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More Than a Uniform: Julie Staffin on Community, Commitment, and the Next Generation of Responders
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Episode Summary
In this inspiring episode, which follows Roy’s article on the 2025 Mayville tornado, Roy sits down with Julie Staffin. Julie is the assistant Director and soon-to-be Director of Mayville EMS, as well as Program Director of the Mayville EMS Training Center. Together, they explore the past, present, and future of the Mayville EMS Training Center and emergency services in Mayville. Julie shares her personal journey, the founding story of the training center, and how their team is building a stronger, more resilient community one EMT at a time.
Key Topics Covered
* The Rotary Four-Way Test as a guide for community service and resilience
* Julie’s personal story and path to EMS leadership
* Why and how the Mayville EMS Training Center was founded
* Addressing the EMS staffing crisis with a proactive, growth-oriented approach
* The impact of hands-on, community-based EMT training
* Training Center success stories
* The Center’s role in supporting local businesses, organizations, and the wider community
* How listeners can get involved: classes, volunteering, and ride-alongs
Memorable Quotes
* “These values are not just for Rotarians or first responders. They’re for all of us. They shape how we respond, support each other, and build a stronger community.”
* “I love it and I feel that it is my calling, and I hope to continue to grow in it as a leader.”
* “We realized that we needed to get road-ready EMTs… I want somebody I can count on and rely on, because in the back of the ambulance, that’s what you need.”
* “Our class size allows our instructors to have more hands-on, one-on-one teaching… when they get in the back of the ambulance, they’re ready to go.”
* “Building a resilient community takes more than just responding to emergencies. It’s about living our values every day.”
Call to Action
Interested in making a difference? Whether you want to become an EMT, take a CPR class, volunteer, or ride along and see what EMS is all about, reach out to the Mayville EMS Training Center. Every step you take helps make our community stronger and more resilient.
Contact Info for Mayville EMS Training Center
* Website: https://mayvilleems.org/training-center
* Email: [email protected]
* Phone: (920) 387-7989
Invitation to Subscribe
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.agingwellfirefighter.com
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By Flight Wisely. Age Bravely.Show Notes
Episode Summary
In this inspiring episode, which follows Roy’s article on the 2025 Mayville tornado, Roy sits down with Julie Staffin. Julie is the assistant Director and soon-to-be Director of Mayville EMS, as well as Program Director of the Mayville EMS Training Center. Together, they explore the past, present, and future of the Mayville EMS Training Center and emergency services in Mayville. Julie shares her personal journey, the founding story of the training center, and how their team is building a stronger, more resilient community one EMT at a time.
Key Topics Covered
* The Rotary Four-Way Test as a guide for community service and resilience
* Julie’s personal story and path to EMS leadership
* Why and how the Mayville EMS Training Center was founded
* Addressing the EMS staffing crisis with a proactive, growth-oriented approach
* The impact of hands-on, community-based EMT training
* Training Center success stories
* The Center’s role in supporting local businesses, organizations, and the wider community
* How listeners can get involved: classes, volunteering, and ride-alongs
Memorable Quotes
* “These values are not just for Rotarians or first responders. They’re for all of us. They shape how we respond, support each other, and build a stronger community.”
* “I love it and I feel that it is my calling, and I hope to continue to grow in it as a leader.”
* “We realized that we needed to get road-ready EMTs… I want somebody I can count on and rely on, because in the back of the ambulance, that’s what you need.”
* “Our class size allows our instructors to have more hands-on, one-on-one teaching… when they get in the back of the ambulance, they’re ready to go.”
* “Building a resilient community takes more than just responding to emergencies. It’s about living our values every day.”
Call to Action
Interested in making a difference? Whether you want to become an EMT, take a CPR class, volunteer, or ride along and see what EMS is all about, reach out to the Mayville EMS Training Center. Every step you take helps make our community stronger and more resilient.
Contact Info for Mayville EMS Training Center
* Website: https://mayvilleems.org/training-center
* Email: [email protected]
* Phone: (920) 387-7989
Invitation to Subscribe
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to the Aging Well Firefighter podcast! Share it with your friends, family, and fellow first responders. Your support helps us keep bringing you stories and strategies to help you Fight Wisely and Age Bravely.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.agingwellfirefighter.com