Echoes of Valor Podcast
Episodes
Episode 19: Oren Barzilay - The Struggles of NYC EMS
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, host Tony Ottaviani, alongside co-host Dawn Witherspoon, engages in a heartfelt conversation with Oren Barzilay, t...
Episode 18: Samantha Perez - From the Front Seat to the Backboard
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, Samantha Perez shares her 15-year journey through fire and EMS, from starting as a young EMT in North Carolin...
Episode 17: Haley Sledge - Trip to the Sip
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, We explore the unpredictable, chaotic, and often humorous reality of working in EMS. Haley shares her unconve...
Episode 16: Eric Bauer- Setting the Standard in Critical Care Education
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, Eric Bauer joins the conversation to discuss leadership, critical care education, and the mindset required to...
Episode 15: James & Tony - Building the EMS Memorial
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, guests James and Tony share the powerful journey behind the creation of the National EMS Memor...
Episode 14: David Ellis – Lessons from the Air and Beyond
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, Tony and co-host Brandon sit down with David Ellis — a 30-year EMS veteran, educator, and global leader who...
Episode 13: Tim Roberto – From Recovery to Resilience
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, Tony and co-host Brandon sit down with Tim Roberto, a Marine veteran, Certified Addiction Counselor, and founder...
Episode 12: Jason Smith – Where Experience Meets Impact
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, Tony and co-host Brandon sit down with Jason Smith, a decorated fire officer, EMS educator, and former union pres...
Episode 11: Amy Vu – Boots on the Ground, Heart in the Fight
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, Tony and co-host Brandon sit down with Amy Vu, a 17-year EMS veteran, community responder, and nonprofit founder ...
Episode 10: Cinque & Botting – Boots, Brass, and Breaking the Mold
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, Tony and Brandon sit down with two dynamic leaders in Florida’s fire and EMS community: Captain Johana Cinque ...
Episode 9: Andy Waldorff- Oh God There's Two of Them
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, Tony and Brandon sit down with Brandon’s brother, Andy Waldorff, to explore a story built on family legacy, sma...
Episode 8: Paul Carson- The Heart of Canadian EMS
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, Tony and Brandon sit down with Paul Carson—an EMS veteran with over 32 years of frontline experience and the de...
Episode 7: Dave Hathaway- Mission Before Motion
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, host Tony and co-host Brandon sit down with Dave Hathaway—a career EMT, Honor Guard Commander, and Quartermaste...
Episode 6: Jon DeOliveira (Jonny D) & Joseph Rosamilia- The Brotherhood in the Garden State
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, host Tony and co- host Brandon sit down with Jon DeOliveira (Jonny D) and Joseph Rosamilia—two seasoned EMS pro...
Episode 5: Mickey Tofexis- Forged in Fire
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, host Tony and co-host Brandon sit down with Mickey Tofexis, a seasoned firefighter and battalion chief, to explor...
Episode 4: Brendon Trayner- A Firefighter’s Path
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, host Tony and co-host Brandon sit down with Brendon Trayner, a seasoned fire captain, and fire service lead...
Episode 3: Erik Usher- From the Streets to the Skies
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, host Tony and co-host Brandon sit down with Erik Usher, a seasoned flight nurse, EMS educator, and publishe...
Episode 2: Eric Phillips- Honoring the Fallen
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Echoes of Valor, host Tony and co-host Brandon sit down with Eric Phillips, the Honor Guard Commander for GMR. They explore Eric’...
Episode 1: Louis Cazzetta- In the Heat of Service
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on 'Echoes of Valor' as we delve into the compelling world of emergency services with Louis Cazzetta, a veteran EMS professional and educator ...