Rescue Paramedics

by Brett Stevens

Requiring high levels of physical, mental and emotional stamina, the paramedic’s life is far from easy, and their world is often invisible to those outside it - until the worst happens. Whether it’s climbing down a cliff to rescue a paraglider or trying to revive a child after a car accident while the terrified parents watch, paramedics strive day in and day out to save lives against the odds.

Brett Stevens, author of A Hard Place: The Rise of Street Gangs, has spent decades working with those on the front line of emergency services. In Rescue Paramedics he brings together some of the most heartbreaking, the most unusual and the most inspirational stories of these incredible people and their lives dedicated to helping others in the most desperate of circumstances.

215 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Georgie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such a difficult job being a paramedic! Enjoyed reading the stories about Paramedics on the front line. My main gripe with this book is the way it is written. It took me a while to realise that the narrator/author is actually an army reservist (policeman and author) who has worked with these Paramedics in an army situation. He then retells 3 different Paramedics experiences from their working lives outside of the army (the good, the bad and the unusual) Although there are a few army stories as well. It’s not particularly well written and jumps a little all over the place.

The stories themselves are interesting which is why I gave it a 3 stars.

[Andrei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty good book. I listened to the audiobook.

I was quite confused about who's perspective I'm listening to as the author is interviewing someone else who is sharing their stories. However, I think this would've been clear reading the physical book. I wasn't a fan of the narration style and frequent mispronounced words, but that's no fault of the author, so I haven't let it affect my rating.

As a health worker, there were times when the writing felt overrun with explanations of terminology I already understood. But, I think this makes the book perfect for anyone who isn't in healthcare, as everything is described quite well and in simple terms.

Objectively, this is a good book. Personally, it was slightly monotone and hard to finish.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Plenty of fascinating stories, but too many distracting grammar and spelling errors to be enjoyable.

[Wednesday · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talks about real paramedic stories. Sad, sometimes gorey