https://www.emshelp.org/home daily 1.0 2025-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/22051ced-d69a-448c-860e-28385e38aee2/first-responders-3323385_1920-web.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/5b8ba8ff-debb-4e92-985e-409aabab971f/EMShelp.org-Logo.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.emshelp.org/board-of-directors daily 0.75 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/957349d1-9928-4801-9ca6-1b770dab2a35/RobBrewster.jpg Board of Directors - Rob Brewster, Assistant Chief Board Member Robert Brewster is a Assistant Chief for the City of Peoria Fire and Medical Department. He has 28 years of experience in the fire service and is dedicated to developing effective peer support and resiliency programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/0f64d85e-01ae-48d4-8b2e-e74a951bfc8d/tim-dwiggins.png Board of Directors - Fire Chief Tom Dwiggins Board Member Chief Dwiggins has served the citizens of Chandler as a member of the Chandler Fire Department for over twenty years. During that span, he has filled every sworn position within the department, being promoted to the rank of Fire Chief 2016. Highlights of Chief Dwiggins career include serving as a member of the department’s special operation team, directing the first ever City of Chandler paramedic academy, and leading the Training Division in training hundreds of local firefighters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/2a426c83-b322-4ef4-b0f4-8cb45753d1c2/bradley.jpg Board of Directors - Dr. Gail Bradley Board Member Dr. Bradley attended the University of Arizona for both her undergraduate and medical degrees. She completed her Emergency Medicine residency at Maricopa Medical Center in 2006, and has worked as an Emergency Physician at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) since that time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/d584b448-b1c7-44d1-afc4-c820eee8b2dd/Jim-Hayden-Headshot-web-683x1024.jpg Board of Directors - Jim Hayden Board Member Jim is the CEO and Founder of EMS Advisors, a healthcare consulting firm that specializes in the world of EMS. Starting in the industry as an EMT, Jim learned going to peoples’ houses on the worse day of their lives isn’t an easy job. He learned later that people are the key to the organization’s success and became the company’s first Union President; and later led every facet of the operation, managing thousands of employees and millions of dollars in revenue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/8692b5b4-e508-4efa-a6ea-e7324ad57d73/Humble-Will-Photo-web-683x1024.jpg Board of Directors - Will Humble Board Member Will Humble is a long-time public health enthusiast, and is currently the Executive Director for the Arizona Public Health Association (AzPHA). His 30 years in public health include more than 2 decades at the Arizona Department of Health Services, where he served in various roles including as the Director from 2009 to 2015. He continues it be involved in health policy in his role with AzPHA and as Adjunct Faculty with the UA Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/962cf14e-ae00-4f41-88e0-a8d94f42356e/Kasprzyk-Glenn-Photo-web-683x1024.jpg Board of Directors - Glenn Kasprzyk Board Member Glenn Kasprzyk is the Regional Chief Operations Officer for American Medical Response (AMR) overseeing operations in Arizona and New Mexico. AMR is the largest private ambulance company providing integrated emergency medical services in 40 states and transports more than 4.8 million patients per year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/c4d3f83c-92e2-4345-84ba-7d846990bc64/cameron.jpg Board of Directors - Cameron Nima Nourani Board Member Dr. Nourani earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and completed his medical education at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2008. He finished his Emergency Medicine residency at the renowned Cook County Hospital in Chicago in 2012. Additionally, Dr. Nourani holds a faculty position as Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicineat the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/575d9c97-cf9d-4563-9cb8-7765a3470a03/Rampersad%2C+Dara+photo.JPG Board of Directors - Dara N. Rampersad, Ph.D., LPC, NCC Board Member Dr. Dara Rampersad is a licensed psychologist in both Arizona and Hawaii, and specializes in first responder crisis intervention. He is certified in Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) as a CIT Coordinator, and is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and FBI- Crisis Negotiator Teams (CNT). In addition, Dr. Rampersad is licensed as a professional counselor in Arizona and Colorado, and is nationally board certified in counseling, with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/c3593e73-fc22-4c50-8e9c-71dc2d208a38/Leib-Marc-Photo-web-683x1024.jpg Board of Directors - Marc Lieb, M.D., J.D. Board Member Marc Leib is both a physician and an attorney. He has a history of strong leadership in Arizona's medical community. Dr. Leib is the former Chief Medical Officer of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid Program. In that capacity, he helped determine the clinical policies governing the care provided to over 1.5 million Arizona residents in AHCCCS. Dr. Leib was the longest serving CMO in AHCCCS history, having served in that position for just over ten years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/3e308175-11c5-4a69-9e43-b9a3b8d791e9/Scottsdaleheadshot.PNG Board of Directors - Emma Hayden, Firefighter Volunteer Emma Hayden is a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Firefighter for the City of Scottsdale Arizona. She has a passion for helping others and being part of EMShlep.org she can assist with being a part of a truly meaningful cause. Emma is an Arizona native and is a graduate from Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/d8836c42-aa80-4130-a565-57f175c7feaf/IMG_2216.JPG Board of Directors - Leilani Olson Support Leilani Olson is a Client Relationship Manager and Marketing Specialist for Board Developer. She has a love of traveling and has worked in countries such as Singapore and Israel in the marketing industry. Her experience has been heavily involved in helping startups and working with international companies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/ccbf140d-4c51-4910-b212-8e968a3482b7/MARK+2-2+%281%29.jpg Board of Directors - Chief Mark Galliard Board Member Chief Mark Gaillard has been the Fire Chief of the City of Flagstaff Fire Department since August of 2013. Chief Gaillard is a highly educated and accomplished fire service professional, holding an associate's degree in fire science, a bachelor's in management, and a master's in Fire Service Administration from Arizona State University. He has earned prestigious designations like Chief Fire Officer and Executive Fire Officer, and serves on various regional and state committees related to homeland security, fire training, and fire chiefs' associations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/cbd12460-2637-463e-a58a-78855e912eaf/Nicki+Bio.JPG Board of Directors - Nicki Bartram Nicki Bartram Board Member Nicki Bartram is a Licensed Professional Counselor with dual Master’s degrees in Clinical Counseling and Business Administration. Currently serving as the Health and Wellness Commander at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, she focuses on promoting mental, physical, and spiritual well-being to prevent burnout. Nicki has a broad range of experience, including individual, group, and family therapy, with expertise in substance abuse, anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She has worked in high-pressure environments, including medical hospitals, military and tribal settings, and suicide prevention programs. Her approach blends traditional counseling with solution-focused strategies, empowering clients to leverage their strengths and overcome life challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/01be7d9d-c51b-4964-986b-dca8e8d6a08f/crogandale-14_1200xx3407-1922-0-526.jpg Board of Directors - Dale Crogan President and Board Member Dale has worked in the fire and medical service for the past 32 years, 30 of which has been with Mesa Fire and Medical Department (MFMD). He is currently a captain/paramedic, but has served in multiple and varied positions and roles during the tenure with MFMD. Dale is most proud of his current role as a peer support coordinator for firefighters, all City of Mesa employees and their families. “I believe the best way to help and support an individual is to help and support the community to which they belong.” https://www.emshelp.org/cism-certification-registry daily 0.75 2023-08-10 https://www.emshelp.org/resilience daily 0.75 2023-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/c5dadc54-7574-4c24-9373-32b724e15b53/resilience-what-is-282x300.jpg Resilience - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.emshelp.org/resource-center daily 0.75 2022-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/38520a08-1615-4cca-86cf-7f2513ee5e7d/resilience-peer-support-282x300.jpg Resource Center - Peer Support Resources for fellow first responders to assist in supporting friends and co-workers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/c5dadc54-7574-4c24-9373-32b724e15b53/resilience-what-is-282x300.jpg Resource Center - Resilience The process of adapting well in the face of adversity, which can be learned and developed by anyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/81e05138-41db-4111-88a1-b825553aa727/resilience-stress-282x300.jpg Resource Center - Stress Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand and it can affect your health in various ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/c3f90081-47b3-41aa-856b-06bca20c96e3/resilience-self-managment-282x300.jpg Resource Center - Self Care Spending time on your mental/physical health is important to being resilient in the face of adversity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/f9519a08-d209-4ceb-9308-c2b5e2c4fb6a/resilience-resources-282x300.jpg Resource Center - Additional Resources Info to assist in recognizing and responding to stressful situations in this field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/751457db-4667-407d-80a5-256dcfd7d5b4/resilience-summit-282x300.jpg Resource Center - Summit Info and materials from the annual EMS Resiliency, Wellness and Safety Summit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/10e8a13a-2d6f-4511-9174-3850520418d6/resilience-education-282x300.jpg Resource Center - Education Articles from industry journals and first responder resources on the topic of resiliency in this field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/352f4ca1-3e29-4254-b1cc-0c9a54d21a8c/resilience-test-yourself-282x300.jpg Resource Center - Test Yourself Quizzes to help determine the status of your mental health and resources/tools for everyone. https://www.emshelp.org/testimonials daily 0.75 2023-08-10 https://www.emshelp.org/stress daily 0.75 2023-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/81e05138-41db-4111-88a1-b825553aa727/resilience-stress-282x300.jpg Stress - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.emshelp.org/self-care daily 0.75 2023-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62337be3e0b65f2653f22869/c3f90081-47b3-41aa-856b-06bca20c96e3/resilience-self-managment-282x300.jpg Self-Care - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.emshelp.org/test-yourself daily 0.75 2023-08-10 https://www.emshelp.org/peer-support daily 0.75 2023-08-10 https://www.emshelp.org/education daily 0.75 2023-08-10 https://www.emshelp.org/summit daily 0.75 2023-08-10 https://www.emshelp.org/additional-resources daily 0.75 2023-08-10