Service Before Self: Help Us Lead the Way
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2025
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 56
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“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9
“Make a snake image and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will recover.” Numbers 21:9
If you are seeking another traditional leadership style book, written by psychologists or Fortune 500 CEO’s, this is not it. This book comes from nearly three decades of work in EMS. So, if you are looking for guidance into leadership that maintains Christian values and insights, while simultaneously recognizing the unusual circumstances of being a first responder, then this book is for you.
Police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, doctors and all first responders are a unique group of individuals who become a family out of their common desire to serve others. An unfortunate side effect of this family mentality is the desire to keep our experiences to ourselves. These walls protecting us from the outside world have also made it difficult for us to be brutally honest and transparent about our own shortcomings. So how can we reach our new generation of first responders and teach them to be even better than we expect and demand of them?
Take a peek inside for a few tips and thoughts from a person that has been elbow deep in these unspeakable situations. Help us lead the way!
Sara Davis is a lifelong resident of Giles County, Virginia. The mother of two, she was blessed with a son and daughter that were able to grow up with many cousins living locally. Following in the steps of her family, Sara joined the Giles Lifesaving and Rescue Squad, Inc, in 1996 as a high school student. The desire to continue learning has manifested in multiple degrees and certifications.
Sara became a National Registry Paramedic in 2010 while obtaining an Associate Degree in Emergency Services Technologies. To further advance positions Sara attended Western Governors University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Following the loss of a family member Sara strived to obtain a Master of Science in Emergency Management in 2020.
Most individuals can tell you about a previous experience with a good leader and a bad leader. It is difficult to find hard truths and actual life lessons because most people do not want to be that vulnerable. Sara has taken the step to attempt to remove the veil and shed some light on the leadership controversies facing first responders.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9
“Make a snake image and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will recover.” Numbers 21:9
If you are seeking another traditional leadership style book, written by psychologists or Fortune 500 CEO’s, this is not it. This book comes from nearly three decades of work in EMS. So, if you are looking for guidance into leadership that maintains Christian values and insights, while simultaneously recognizing the unusual circumstances of being a first responder, then this book is for you.
Police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, doctors and all first responders are a unique group of individuals who become a family out of their common desire to serve others. An unfortunate side effect of this family mentality is the desire to keep our experiences to ourselves. These walls protecting us from the outside world have also made it difficult for us to be brutally honest and transparent about our own shortcomings. So how can we reach our new generation of first responders and teach them to be even better than we expect and demand of them?
Take a peek inside for a few tips and thoughts from a person that has been elbow deep in these unspeakable situations. Help us lead the way!
Sara Davis is a lifelong resident of Giles County, Virginia. The mother of two, she was blessed with a son and daughter that were able to grow up with many cousins living locally. Following in the steps of her family, Sara joined the Giles Lifesaving and Rescue Squad, Inc, in 1996 as a high school student. The desire to continue learning has manifested in multiple degrees and certifications.
Sara became a National Registry Paramedic in 2010 while obtaining an Associate Degree in Emergency Services Technologies. To further advance positions Sara attended Western Governors University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Following the loss of a family member Sara strived to obtain a Master of Science in Emergency Management in 2020.
Most individuals can tell you about a previous experience with a good leader and a bad leader. It is difficult to find hard truths and actual life lessons because most people do not want to be that vulnerable. Sara has taken the step to attempt to remove the veil and shed some light on the leadership controversies facing first responders.