"As first responders, we run a variety of calls. Human trafficking is thought to be done undercover when in reality it is done right out in the open. We have the unique ability to P.A.V.E a path to freedom for victims by checking our Posture, Attitude, Verbiage and Empathy before we walk into any call. We owe our community and these patients 15 seconds to check our personal P.A.V.E.ment prior to any call we run, and by doing this; we may be able to provide freedom through the care we provide!" - Matt Driscoll, First Responder & iEmpathize Strategic Council Partner The First Responder Training Course is designed to address human trafficking specifically from the unique perspective of a firefighter, EMT, paramedic and 911 dispatcher. First responder professionals are uniquely positioned to address and identify trafficking situations and are often the first to come into contact with a potential victim or crime. Their role is critical in identifying and responding to human trafficking cases. This course provides the tools and equips first responder professionals to identify, report and respond to this issue in their own unique context. To ensure all educational media is safe, culturally relevant, and sector specific, the material is developed with issue-focused experts and survivor- leader voices. Since conception, iEmpathize learning tools have trained more than 1,233,000 individuals, resulting in 2496+ calls made to the national hotline, 663+ likely cases generated, and 1230+ likely victims identified2. Backed by research and evidence-based practices, the platform draws from the extensive training materials and outreach media library of iEmpathize. 1.(Polaris 2020; L.A. Regional Human Trafficking Task Force); (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, May 2020) 2. Truckers Against Trafficking