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Discover our Book Excerpt directory, offering EMS professionals exclusive previews from leading publications in emergency medical services. These excerpts provide valuable insights, practical tips, and in-depth knowledge from experts in the field, helping you stay ahead in your career. Reading book excerpts is an excellent way to explore new ideas and enhance your understanding of key topics in EMS. For additional learning, visit our section on Professional Development. Expand your expertise by engaging with content directly from the top authors in the industry.

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A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
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Chief Alan Cowen was inspired by a train crash he witnessed as a child to become “one of the rescuers”
Your junior paramedic will learn first-hand about common childhood emergencies and what they can do to help
Michael Morse joins the podcast to talk about the inspiration behind his books
Two shifts into an EMS career is when paramedic and author Kevin Hazzard witnessed his first patient death
An excerpt from an action-packed dark comedy that takes readers on a tour through the world of EMS
C.B. Garris takes readers inside New York City EMS and what it meant to become a “Member of the Service” in this excerpt from “PARAMEDIC: M.O.S.”
Kevin Hazzard shared the story of his 10-year EMS career working for Grady EMS in the new book “A Thousand Naked Strangers”
Read this excerpt of “City Life” by author, EMT and EMS1 columnist Michael Morse
Our favorite books of the year written by medics; great gifts for everyone on your list
The author might really miss the addictive, adrenaline pumping action of urban trauma, but he was also deeply moved by the Last Call for a mentor
Paramedic James Windale shares an excerpt that shows the beginning of an ambulance crew’s friendship
Successful EMT and paramedic students can apply these tips on the first day of class and eventually use them as EMS professionals
Add these John Maxwell Team books to your leadership library; for you and the rising leaders in your organization
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The new medical suspense novel by paramedic and author, Bradley Jones, opens your eyes, twists your mind and stimulates your emotions
‘An elderly woman steps out of the car, and just from the worried look on her face, I can tell that she has a problem ...’
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Whether it is for your initial EMT training, next refresher class, or downtime reading, here are the top four things to consider when purchasing books