Download or read book First Responder written by Jennifer Murphy and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One woman's incredible story of life on the front lines as an emergency medical worker in New York City. On the streets of New York City, EMTs and paramedics do more than respond to emergencies; they eat and drink together, look out for each other’s safety, mercilessly make fun of one another, date one other, and, most crucially, share terrifying experiences and grave injustices suffered under the city’s long-broken EMS system. Their loyalty to one another is fierce and absolute. As Jennifer Murphy shows in the gripping and moving First Responder, they are a family. A dysfunctional family, perhaps, but what family isn't? Many in the field of pre-hospital emergency care have endured medical trauma and familial hardship themselves. Some are looking to give back. Some are desperate for family. Some were inspired by 9/11. Still others want to become doctors, nurses, firefighters, cops, and want to cut their teeth on the streets. As rescuers, they never want people to die or get hurt. But if they are going to die or get hurt, first responders want to be there. Despite the vital role they play New York City, EMTs are paid less than trash collectors, and far less than any other first responder makes, even though the burden of medical emergencies fall on the backs of EMTs and medics. Yet for Jennifer and her brothers and sisters, it's a calling more than a job. First responders are constantly exposed to infectious diseases, violence, and death. The coronavirus pandemic did not change that math; the public is just more aware of it. After 9/11, EMT training schools experienced a surge in applications from civilians wanting to become first responders, inspired by rescuers who responded to the terrorist attacks and rushed into the burning towers when everyone else ran out. The same will almost certainly be true post-coronavirus as people are moved by a desire to help in times of crisis in a more direct way. Funny and heartwarming, inspiring and poignant, First Responder follows Jennifer's journey to becoming an EMT and working during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. She will bring readers inside an intense world filled with crisis, rescue, grief, uncertainty, and dark humor. First Responder will move readers to a greater understanding and appreciation of those fighting for them—wherever they live—in a world they hardly know or could imagine.

Download or read book Proud Police Wife written by Rebecca Lynn and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope for Today Strength for Tomorrow When your husband is a police officer, you experience a unique set of challenges and fears that others may not understand. Rest assured that you can still find peace and joy every day with God by your side. Proud Police Wife is the perfect resource for any police wife or future wife in need of hope, encouragement, comfort, and strength. Each devotion includes · applicable Scriptures, · relatable stories, · empowering action steps, and · uplifting prayers. Strengthen your relationship with God and gain confidence in your role as the heart behind the badge. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 NLT

Download or read book Daily Wisdom for First Responders written by Armando Fontes and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2024-05-20 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daily Wisdom for First Responders is a 180-day daily devotional that one can start at any time of the year. It provides daily scripture, and inspirational wisdom from someone who has seen the same grief, sorrow, and devastation created by people’s poor choices and lack of spiritual accountability. This book will make you think and help you realize the importance of your profession and calling. It will strengthen you and remind you that you are not alone. This book will motivate you to see people through God’s eyes and help you to live in His strength found in His word.

Download or read book Mommying from Heaven written by Greg Hendry and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book I Love a Cop written by Ellen Kirschman and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1997-03-07 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will police work change the person you love? Are police marriages destined to fail? What are the chances of your loved one being killed in the line of duty? Separating fact from myth, Dr. Ellen Kirschman answers these and other critical questions in the first comprehensive self-help book created specifically for today's police families. In information-filled chapters, readers will go behind the scenes with other police families as they discuss the benefits and pitfalls of police work; learn how to manage the effects of organizational stress and the pressures of unpredictable schedules, long hours and loneliness; gain awareness of the emotional, physical, and behavioral warning signs which can lead to such extreme situations as posttraumatic stress, alcoholism, suicide and domestic violence; find out where families can go for help and counseling; and get an inside look at cop couples and the special challenges facing women, minorities, and gays and lesbians on the force.

Download or read book The Legacy Letters written by Tuesday's Children and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten years after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the family members of one hundred of the individuals lost on that terrible day look back-and forward-in this inspiring collection of letters. Filled with love, resilience, humor, wonder, and encouragement, the letters offer a unique perspective on the events of the unforgettable day that forever changed our world. The authors of these letters are adolescents, teens, young adults, spouses, parents, siblings, nieces, and grandparents. They are first- generation Americans, citizens of other nations, and lifelong New Yorkers. But they all share one thing: They honor their loved ones by living their lives with purpose, and a promise to never forget. These courageous family members share their grief and loss-and hope- speaking in their own words, with love, courage, and strength enough to inspire us all.

Download or read book Through the Fire First Responders Book 1 written by Shawn Grady and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firefighting burns in Aidan O'Neill's blood. The son of a fireman, O'Neill has a sixth sense about fire and often takes dangerous risks. When one act of disobedience nearly gets a rookie killed, O'Neill is suspended. His weeks off are supposed to be a time to reflect but instead he escapes to Mexico, where another rash act of bravery actually kills him. But only for a few minutes. Called back to Reno, he's now haunted by visions of hell and paralyzed in the face of fire. And at the worst time, because an arsonist is targeting Reno. With a growing love interest with one of the investigators complicating everything, Aidan must discover where his trust rests as the fires creep ever closer.

