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Product Details

  • Paperback: 254 pages
  • Publisher: Vivisphere Pub (August 26, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 158776122X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1587761225
  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 6 x 8.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsIt is the job of your life
By A Customer on September 25, 2002
Format: Paperback
Devin relates the trails and tribuations of our nations emergency medical
services in clear and concise manner. This is a good read for rescue
professionals as well as for the folks these professionals serve each day. A
note to all you young folks out there that are considering a career in the
field of emergency medical service, read the book, it will open eyes as to
what your getting yourself into. If one is active within the service, Devin's
book will recall ones memories of their own crazy situations. The type of
incidents you thought could never happen to anyone else. If your just
interested in getting a taste of the life, Devin's book will provide an
accurate account of the life style.
How do I know this you ask?
I've been a fire fighter/paramedic for the past eight years of my life. I
hope this helps and folks, stay safe, stay healthy and stay happy. We rescue
workers would rather meet you in a social setting not as our patient.
Enjoy!!
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2.0 out of 5 starsWhy are you still in EMS?
By David Somers on June 6, 2006
Format: Paperback
I picked this book up after Devin took a job in our area. The intro was very well written and I thought "hey this should be great."

But then the book turns into a string of what we would refer to as "bumper stories" - 2 minute tales told while sitting on the front bumper of the rescue truck waiting for the horn to blow. Many of the stories have the feel of "urban legend" having been passed around NJ for decades and morphing over time.

And we all know that "real guys" don't talk about emotion - they just complain about how bad things are, so there is nothing in here that I felt captured the motivation that keeps people in this business. Too many "that was a horrible shift" stories, but no great saves.

Yes, I can recall events like this. But if they were all that made up my day, I would have left years ago.

(I did get one smile from a simple line on page 26 - Don't cut a down jacket.

Because I've been there.)
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5.0 out of 5 starsWhen's the movie coming out?
By CaliMedic on January 6, 2005
Format: Paperback
I hope he really is working on a movie for this! Nothing I've read so far captures the spirit of EMS like Devin's books. The 9-11 remembrance brought me to tears, and then he turns it all around with outrageously funny and true stories. I'd love to ride with the guy for one day to see all the bizarre stuff he seems to attract. I couldn't put the book down from the moment I unpacked it. I hate to sound like everyone else, but this is a MUST read for anyone in the business, new to the business, thinking about the business, or anyone wanting a good laugh. The radio moments and sex injuries made me laugh so hard my sides hurt. Keep up the excellent work!
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5.0 out of 5 starsSimply Amazing
By A Customer on January 10, 2004
Format: Paperback
I know it sounds trite, but I was blown away by this book. When I got it, I was thinking that it would be like the other EMS books I've read, like "Bringing Out the Dead" or "Into the Breach." I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't. Instead of hero centered war stories, Devin mixes raw honesty and self-effacing humor to create a blend of stories that really captures the essence of the EMS worker. The chapter on radio transmissions left me wondering how I sound when I use my radio. The chapter on his random thoughts on life and his glossary had me cracking up and repeating them at work. I highly recommend this book to anyone even remotely interested in EMS! Simply Amazing!
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1.0 out of 5 starsHow to be an EMT with a bad attitude
By LTMP on August 20, 2012
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As a volunteer EMT, I enjoy reading about he stories from the field. Many authors share the good and the bad of EMS, but overall reflect on the satisfaction of helping others in their time of need... This is NOT one of those authors. This book tells many stories of calls from the perspective of an EMT with a chip on his shoulder, resenting those he serves, and resenting their requests for help. Another reviewer said the book would set EMS back years, and I have to agree, primarily because of the stories of intentionally mistreating patients, bad attitudes, and off color jokes at the expense of others. If you want to read encouraging stories about life in EMS, consider stores by Canning, Patterson, or Perry. If you want to read about the unfortunate EMT that is always difficult to deal with, and seems to resent his job, this is the book. Advice to the author, if this describes the job of your life, then you might want to consider a career change....
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5.0 out of 5 starslove the kindle version
By SS on September 21, 2014
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Had and have the book as a paperback. Love the book in the paperback and digital versions and with the digital version, can bring it and not worry about taking up space in my carry on luggage when traveling
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5.0 out of 5 starsDefinite Must!
By A Customer on February 18, 2003
Format: Paperback
An EMT student of mine showed me a copy of this book so I had to order one. I haven't laughed so hard in awhile. Devin's honesty and eye for detail kept me hooked. It's refreshing to see someone who loves his job so much. I'm unofficially making this a mandatory read for all my new EMT students.
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4.0 out of 5 starsEms the job of your life reading experience
By hcklex on March 7, 2013
Format: Kindle Edition
By Alex.S
Senior At Ralston Valley High School

The intro was very well written and I thought wow what a great book. This book was mostly about how they get to the scene help the people out and how they think about the other people. Sometimes they get people that they get a lot like the drunk person she gets called out to when she sees him sleeping in the bushes she smells the beer and alcohol. She then says oh look at who it is and trys to wake him up. Devin's book will recall ones memories of their own crazy situations. The type of incidents you thought could never happen to anyone else. Although this isn't to be considered a medical textbook it does give a good overview of what the job entails. There are several of sections where it made me laugh, and there was other sections that made me go "wow is that for real?" As a series of shorter stories, it is a fast read and you hardly want to put it down. I couldn't put the book down which was my phone but I read it I think I might have to buy the next series and keep on reading.
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Great book for anyone in or interested in the EMS field!

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Smart,witty and true. Great read for any EMT.

Published 21 months ago by Amy A Baker
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Published 23 months ago by Sarah
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I was interested in working in EMS when I was searching for this book & now I have decided what my future career will be, EMT! Thank you to everyone in EMS for all you do!

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I hate using the expression "LOL" but that's just what this book was. I read Devin's novels first and loved them. Read more

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