After the ambulance doors close, a paramedic is sometimes the only thing standing between the patient and the grave.
About the Author: Richard Estep has served as a firefighter, EMT and paramedic for 25 years.
120 Pages
Medical, Emergency Medicine
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Book Synopsis
After the ambulance doors close, a paramedic is sometimes the only thing standing between the patient and the grave. Richard Estep is one who took up that responsibility, and in this memoir he shares his journey from civilian to firefighter, EMT, and paramedic.
Experience an insider's view of 911 emergency calls which range from heartwarming to horrific, and meet the men and women who show up on the worst day of your life and put everything on the line in the service of their fellow humans. This is a look into the world of emergency medicine, written from more than 25 years' experience.
About the Author
Richard Estep has served as a firefighter, EMT and paramedic for 25 years. He continues to teach and practice emergency medicine in a Colorado 911 system today.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .43 Inches (D)
Weight: .62 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 120
Genre: Medical
Sub-Genre: Emergency Medicine
Publisher: Exposit Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Richard Estep
Language: English
Street Date: February 11, 2026
TCIN: 1011208862
UPC: 9781476698922
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-7242
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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