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sionate about patient care and doing the right thing. That's why she also became a teacher and decided she wanted to precept students. This is why she's so hard on us in school and when we're working with her on the truck,' said Villegas.

Nik Stevens added that he worked a cardiac arrest call one evening with Holland. 'She kept the scene the most relaxed as any call I've ever worked. She just has that nature about her,' said Stevens. 'Everything with her is done exactly how it's supposed to be done.'

'By far, one of the best paramedics that Toombs EMS has ever had,' said Morgan Dyal. 'She puts up with no drama around the station. She would address any issue and confront the situation head-on to find resolve,' said Alyssa Mosley. 'She is the most honest person I've ever known.'

Laurie was a student at STC herself. She graduated with a Paramedic Technology Diploma and an EMT Certificate of Credit.

STC Director of Emergency Services Education Mike Young said, 'She started off my EMS career as an instructor, giving me the skillset and knowledge needed as a provider. She's been a huge resource and mentor for me to follow in her footsteps in EMS education.'