Kevin Hazzard

This was a fast read, with some genuinely interesting and harrowing descriptions of what life is really like when riding in an ambulance for a living. I was intrigued by the amazing and sometimes surreal things Hazzard saw on the job, and I found myself quickly flipping pages to see what happened next. Unfortunately, I was less enamoured with the overall depressing look at life as an EMT and paramedic. I guess I was hoping for a more upbeat ending, rather than a descent into slow burnout. I’m sure it’s realistic, but I grew less and less interested in the author’s experiences as he became disillusioned and depressed with the job as a whole. The book was described as “funny”, but I walked away after turning the last page feeling morose and despondent. I did, however, also find a new appreciation for the amazing people who do this very tough job day in and day out.… (more)