Taliyah Hockaday

Taliyah Hockaday is an EMT and Field Training Officer with LifeCare Medical Transports, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies. Through her patient-centered care, leadership, mentorship, and commitment to excellence, Taliyah has quickly become a respected clinician and an important influence on the next generation of EMS professionals.

Taliyah’s EMS journey began in 2022 when she joined one of LifeCare Medical Transports’ first internally developed EMT courses. She embraced every opportunity to learn and grow, progressing from student to accomplished EMT and, ultimately, Field Training Officer. Her journey reflects what dedication, professionalism, and a genuine passion for serving others can achieve.

In the field, Taliyah is known for sound clinical judgment, compassion, and an ability to reassure patients and families during vulnerable moments. Her calm demeanor and professionalism help establish trust while ensuring that each patient is treated with dignity and respect.

Taliyah’s influence extends well beyond the patients she serves. As a Field Training Officer, she has become a dedicated mentor to new employees, creating an environment in which they feel supported while also being challenged to grow. Her leadership balances accountability with encouragement, helping new providers develop the confidence, competence, and commitment necessary to deliver high-quality care. Many of the employees she has mentored credit Taliyah with having a meaningful influence on their professional development and success.

Her journey from student to mentor also makes Taliyah a powerful role model for those entering LifeCare’s educational programs. Drawing from her own experience, she demonstrates the opportunities available to those willing to work hard, continue learning, and embrace a career of service. By sharing her story and encouraging students to pursue careers in EMS, Taliyah is helping strengthen the profession’s future workforce.

In just a few years, Taliyah has progressed from learning the fundamentals of EMS to helping others build careers of their own. Through her clinical excellence, servant leadership, mentorship, and investment in others, she has made a meaningful impact on patients, colleagues, and students while representing LifeCare and the EMS profession with distinction.

LifeCare Medical Transports is proud to recognize Taliyah Hockaday as an American Ambulance Association Star of Life.