All Walks of Life (and Death): A Behind-the-Scenes Look at 42 Years as a Firefighter/Paramedic

All Walks of Life (and Death): A Behind-the-Scenes Look at 42 Years as a Firefighter/Paramedic
Author: John Spicuzza
Publisher: Bcg Publishing
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2021-06-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781734805369

When you see a fire truck, an ambulance, or a law enforcement vehicle screaming down the road with their lights and sirens blaring, where are they going? What if you can find out what type of emergency calls first-responders go to on a daily basis? What if you could get a sneak peak behind the curtain to see exactly what kind of scenario they are running in to? This book will expose you to the typical life of a firefighter or paramedic, or even a law enforcement officer. You will see how the author got started in the field and had an exhilarating forty-two years on the job highlighting the good, the bad, the sad, the ugly, and the downright messed up world a first-responder is exposed to. This book will show you that everyone from all walks of life will have some type of emergency and how responders provide the same level of care and support to all. In this book, EMT, Paramedic, and Law Enforcement recruits will learn: - What you may encounter during your career - How to deal with total strangers that are seeking your help - How to handle difficult situations you will encounter - Why it is important to work well with your co-workers - Why you will experience the most fulfilling and satisfying career available The average citizen will learn: - The emotional trauma first-responders are exposed to - Why first-responders are such a tight-knit group? - What it is like to actually save the life of a complete stranger - What first-responders are exposed to on a daily basis - Why first-responders have a dark sense of humor Current or retired first-responders will: - Enjoy comparing notes with their career - Have a good laugh along with some of the stranger calls you can relate to - Shed a tear when a story hits home with you as it triggers remembering a similar situation - Have the opportunity to share with friends and family a summary of what your career is all about by having them read this book Pick up your copy TODAY by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of the page!

Emergency!

Emergency!
Author: Richard Yokley
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2007-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780763748968

The hit television show that helped revolutionize emergency medical care in the streets is still a favorite with fans all over the world. When the show premiered in 1972 fire department paramedic services were being piloted in just a handful of cities. By 1977 over 50% of the US population was within 10 minutes of a paramedic unit. The paramedics of Fire Station 51 showed viewers critical techniques such as CPR that saved lives both on screen and off. Emergency! Behind the Scene contains real life tales from the production crew - from medical and fire technical advisors, cast members and writer, to paramedics and fire fighters. Learn more about Johnny Gage, Roy DeSoto, Dixie McCall and the rest of the Station 51 Rampart General Hospital staff. If you are a fire fighter, paramedic or simply a fan you will enjoy this in depth look behind the scenes.

Memoirs of a Firefighter/Paramedic

Memoirs of a Firefighter/Paramedic
Author: Bruce Zamelsky
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2008
Genre: Emergency medical technicians
ISBN: 1438909438

This book has more than twenty years of real-life incidents and was written for two reasons. I want those who are just starting in this profession and also those who have many years' experience, both paid and volunteers, to understand the roller coaster of emotions they will experience. The other reason for writing this book is to try to explain to the general public what emergency responders go through and the many different emotions we experience. We are not robots- we are just like you. We are your neighbors, your teachers, and your friends. Every one of us has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and energy in preparing to be there in your time of need. It is our privilege and we love to do it. Everything I talk about in the book is real; there are no fabricated stories or sensationalizing to make the incidents sound more dramatic. They are written truthfully, as they happened, and the emotions are genuine. I hope this book sheds some light on the courageous and extraordinary people that work and volunteer in these professions and the challenges they face.

24 Hours at a Time

24 Hours at a Time
Author: Jay Adair
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2012-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781457515286

I imagine life in a firehouse is a bit like life in a prison. You have a certain amount of time to kill before your sentence is up, and much of that time is spent swapping stories. Most yarns get told so often, both the teller and the listener are already painfully aware of each tiny detail. Occasionally, someone will remark, "Somebody ought to be writing this stuff down," as if the worn-out tales are of such noteworthy substance, society at large would be the poorer if they slipped into oblivion. Taking the bait, I started writing-not all of the stories, only mine. After all, the only facts I could be sure of were the ones I was directly involved with, and thus, the only ones I felt I could share, with any sense of accuracy. Just a few dozen of the thousands of events seemed noteworthy, so the vast majority of them remain un-chronicled, as they should. I usually wrote each narrative shortly after it occurred, while the memory was fresh and the images were still vivid in my mind. I then clicked the "SAVE" icon on the word processor and left the writing buried on the computer's hard drive- sometimes for decades. It was not until my career was winding down that I seriously considered making a book out of them. If you are a fireman and read the book it will be very familiar to you-you've made hundreds of calls just like these; in fact, your stories might be much better. If you're a civilian, curious about life in the fire department, the stories might surprise you. It's not exactly the job many folks think it is. It's a whole lot more-some good, some bad. The stories range from fires to floods, births to suicides, escaped parrots to trapped kittens, crazy civilians to crazier firemen. Some days it felt like you were a performer in the circus, while everybody clapped. Other days you felt like the guy with the shovel, following the elephants while everybody laughed. Just try and keep in mind this book was written by a fireman, not a professional wordsmith who knows how to dangle his participles without anyone noticing. I think my best writing was done on various bathroom walls during my Junior High School years. Alas, nobody thought to save it.

