This episode of the Inside EMS Podcast is sponsored by\xa0FirstNet, Built with AT&T. FirstNet uses the latest technology to keep your lines of communication and data open\xa0\u2013\xa0to help you respond faster, smarter and safer.\nThis week, our co-hosts welcome two members from the Lexington (Ky.) Fire Department, Lt. Ken Howell and Firefighter Mackenzie Gross, to discuss the organization's community paramedicine program. Gross also serves as one of two social workers in the program.\xa0\nThe discussion flows as our guests outline their efforts and share how to progressively develop as a community medic.\xa0Gross, who serves as one of two social workers for the LFD, explains the importance of social work in conjunction with a community paramedicine program.\xa0\n\xa0\nAdditional resources\nLooking for more information about community paramedicine? Check out these additional EMS1 resources:\xa0\nChris Cebollero's work to bring reimbursement to community paramedicine\nHow community paramedicine is a risk reduction program for your citizens\nHow to hire effective community paramedics