Debbie Smith began her career in EMS as one of the first few female paramedics in Volusia County, Fla., in late 1980. She continued to blaze the trail for her gender by moving up in ranks, then finishing her 35- year career as the Assistant Director of Communications. Debbie is an avid APCO EMD fan and loves to share her passion with fellow telecommunicators to become the best they can be!