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Page jd august 7, 1936 september 4, 2004 was recognized as a leading authority on united states emergency medical services ems. Jim started his career in emergency services in 1957 as a firefighter in monterey park, california. Page published several books and magazines about the ems community. Apr 07, 2020 this is book, for both the student paramedic and qualified paramedic, provides key information on the appropriate assessment skills needed when attending an emergency call. A paramedics diary is his gripping, blow by blow account of a year on the streets 12 rollercoaster months of enormous highs and tragic lows.
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