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LAWTON, Okla. — This week is Emergency Medical Services week, and it honors those who make the choice to become an EMT. They certainly don't choose the profession because of the hours - they're on call for shifts that can last 12 hours, and sometimes even 36. But they say they are helping people, so it makes the grueling schedule worth it.

Kirk's Ambulance Service EMT, Basic, Cody Penland remembers many rewarding times. But one really stand out in his mind.

"We had an infant that wasn't breathing, and I was with the partner I have today, and she helped him out," he said. "It was just kinda neat to see that you have a hand in somebody's life and helping them out."

"It's a real big excitement when you get the pulse back, when you get them breathing again, it's a really great feeling, you've done something great for that patient and for their family," said EMT Paramedic Brittany Schulte.

Full Story: EMTs celebrate profession during EMS Week