Call Residue Podcast
Firefighter. Paramedic. 16 years in. In recovery. Husband. Dad. Just a guy with a mic and too many stories to keep to himself. Made for the fire and EMS world, but honestly, anyone's welcome. The job, the family, the hard stuff, the funny stuff, and everything nobody talks about, but everybody thinks about. Pull up a chair. Call Residue Podcast
Call Residue Podcast
Latest Episodes
Sometimes The Chaplain Needs A Chaplain
The job doesn’t just end when the rig backs into the bay. The hard calls follow you home, and if you’ve ever wondered, “Am I the only one feeling this?” we want you to hear this conversation. We’re joined by Chief Joel Johnson, a Snohomish Coun...
A New Paramedic Explains Call Residue
You can train for fire, trauma, and protocols, but nobody trains you for what stays in your head after the scene is over. We sit down with Jake Braaten, a brand new paramedic, to talk about the quiet weight that builds over time: the “residue” ...
A Firefighter Paramedic And His Wife Explain How They Make Home Life Work
Two days on shift sounds like a schedule. It’s actually a lifestyle that reaches into your kitchen, your sleep, your parenting, and your marriage. I’m Jake, a firefighter paramedic, and I’m joined by my wife, Kristie, to tell the truth about wh...
The Origin Story
The first time you watch a CPR end in death, the hard part is not only what happened on scene. It is the ride back, the silence, and the moment you realize nobody taught you where to put any of it.I’m Jake, a firefighter paramedic with ...
A Podcast Born From A Stutter
I’m Jake Kelly, a firefighter-paramedic in fire and EMS, and I’m building Call Residue for the parts of this work that don’t fade when the shift ends. I share why I’m doing this, what I’ve lived through, and why I believe you’re not alone in so...
