Home Town Heroes Cynthia Herrin

Eric & Leslie Holcomb

Tell me a little bit about your family.

Leslie: Well I have a great husband. I have three children…a thirteen year old daughter, eight year old boy, and a three year old boy. They keep us very busy.

Eric: We also have four dogs, a cat, a bearded dragon, and a giant tortoise.

What do you find most rewarding about the job?

L: The positive outcomes. When you actually see that you made a difference in a patient. I find those calls most rewarding.

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?

E: That I’m nice. *chuckle* And that I’m actually a cancer survivor.

What would you say is your greatest accomplishment as a medic?

L: Well I’ve been a medic for 14 years and became a nurse 6 years ago. I like to teach people who are becoming medics.

E: You also have a very high sense of critical thinking in high pressure situations. You’re also very sought after from new medics, because you take time to show them the field.

L: I also feel like I have a positive attitude most of the time.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a medic?

E: Be the calm in the storm.

What are three qualities that you think would make a great medic?

L: Being able to think quickly or adjust, be knowledgable and continue to learn, and try to use each call as a learning opportunity.

How do you remain calm in difficult situations?

E: I have no idea. You don’t know where you’re going to find yourself. You just start working until you find your way through it.