The Curious

Set in rural Vermont, this story from the Trowbridge Dispatch series follows a team of EMTs and paramedics as they participate in a humorous and occasionally gross anatomy refresher, examining a deer to fulfill their training requirements. The narration highlights the unusual and visceral aspects of their task, with a playful warning about the sights, sounds, and smells involved. Drawing from I.M. Aiken’s background in public safety, the story offers a glimpse into the everyday heroism of emergency responders in small communities.