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\u201cAll of EMS is volunteerism.\u201d This week, host Chris Cebollero is joined by industry advocate and EMS1 columnist Nancy Magee to discuss the current state of volunteerism in the profession. The conversation explores how leaders can balance the demands placed on volunteers with proper recognition, support and understanding, while also being responsive to the community\u2019s needs.\nTop quotes from the episode\n\u201cVolunteering is its own reward. It really can help you in your head space, but you don't get that until you try it.\u201d\xa0\n\u201cPeople have to know that what they do made a difference. You're important to the agency. We need you and what you do every day, whether it's putting a little old lady back in her bed or recognizing that she's decompensating and not that she dropped the remote this time.\u201d\n\u201cIt has to be understood by the community that EMS costs money. And you're getting a great bang for your buck if you have competent, local, readily available volunteers.\u201d\nThis episode of Inside EMS is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit\u202flexipol.com.