Around the Fire With a Peek Behind the Curtain.

Back in the 80s, I worked for a developmental center for the developmentally disabled. It was there that I decided to become an Emergency Medical Technician. For several years I worked in the clinic and did transports. During this time, I also joined the volunteers at my local ambulance company.
We see on television the excitement of responding to traumas. I remember my first accident call, my first stabbing, my first OD. Memories of my chief at the time pushing down the helmet visor as I watched in awe of the first Medavac take off. But what is ingrained in me are the other calls. Comforting family and friends. Holding the husband who lost his wife. Not knowing what to say or do for the parent whose child was lost in an accident.
There were regulars like Millie in my short story 911 What’s Your Emergency. The lonely souls who just needed human contact. There were times I rolled my eyes when we received the call and responded to false alarms. There were times I was humbled when, on the second, seventh, or seventeenth response, there was an actual emergency.
And don’t forget, like in my second short story, A Very Special Valentine, that the responders are also human beings with real lives, problems, joys, and sorrows. 
I hope you enjoy these peeks behind the curtain.

911 What's Your Emergency
by
D. V. Stone
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSG2MBHQ
Small town/ First Responder/ Romance

If you ever wondered about the life of a First Responder, D. V. Stone pulls back the curtain. Two short stories follow the life of Shay McDowell
Story One Making a Difference
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, EMT Shea McDowell faces a long night. One emergency follows another until she and her partner Joanna can finally call it quits. Yet, the sense of accomplishment from a job well done always triumphs over exhaustion.
A Very Special Valentine
After a bitter divorce, Shay wonders if she will ever grow old with someone. So climb aboard for some romance.
These short stories are a part of the Impact Series, which includes Rock House Grill and Jazz House, a contemporary romantic suspense series. The original story appeared in Australia Burns but has been edited.