What an EMT Does, and Why, with Mackenzie Shevlin

What an EMT Does, and Why, with Mackenzie Shevlin

THURSDAY, Sept 12

2:45-4:00pm

We’ve all heard the term “EMT” and probably know it stands for Emergency Medical Technician. We’ve all experienced the lights and sirens of an ambulance, pulled over or walked out of the way to let them speed ahead at all times of night and day. But what do we really know about the people driving the vans? How do they assist people in emergencies in a wide variety of neighborhoods and buildings? Mackenzie has been working as an EMT since 2018 in New Jersey, where she lives. She worked throughout the dangerous COVID-19 pandemic and continues her work as an EMT today. She’ll explain what these courageous people do, what kinds of people sign up and why they do it. And she’ll explore her personal choice to join this group of heroic first-responders. What would you like to know about her work?