Abbie Green is a Paramedic, Lieutenant and Field Training Officer with Lifeguard Ambulance Service in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Since Lifeguard Lauderdale opened, Abbie has grown from an EMT into one of the operation’s most influential leaders, educators, and mentors.

A driving force behind Abbie’s leadership is her commitment to ensuring that those around her have the knowledge and confidence to succeed. She proactively identifies knowledge gaps within her team and works to address them through training and education, helping strengthen both individual providers and the operation as a whole.

As one of Lifeguard Lauderdale’s original Field Training Officers, Abbie has played an important role in developing new team members and preparing them for success in the field. Her dedication to EMS education extends to the classroom, where she serves as a lead instructor in the EMS Academy’s EMT program. Through these roles, Abbie shares her knowledge and experience while helping shape the next generation of EMS professionals.

Abbie also serves as a public voice for the operation by managing its social media presence. Through her work, she celebrates the accomplishments of fellow providers, highlights the service of her colleagues, and shares community safety initiatives, helping strengthen the connection between Lifeguard Lauderdale and the people it serves.

Her commitment to her colleagues extends beyond their clinical development. Recognizing the importance of provider well-being, Abbie has pursued specialized crisis intervention training to better support fellow EMS professionals during difficult moments and help foster a stronger, healthier workplace culture.

From her own progression from EMT to Paramedic Lieutenant to her work as an FTO, instructor, mentor, and advocate for provider well-being, Abbie exemplifies leadership through service. Lifeguard Ambulance Service is proud to recognize Paramedic Lieutenant and Field Training Officer Abbie Green as a Star of Life.

Abby Smith is a Paramedic Lieutenant with Lifeguard Ambulance Service in Purvis, Mississippi, whose clinical leadership, teamwork, and commitment to developing others make her an integral part of Lifeguard South Mississippi.

Abby demonstrated those qualities during the lifesaving care of an infant experiencing severe respiratory distress. Faced with a critically ill young patient, Abby provided decisive leadership as she and her crew worked together to deliver advanced respiratory interventions and stabilize the infant.

Through Abby’s leadership and the crew’s seamless teamwork, the infant’s condition improved during their care. They arrived at the hospital with a crying, responsive baby—a remarkable change from the severe respiratory distress they had encountered. Just weeks later, the infant was discharged from the hospital.

The call exemplified the clinical skill, composure, and teamwork required when caring for EMS’s most vulnerable patients. Abby’s ability to lead effectively during a high-stakes pediatric emergency helped ensure that her crew remained focused on delivering the care the infant needed.

Abby’s impact extends well beyond individual patient encounters. As the supervisor for her rotation, she provides leadership and support to her colleagues while helping maintain a strong standard of patient care. She also dedicates herself to mentoring students and new team members during orientation, sharing her experience and helping prepare other EMS professionals to serve their patients with confidence and compassion.

Whether leading her crew through a critical pediatric emergency, supervising a rotation, or investing in the development of future EMS professionals, Abby demonstrates the clinical excellence, leadership, and dedication at the heart of emergency medical services. Lifeguard Ambulance Service is proud to recognize Paramedic Lieutenant Abby Smith as a Star of Life.

Matthew Lambert is a passionate EMS advocate who has made a significant impact in his community by raising awareness about the role and services of his EMS operation. Known for his selfless dedication to teaching, Matthew goes out of his way to help fellow clinicians stay informed about the latest advancements in the emergency medical field. His expertise has earned him recognition for numerous “saves,” and he has received multiple awards for achieving ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation) in the field.

One of Matthew’s most notable calls involved a patient trapped in a fiery car crash, suffering burns over 90% of their body. Despite the life-threatening injuries, Matthew’s swift and skillful intervention saved the patient’s life. His dedication to his craft and his community continues to inspire and make a profound difference in the lives of those he serves.