Two Grand Rapids firefighters attending a recent conference made the difference for a victim of human trafficking.
Battalion Chief Ed Brayman and Equipment Operator Nate Bazen were at an EMS instructor conference in March when they saw a woman who needed their help, WOOD8 reported.
“It was much like today. Kind of cold, snowy out and she had a very light jacket, spring jacket on. Kind of in the corner of the front entrance of the hotel. Duct tape on her shoes,” Bazen said.
“We just let her know that we were Grand Rapids firefighters, that she didn’t have anything to worry about, that if somebody needed help, we’re there to help,” Brayman said.
Brayman said the conversation was sad. “...The more we heard the worse the scenario was getting probably got to a point where didn’t really ask very many questions anymore because it wasn’t going to help the situation,” Brayman said.
The called the police.
They've taken training about human trafficking and know what to look for.
“We try and help. That’s our job, that’s our life, that’s what we’ve taken on. We’re here for other people,” Brayman said
