My name is Aaron Paul and I am a EMT for the state of Maryland. I became a EMT in 2005 because I felt a calling to serve my community. I serve as an active EMT in both the.Hoopers Island volunteer fire company (HiVFC) and Taylor’s Island Volunteer fire Company (TIVFC) both rural communities in Dorchester County. I am a former ambulance, captain and ambulance Lieutenant for HIVFC and I am currently the rescue captain for TIVFC.

Early in my career, I responded to a traumatic incident of the forever change my life and resulted in my diagnosis of PTSD. I struggle in silence for many years and about eight years ago I realized the importance of therapy and medication management.

In 2014 I started volunteering for a local organization. Heroes Haven. They provided resource resources, support, and experiences to wounded warrior. I look forward to meeting new members each year and accompanying them on deer hunts, fishing, and or crabbing trips. The friendships I have made through heroes. Haven have been truly made a positive impact on my life.

I am a fifth generation commercial fisherman and an avid hunter. My life revolves around the outdoors and I recently discovered a piece that gardening brings me. I am grateful to Eric Brefini for introducing me to Stephanie and Frontline Gardens.