Quick Spanish for Emergency Responders: Essential Words and Phrases for Firefighters, Paramedics, and EMT's [Paperback]

Dees David (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071460195 | ISBN-13: 978-0071460194 | Publication Date: September 26, 2005 | Edition: 1

The most accessible Spanish language guide for firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs

Quick Spanish for Emergency Responders makes it easier than ever for you to acquire basic Spanish language skills. The book features more than 2,000 key words and phrases in the most easy-to-use format, along with bilingual scenarios based on situations commonly encountered during the course of your duties.

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The only Spanish-language guide for those who risk their lives daily to save lives

As a firefighter, paramedic, or EMT you know that when every second counts, clear communication can make the difference between life and death. That's why in an America where one in five citizens speaks Spanish, it is vitally important for every emergency responder have basic Spanish-language skills. Quick Spanish for Emergency Responders makes it easier than ever for you to acquire those skills with a bottom-line format that uses simple language.

Written by an author who has been teaching Spanish to emergency responders for more than a decade, this compact quick-reference guide arms you with all the essential Spanish words and phrases you need to do your job. More important, it gives them to you in the context of dozens of real-life situations you're likely to encounter on scene­­from structure fires to auto accidents to heart attacks to poison control.

A Spanish-language guide for true American heroes, Quick Spanish for Emergency Responders delivers:

• More than 2,000 words and phrases in a concise, easy-to-navigate phrasebook format
• Important vocabulary for fire fighting, rescues, first aid, water emergencies, dispatch, and more
• Pronunciation keys that get you speaking with confidence right away
• Easy-to-use phonetic translations of Spanish words
• Bilingual dialogs based on a wide range of real-life scenarios
• Useful information on Latino culture, survival tips, and street Spanish

About the Author

David B. Dees teaches Spanish at fire departments, sheriff's departments, and colleges throughout California, and he has developed specialized Spanish instruction programs for police, fire fighters, and other emergency responders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 26, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071460195
• ISBN-13: 978-0071460194
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 3.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,517,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I specialize in teaching Spanish to law enforcement personnel and emergency responders. I have writtten training materials that are being used in classes all over the USA. I have been doing this for the past 15 years in Ventura County, California and in Los Angeles. I have developed and taught practical classes for deputies, police officers and cadets at Ventura County Sheriff's Department, as well as for firefighters and paramedics at Santa Monica Fire Department. Before, I traveled a lot, my wife and I lived in Spain 7 years and I taught Spanish, French, Russian and ESL during my long teaching career. I was married 30 years to a great French gal who recently died from lung cancer. I have a wonderful girlfriend. I speak English, Spanish, French and Russian. I'm 65 and I'm living an interesting life!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Quality Source for Medical Spanish, June 15, 2006

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W. Sellman "William" (Oakland, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quick Spanish for Emergency Responders: Essential Words and Phrases for Firefighters, Paramedics, and EMT's (Paperback)

I have been practicing for many years and have long looked for a practical, straight-forward, and sufficiently-broad source for effective communication in medical Spanish. David Dees' "Quick Spanish for Emergency Responders" IS this source. The best aspect of this succinct book is that essential medical questions and communication skills pertinent to hospital, clinical, and emegent care are carefully delineated.

This book, more than a simple reference, continues to provide me efficient suggestions for usefully and quickly communicating in Spanish with my patients. I highly recommend it to health care workers who would benefit from this skill but who do not necessarily have time for multiple Spanish courses. This is top notch.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book saves lives, June 1, 2006

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Tammy Hallman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick Spanish for Emergency Responders: Essential Words and Phrases for Firefighters, Paramedics, and EMT's (Paperback)

There have been so many Spanish self-help books over the years. They usually end up on the coffee table. Quick Spanish is just the right size to take into the field and easy to look up phrases.
I only wish I had it earlier in my career. Living in California, I have to be able to communicate with the people I am helping. I know it sounds corny, but I have even opened it up looked up a phrase and then communicated..