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This 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\xa0lexipol.com.\nIn this episode of Inside EMS, host Kelly Grayson welcomes Nancy Magee, volunteer EMS consultant, and\nRom Duckworth, fire captain and paramedic EMS coordinator for the Ridgefield (Connecticut) Fire Department and the founder of the New England Center for Rescue and Emergency Medicine.\nAs a NAEMT board member, Rom recently attended the EMS advocacy event, EMS on the Hill, along with Nancy, who attended to represent the interests of rural EMS providers.\xa0\nRom shared,\xa0\u201cBottom line, the experience was great, some parts a little frustrating, but I feel like we were fighting the good fight overall and it was a learning experience for me and I think an eye opening experience for a lot of the other people who were down there trying to fight for a little bit more money, a little bit more protection and a little bit more rights for EMS providers.\u201d\nNancy and Rom recount their experiences and what they learned in Washington, including:\nWhat the representatives asked of legislators\nWhy it\u2019s important to be specific in grant funding\nThe elephant in the room (hint, it\u2019s fee-for-service)\nWhere the money goes\nConnect with us\nEmail theshow@ems1.com to share your feedback!\nEnjoying the show? Please take a moment to\xa0rate and review us on\xa0Apple Podcasts.