Lawrence started his EMS career as a volunteer first responder in 1999.  He very quickly realized this was his passion and wanted to deliver the best possible care for his patients. He decided to pursue schooling in the United States to become an Advanced Life Support Paramedic. Lawrence Graduated from Capitol Community College in 2002.

Over the years, while working as a paramedic in Connecticut, Lawrence was also a Field Training Officer with American Medical Response. In addition, he was a Paramedic Field Instructor with Yale Sponsor Hospital program (an affiliate of the Yale School of Medicine). Currently Lawrence also works as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Emergency Department.