In today’s episode, AAI’s Program Manager, Andrew Langlois sits down to chat with Luke Walker, the director of EMS services at Mercy EMS at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. They discuss the important and often forgotten role of EMS professionals in their efforts to reduce firearm injury and suicide on the frontlines. More often than not, EMS are first on scene and are faced with the difficulties of providing medical care while simultaneously supporting the impacted victims and bystanders. Luke walks us through his unique role as an EMS director and public safety officer and shares his perspective on how mental health services can be better utilized throughout his community.