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Ever wonder what it's like to be a set medic on a film production—and what does it take to stay calm when something goes wrong? On this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage talks with set medic Joe Silva about his path from EMT and paramedic work to film and television sets.
Joe shares what a typical day looks like, how he prepares for different locations, the essentials in his medic kit, and why real-world experience and a steady presence matter in an emergency. He also talks about finding work through industry connections, memorable projects, and practical ways crews can look after themselves during long production days.
Chapters 00:00 Staying calm during an emergency
01:19 Meet Joe Silva
02:53 How Joe got started as a set medic
04:21 From EMT to paramedic and wildland firefighter
07:11 Set medic qualifications and hands-on experience
09:26 Joe’s first set job and building his kit
14:06 A typical day on set
15:03 Different paths into the industry
17:11 Preparing for location-specific risks
18:25 Reconnecting on a music video set
20:37 Favorite projects and life on set
22:30 Finding work and traveling for productions
24:09 Hollywood hot takes
27:02 Crafty corner
29:29 What’s in a set medic’s kit
30:43 Electrolytes and set safety
32:14 Joe’s industry ick
33:21 Safety meetings and making the medic easy to find
35:25 Memorable on-set medical emergencies
45:14 Reading symptoms and assessing how someone feels
48:13 Working on I Love LA
49:04 Advice for aspiring set medics
50:58 Looking after yourself on long production days
52:38 Joe’s proudest moments
54:33 The set department Joe would try next
55:11 Thanks for listening
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One of the most important things and uh going back to uh earlier um talking about the experience and licenses and stuff.
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So when you're um with like an FTO, a field training officer and you're first learning out in the field and you experience all these crazy things, you know, naturally like any of anybody, um you're like, oh man, that does not look good.
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Or uh maybe some people get like nauseous or …
