By 草莓影视 Staff
Whether you鈥檙e seeking inspiration, looking to sharpen your leadership skills or aiming to expand your clinical expertise, reading is a powerful tool for professional growth in EMS.
We鈥檝e gathered book recommendations from EMS leaders and 草莓影视 contributors, as well as book excerpts showcasing reads that cater to EMTs, paramedics and EMS supervisors. These picks cover leadership, clinical practice, personal development and even children鈥檚 books to inspire the next generation of EMS professionals.
Let these titles motivate you to learn, grow, and lead in the ever-evolving world of emergency medical services.
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Top book picks from EMS leaders, 草莓影视 contributors
Advance in your career, climb the ladder and inspire the next generation of EMTs with these top EMS picks.
From learning resources to comic relief, there鈥檚 something for everyone
The books were used to illustrate key concepts, support the speaker鈥檚 principles or to call on other leaders to be lifelong learners
These nine leaderships books have been voted among the best in the genre
Next time you select a book for your child, consider these EMS-themed reads
Book excerpts
From reflections on harrowing calls, to communication tips, legal advise and even a children鈥檚 book, check out these excerpts before choosing your next read.
鈥淎n eastbound freight train with a gigantic wooden bumper had struck a car, leaving several passengers trapped and critically injured 鈥� some of them actually under the train. The vehicle was a piece of twisted wreckage and only shreds of wood remained of the train鈥檚 bumper, but the train seemed to be untouched.鈥�
鈥淵ou pull into a commercial parking lot and find a large 80s-style sedan with a couple of people standing around it. It is head-on into the concrete base of a parking lot light pole. You notice the front grill is compressed, the hood is crumpled, and an elderly gentleman is standing outside talking to two other individuals, and he appears upset.鈥�
鈥淧eople skills are the soup stock you can use to cook up answers to the full range of the human emergency spectrum, from critical situations, to medical and trauma challenges, to routine transfers. You may not be in a position to say a single word out loud, but as a member of the team arriving to help you can still 鈥渟ay鈥� a great deal by such actions as wiping your shoes as you enter.鈥�
鈥溾�業鈥檓 not sure the best way to say it, so I鈥檒l just say it.鈥� She paused and looked him in the eyes. 鈥業鈥檓 worried about your drinking.鈥欌��
鈥淎t some point in your EMS career, you will likely find yourself under investigation for something. Not only is it very easy 鈥� and common 鈥� anymore for people to complain about one thing or another, but now more than ever, every complaint receives some sort of follow up and that usually means an investigation.鈥�
鈥淭he doorman greets us with a Brooks Brothers nod as we enter the structure. I kept having this peculiar feeling about this call though. Low and behold, as we walk through the foyer, the elevator opens and a man in his 50鈥檚 runs towards us covered in blood. 鈥榊ou have to help me!鈥� He screamed frantically.鈥�
鈥淥ften times after my husband gets off shift, I make it a point to first ask him what he needs before I discuss any tasks I have for him. I want his wellness to come first and our to-do list second.鈥�
鈥淒ispatching Frederick the Paramedic. Respond to the Giggle Grove indoor playground for an allergic emergency!鈥�
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