Lives on the Line: Stories from America's First–First Responders

Lea Harms is a Colorado native, author, speaker, and retired 911 telecommunicator. Armed with her master's degree in communication studies, her work passions include project management and adult learning during dynamic changes. She resides in Texas with her husband, two children, and loyal dogs. After working graveyard shifts for years, her biggest accomplishment these days is kissing her two sleeping babies before bed every night.
In a busy season of mom duties, a perfect day involves swimming in the family pool, cruising to grandma's house blasting music, and ending the night cuddled on couches watching a movie. When this season changes, she hopes to return to her regularly scheduled programming, which includes traveling the world, watching any theatre production, and kicking butt on American Tough Mudder courses. Emma Lee was born and raised in Colorado.
She is a current 911 telecommunication supervisor with over nine years of service. She has a bachelor's degree in clinical exercise science and a minor in sports psychology. She resides in the Northern Colorado region, where she is also a business owner. She is married to her best friend, and they have one son, who keeps her busy with school activities and sports. Emma's perfect day includes hitting the gym, going on a hike with her adventure dogs, and ending the day with a home-cooked meal joined by family and friends.
If Emma could travel the world with her family forever, she would.