Scott Kirk (left) and Michael Crowder of FirstHealth EMS-Montgomery, took home first place in a state regional paramedic competition held Friday, July 12. The two-man paramedic team have advanced to the state competition that will be held in September. Also competing in the regional competition were Larry Diggs and Kevin Boswell of FirstHealth EMS-Richmond. Diggs and Boswell finished as the first alternate team in their competition. Robert Langworthy and Brad Couce of FirstHealth EMS-Chatham also competed in the regional competition.