AMR Colorado Springs Peer Support Team

I have enjoyed more than 30 years in EMS with the Colorado Springs operation. In 1993, I joined the A-1/AMR family and have served in several roles, including with the UCHealth Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit (MSTU) and in Business Development. I currently serve as an EMT/FTO, EVOC and Safety Stretcher Instructor, and founding member of the Honor Guard.

I serve on the Peer Support Team so I can be present for my fellow providers in both good times and difficult ones.

I enjoy having fun, but I take this role seriously. It is a position of trust, and I am committed to honoring that responsibility with care, respect, and dedication.

EMS is a family. When one of our family members is in need, they should know they are not alone—and that their EMS family is ready to support them and have their back. 

I am Brian, I go by Dupey ( Dew•Pee).  I have been in EMS since 2004.   Started as a firefighter in the USAF and deployed twice to Iraq.   I have been a Medic with AMR  here in the Springs since 2015 but have worked EMS in El Paso county since 2005.  I  am HAPPILY married (wife has spies everywhere) and have a 18 year old  step son and a 2 year old daughter that if asked will brag about and  show off pictures of.  

I am on peer support because over my career I’ve had a roller coaster of experiences.  Some  of those dips lead to some really dark and isolating moments in my  life, and if not for one or two conversations I had with someone during  those times I may not be here today.   I don’t want others to feel that isolation, and that’s why I have been on peer support since we started it.   In addition to that I am horrible at grammar and spelling so there’s that.  I am the okayiest medic and happy to listen so reach out if you need to talk. 

In closing everyone should know,

WE ARE……. PENN STATE!!!!

I’m  Alex and I’ve worked in EMS for almost 7 years and have been a  Paramedic for the last 3 years. I love medicine  and have always felt a strong to the area of mental health the last few  years. I have gone through my own mental health journey while in EMS,  and I was blessed to have such amazing support through all of it. I want  to encourage others to reach out when they  need help and continue bringing light to mental health for first  responders.

I am married and have a full house with 3 dogs (Harley-Quinn, Cortana and Winn Dixie) and 4 kitties (Kratos, Princess  Peach, Obi-Wan and Anakin). I have a plethora of hobbies ranging from video games to cooking to hiking to embroidery. 

I  hope people will recognize the need for peer support, and we can  continue to fight the false pretense that struggling  with anxiety, depression and suicide makes you weak. As always, please  do not hesitate to reach out to anyone for help. It takes a lot of  strength to recognize when you are struggling and seek support. Be  strong.