My Life and My Stories

My Life and My Stories
Author: Richard H. Stilp
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2021-02-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1664155414

Every firefighter who has served a career in a professional department has stories. These stories are personal to me. The first 12 are those stories that changed me. They have forever affected me emotionally. Some were successful rescues while others were failure, all left a lasting impression. There are many more than just these 12 but these come to mind quickly and have the ability to leave me emotionally drained as I remember them detail by detail. The next eight incidents are those that were fun, funny, or had an important lesson learned. These are incident that I chose not to forget. All should give you a window into the life of a dedicated firefighter, paramedic, and ER nurse. These stories are not in a chronological order as they were written in the order that they came to mind. Some involved my response as a firefighter, while others occurred while I served as a lieutenant or a chief officer. They are not made up or embellished. These are “My Stories”.

Triumph, Tragedy and Tedium

Triumph, Tragedy and Tedium
Author: Barry Makarewicz
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2010-08
Genre: Emergency medical technicians
ISBN: 1608446166

Barry Makarewicz is a twenty year veteran of Salt Lake City Fire Department, sixteen of those years as a paramedic. Triumph, Tragedy and Tedium chapters are honest, compassionate and sensitive with compelling detail and special insight as Barry lives in the district he serves. Medical or fire calls can be for neighbors, friends or family. If you want to know what it is like to be a paramedic/firefighter, or if you want to know what happens when the emergency response system is activated, this book of true stories is a must read. Triumph, Tragedy and Tedium explores a variety of emergency calls from dramatic major medical traumas to the mundane minor assistance needed for the frail and infirm; from humor to despair and everything in between. Barry's stories are captured in teamwork with his personal journalist and wife, Laura Howat. "Makarewicz & Howat masterfully recount the stories of a paramedic/firefighter in Triumph, Tragedy and Tedium. The book is a wonderful journey through the highs and lows of a paramedic/firefighter's life and I recommend it to anyone with a curiosity about emergency services." Eric R Swanson, MD, FACEP; Associate Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine, The University of Utah; Medical Director, University of Utah AirMed; Editor, Air Medical Journal "Makarewicz and Howat have written a remarkable book. It captures the full range of emotions and experiences of a modern urban paramedic; the humor, the satisfaction, the tragedy, the frustration and even the anger at times. . . .In these stories, readers will find themselves drawn into the lives of the paramedic/firefighters and the people they meet and they can come away with a deep appreciation for these people and for the life saving and life giving work that they do." Dan Andrus, Deputy Chief, Salt Lake City Fire Department (Retired) "Triumph, Tragedy and Tedium provides vivid insight into the challenges that paramedic/firefighters face when life saving seconds are ticking away. . . I recommend this book to anyone that takes emergency medical services for granted." Randy Anderson, Interagency Hotshot Crew Superintendent; BLM

One More Light

One More Light
Author: James Geering
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-09-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735586823

What changes would you make to your life if you could view it through the lens of a first responder? One More Light takes you on a journey with veteran firefighter and paramedic James Geering. As each chapter unfolds, the heart wrenching stories are coupled with a unique physical and mental health perspective about preventing tragedy and unnecessary suffering. It's about maximising the wellness and fulfillment of one another. But most of all, this is a book that ultimately leaves you with the hope that with us at our best, we have a fighting chance to thrive in an uncertain world.

Sometimes a Hero (Sometimes Not)

Sometimes a Hero (Sometimes Not)
Author: John Jacobson
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2017-11-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1480944009

Sometimes a Hero By: John Jacobson They come from around the world each year, over 1,800 firefighters, to race up 69 floors of the Columbia Center in Seattle. Carrying over fifty pounds of firefighting gear and breathing only the air they carry on their backs. Some race for the fastest time, others for the challenge. All do it to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I did it hoping for a cure.

Fire-Rescue 59

Fire-Rescue 59
Author: Alan J. Knoche
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1637101163

Most firefighters join the fire service when they are young-their teens or early twenties. Alan Knoche was an exception in that he joined when he was in his late thirties. He had a lot of catching up to do, but with life experiences in the Navy, the submarine service, and working at a nuclear power facility behind him, he quickly progressed from rookie to assistant fire chief. A top responder in a volunteer fire department that answered an average of two emergency calls a day, he fought fires, cut people out of crushed automobiles, and rescued victims from everything from a quarry collapse to a gumball machine. As an EMT, he also responded to thousands of medical and trauma calls and helped people who were experiencing the worst day of their lives. These stories relate some of the emergencies he faced on his "second job." They are gritty, often challenging, and sometimes sad, but actual life-threatening incidents are seldom pleasant. That's not to say it's all serious. The occasional humorous or comical event is what helps emergency responders cope with the catastrophic and tragic sights they see on a daily basis. The men and women he served with are some of the most dedicated, talented, resourceful, skilled, and sometimes insane people you could ever hope to show up when you're having your worst day. They made these stories possible.

The Heart Behind the Hero

The Heart Behind the Hero
Author: Curt Yoder
Publisher:
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2000
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Curt Yoder, a twenty-five year veteran firefighter of the Costa Mesa Fire Department in California, and his wife, Karen, bring you this heartwarming and inspirational collection of true stories, essays and poems from firefighters and paramedics across America.