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Book Synopsis: The extraordinary story of an unjustly forgotten group of Black men in Pittsburgh who became the first paramedics in America, saving lives and changing the course of emergency medicine around the world. Until the 1970s, if you suffered a medical crisis, your chances of survival were minimal. A 9-1-1 call might bring police or even the local funeral home. But that all changed with Freedom House EMS in Pittsburgh, a group of Black men who became America’s first paramedics and set the gold standard for emergency medicine around the world, only to have their story and their legacy erased—until now.
In American Sirens, acclaimed journalist and paramedic Kevin Hazzard tells the dramatic story of how a group of young, undereducated Black men forged a new frontier of healthcare. He follows a rich cast of characters that includes John Moon, an orphan who found his calling as a paramedic; Peter Safar, the Nobel Prize-nominated physician who invented CPR and realized his vision for a trained ambulance service; and Nancy Caroline, the idealistic young doctor who turned a scrappy team into an international leader. At every turn, Freedom House battled racism—from the community, the police, and the government. Their job was grueling, the rules made up as they went along, their mandate nearly impossible—and yet despite the long odds and fierce opposition, they succeeded spectacularly. Never-before revealed in full, this is a rich and troubling hidden history of the Black origins of America’s paramedics, a special band of dedicated essential workers, who stand ready to serve day and night on the line between life and death for every one of us.
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Discover the fascinating and untold story of the Black men who became America's first paramedics in the critically acclaimed book, American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics. Written by acclaimed journalist and paramedic Kevin Hazzard, this gripping narrative shines a light on the forgotten heroes who revolutionized emergency medicine and saved countless lives.
Before the 1970s, your chances of survival in a medical crisis were dire. Calling 9-1-1 might have summoned the police or even the local funeral home. But then emerged Freedom House EMS in Pittsburgh, a group of Black men who defied the odds and became the pioneers of modern paramedics. Their legacy, however, has been unjustly erased from history. American Sirens brings their extraordinary achievements back into the spotlight.
Join Hazzard as he unveils the remarkable journey of these young, undereducated Black men who forever transformed healthcare. Through the captivating stories of individuals like John Moon, Peter Safar, and Nancy Caroline, you'll witness the challenges they faced as they battled racism from the community, the police, and the government. Against all odds, they not only overcame the obstacles but also set the gold standard for emergency medicine worldwide.
American Sirens uncovers the hidden Black origins of America's paramedics, shedding light on the exceptional dedication and bravery of these essential workers. From the grueling nature of their job to the ever-evolving rules they had to navigate, this book offers a riveting and troubling account of their journey. It's a story that must be heard.
Don't miss out on this groundbreaking book that rewrites history and pays homage to those who stand ready to serve on the line between life and death. Order your copy of American Sirens today and be inspired by the incredible resilience and unwavering commitment of America's first paramedics.
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