Live from Expo 2026: Cameras, Calls, and Connection With Baton Rouge EMS

What happens when cameras follow paramedics into the realities of everyday patient care? Recorded live at EMS World Expo 2026 in Orlando, this episode of the EMS World Podcast features host Mike McCabe with Nikki Johnson and Nicole Jagers, whose experiences are featured in the documentary Into the Unknown.

The longtime friends and EMS partners share what it was like to work with a film crew, why authentic portrayals of EMS matter, and what they hope audiences take away. Their conversation touches on the influence of Emergency!, the bonds built on the job, and the emotional toll of caring for others. It’s a candid discussion about helping the public understand EMS while making room for honest conversations about provider mental health.