Paramedic Buff to Burnt [Paperback]

George Steffensen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2005

Paramedic buff to burnt shows the changes of a highly decorated New York City paramedic from being a rookie to now an old timer with over 15 years on the streets.It covers some of the more interesting calls he has done over these many years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419602616
• ISBN-13: 978-1419602610
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

George Steffensen:I have been a paramedic for over 24 years.Retired New York City paramedic. Currently I am working for East Baton Rouge EMS. Active member of the bike team and special response team. I honor our fallen heros by riding in the EMS memorial bike ride here in Louisiana. My first book, paramedic buff to burnt tells about the changes one goes through from being a rookie on the job to an old timer. My second book released Jan 2012 Paramedic on the jobs, in the headlines gives firsthand accounts of jobs I responded to that made the headlines in the news. Calls which include the World Trade Center attack 9/11/2001, helicoper down in the East River, to jobs here in Baton Rouge Hurricane Gustav and other news worthy calls.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truth is Stranger than Fiction, November 6, 2005

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A. GAGLIONE-AUSTIN "Assunta" (NY, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paramedic Buff to Burnt (Paperback)

When a book makes you change the way you think on a day-to-day basis, its author deserves enormous credit. Kudos to George Steffensen, who describes the life of a medic in an all-out, stream-of-consciousness, hit-you-over-the-head reality-based approach. His stories are so real and honest, so memorable and colorful, that now whenever I hear a siren or see an ambulance, I think of what those everyday heroes are doing inside. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the field. Thank you for an intense and funny read, and thank you for the work that you and your colleagues do every day.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An enlightening and interesting read..., June 15, 2006

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Letterman the medic (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paramedic Buff to Burnt (Paperback)

I am not exactly sure how I ended up getting the unedited version of your book which was a bit difficult to read, but it was an interesting autobiography just the same. I laughed at a few of the analogies that were definate truisms that define the differences between the new buff and the older experienced medics. Also interesting is how New York presents experiences that are unique to many other services, cities and working environments.

Mr. Steffensen my suggestion to you is to continue to write your view of the EMS world according to George with future editions, assure that all your work is properly edited to make you shine in the academic light that becomes you, and expound upon your thoughts, feelings, and concerns about how society has created each situation that you become involved with. Thank you for doing the work that you do and for sharing your experiences in our book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DOC JIM, September 19, 2006

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DOC JIM (Hartford, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paramedic Buff to Burnt (Paperback)

As both a physician and paramedic I believe that George has truly captured what it's like to be a medic. The sarcasim, sense of humor, as well as physical and emotional stress are all portrayed very well. This is a quick read that keeps your interest constantly. Hat's off to you George on a fine book.... keep your stories coming. Ps: George is actually much crazier in real life than he is in this book : )