From Badge #562 to Rutgers Public Health: The Story of Neil Tucker

Our People: From Badge #562 to Rutgers School of Public Health Neil Tucker served with Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad from 2015 to 2020. During his time here, he was introduced to the '5 Minutes to Help' program — a curriculum designed to help EMS and first responders recognize and respond to Substance Use Disorder. That connection set him on a new path. Today, Neil is a Health Educator in EMS Peer Support at Rutgers School of Public Health. He has trained thousands of providers across New Jersey, built partnerships with the NJ State Police and NJ Department of Health's Harm Reduction program, and continues to grow the '5 Minutes to Help' program statewide. Stories like Neil's remind us why this community matters — and why the people who serve here go on to do extraordinary things. Learn more about Neil's free CEU-eligible training: https://rutgerstraining.sph.rutgers.edu/Fiveminutes/