Lights and Sirens

The Education of a Paramedic

De: Kevin Grange

Narrado por: Sean Runnette

Nine months of tying tourniquets and pushing new medications, of IVs, chest compressions, and defibrillator shocks - that was Kevin Grange's initiation into emergency medicine when, at age 36, he enrolled in the "Harvard of paramedic schools": UCLA's Daniel Freeman paramedic program, long considered one of the best and most intense paramedic training programs in the world.

Few jobs can match the stress, trauma, and drama that a paramedic calls a typical day at the office, and few educational settings can match the pressure and competitiveness of paramedic school. Blending months of classroom instruction with ER rotations and a grueling field internship with the Los Angeles Fire Department, UCLA's paramedic program is like a mix of boot camp and med school. It would turn out to be the hardest thing Grange had ever done, but also the most transformational and inspiring.

An in-depth look at the trials and tragedies that paramedic students experience daily, Lights and Sirens is ultimately about the best part of humanity - people working together to help save a human life.

©2015 Kevin Grange (P)2015 Tantor

Fantastic Listen and True to Life

This book made me remember so many parts of emt school. Everything is true and well told in this book. I loved it and was upset it was over so fast. Only remark I can make is the ending is too abrupt but I see why. Loved this.

Loved it

the medical knowledge that paramedics have to have is mind boggling. i loved how detailed and educational it was.

Good book great job well written

wanna know what it takes to be a paramedic??? Here it is!!! start to finish!!!

Great story with lots of grit and uplifting messages.

The author’s perspective surrounding the challenges and success as he pursued a career as a first responder. I was immediately wrapped by his story.

A must read if you’re in EMS

I am a fireman EMT and EMS captain of a small fire department I found the book riveting. I will take many lessons away from the book and put them into practice in our small town. All I can see it thank you.

A wonderful glimpse into the life and emotions of a paramedic student

Some of the medical terms were mispronounced and drove me crazy, but the story was so wonderful and emotional I didn't care much. Grange is a talented author who really hits on the head exactly what I'm feeling as I'm going through school. There were so many beautiful lines, relatable moments, and it was incredibly wonderful. This was one that I was sad to see end. While his program was set up differently than the one I'm attending, the emotions and experiences are so similar it made me feel this deep connection to the author. Great book!

great review and story plot

Enjoyed listening to all the personal stories while relearning some skills with imagination of seeing it all.

67 yom emt!

Being an emt later in life, this book gives the essence of what it is like.

An uplifting tale of one’s Medic School journey

I’m an EMT who hasn’t seen all that much in the field yet. Paramedic school sounds intimidating. And this story confirms those feelings. Still, this book just might inspire you to become one. Listen if you want to know what it’s like. Great narrative, great narrator.

Fascinating story, great insight

This is a great read, it is funny, honest, and inspiring. I liked listening to how Kevin worked through some of the things that were holding him back. I’m from New Hampshire and am glad Kevin represents us so well! I’m reading more from him now and hope he has more stories to tell after that 😊