Paramedic

I met a recently retired paramedic who recommended this book as a good book about the reality of what it means to be a paramedic in New York City. He said it was pretty accurate and a good read. He was right. I really enjoyed the story and learning more about this vital service.

I literally could not put the book down. It made me laugh and cry.

Paul Shapiro's account of his experiences as a paramedic in Manhattan is exciting, illuminating, and amusing. I was a volunteer EMT for 12 years, but NYC is an entirely different world. Shapiro shows us what motivates those people who work to save lives in the busiest city in the nation. While I never had to deal with the extremes described by Shapiro, this book still reflects my experiences in its humor and spirit. This is definitely recommended reading for anyone who wants to explore the live and motivations of the dedicated men and woman of our Emergency Medical Services.

I have read many books written by paramedics and EMTs and this is, by far, the best one I have read. Paul Shapiro (no relation to me!) writes with intelligence, thoughtfulness, and humor. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this book.

Paul D. Shapiro candidly takes you through the everyday calls and situations that Paramedics are put through. He shows you how the EMS system works and explains how to handle certain calls from drunks to extracting unconsious people from cars. This novel is exciting and worth while.