has served as a Public Information Officer, acting as the liaison between the police department and the public. In this role, he leads media relations efforts, communicates critical public safety information, and supports transparency during high-profile and day-to-day incidents. Throughout his career, Vega has remained committed to strengthening the community’s trust and ensuring the safety of Miami’s residents. Pete Sánchez Pete Sánchez is a Lieutenant with the City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue, where he has served for 15 years. He has spent six years as the depa…