Download or read book Juliet was Wrong written by Lindsey M Carver and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-29 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katelyn Watson had never as much stepped a toe out of line her entire life; yet in the past two months, her mother has picked her up from a hospital, she lied about where she was and one night, she didn't even come home. She blames him. It is the day after high school graduation and Katie has one thing on her mind: getting the heck out of New Jersey. That is... until she meets him. Joshua Parker steps into view under the Ferris Wheel at the boardwalk and one look at him has Katie's brain misfiring. The summer days fall into nights with Josh. Katie is soon discovering teenage experiences she's been missing out on with her nose stuck in a book. The more time Katie spends with Josh, the more she begins to question everything she knows about love... and who she's meant to be. The path of Katie's future has been perfectly paved since she was seven. But, she soon craves a new one: one with a boy she just met but cannot live without. The soon-to-be English major is standing at a crossroads, examining everything she's learned about her beloved Shakespearean theatre. Do you ever get a second chance at true love? The events of that summer will decide.

Download or read book Signs You ll See Just Before Jesus Comes written by Rick Renner and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something New Is Coming — Watch for the SignsSigns. They are important in almost everything we do. Nearly everywhere we go, there are signs in our lives that serve to guide us. We look for them wherever we travel, whether to the next city, state, or country — or to the next phase of our journey through life.Jesus thinks signs are...

Download or read book After Trauma written by Ali W. Rothrock and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From a young age, Ali Rothrock fell head over heels in love with firefighting. But when she entered the fire service, she was ostracized by those who weren't willing to accept a girl into their ranks. Constant microaggressions, overt sexism, and instances of sexual violence wore her down until she no longer believed she could safely exist in the world. The trauma of her experiences eventually resulted in a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, and that diagnosis was a first step toward healing. In the years since, Ali has worked as a domestic violence and sexual assault counselor, an advocate for abused children, an inspirational speaker, and a crisis counselor for first responders. On her journey of recovery, she has collected other people's stories of resilience ... [This] is a story of adversity, grit, defiance, choice, and hope. Each chapter offers a lesson to help readers overcome their own trauma, including concrete and actionable advice on how to re-story a life after adversity. We all have the ability to re-define ourselves, to feel hope about what lies ahead, and to choose our own way forward"--

Download or read book I Love a Fire Fighter written by Ellen Kirschman and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This second edition of I Love a Fire Fighter is, like the first, intended to raise awareness of the psychological consequences of being a fire service family. It is my objective to describe the subtle and obvious ways the demands of this unique occupation spill over to home and to suggest strategies that you-as a parent, a child, a sibling, a spouse, a friend, or a significant other-can use to manage the spillover and/or learn to live with it"--

Download or read book A Hero Lives in My Family A Story for Kids of First Responders written by Susan Hunt and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supporting the children and families of our First Responders. Helping Heroes work hard to help, save, serve, and protect others! This story is for kids and families of First Responders to learn about their Helping Hero's job. In addition to being a parent and/or part of a family, the focus is on the positive feelings, kindness, and resilience of a First Responder.

Download or read book Patriots of Courage written by Eileen Doyon and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Responders: * The men and women who leave their families and homes each day not knowing who or what they will encounter and not knowing if they will make it home.* The men and women who serve in our military that are deployed for months and some are deployed for two or three missions.* The men and women who step up, and move forward to help and aid others while others are running the other way for their own safety. * The four legged K9's who are trained to keep us safe. Thank you....thank you all for putting everything on the line for others. YOU are all Patriots of Courage and "thank you" just does not seem to be enough, but often is only what you ask. This book has been a blessing and an eye opener for me with First Responders. They all share a special brotherhood and sisterhood amongst each other that is priceless. This book is a tribute not only to actual First Responders, but includes family members of, friends of, and people who have become Patriots of Courage due to a situation. My mission is as you read these tributes of these special people and K9's, is to really think about who they are and what they do for all of us each and every day, and say "thank you". What do kids think of when they hear "First Responders". We have a special section included in this book. See the drawings and read the "thank yous" from the 3rd graders of Fort Edward, New York. It will warm your heart. Got Your Six, Sheepdog, and Last Call have all new meanings......

Download or read book Trauma Alert written by Radclyffe and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2010-07-13 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Ali Torveau knows just how fragile life can be--she sees death and tragedy every day in the trauma unit. Battling the dark forces of fate is her life's work and she doesn't want or need anything else, certainly nothing as transient as love. Plenty of women try to change her mind, but she never has any trouble saying no. Not until the day firefighter Beau Cross shows up in her ER and sets Ali's carefully ordered world aflame.

Download or read book 10 Code Marriage written by Rachel Allerdings and published by Onbrand Books. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 10 Code Life: It is something we become, something we absorb and accept. We love this life, we can hate it at the same time, and it will never leave us.

Download or read book First Response written by David Mark Canther and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2012-08-17 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ACTS World Relief founder David Canther shares how acts of kindness and meeting the needs of people can touch the world with God’s love.

Download or read book Create Your Own Light written by Travis Howze and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From taking human life to being assigned to the body recovery team of nine brother firefighters, including one of his best friends, U.S. Marine, former Police Officer and Firefighter Travis Howze was plagued with extreme Post Traumatic Stress, Depression and Survivors Guilt from a lifetime of very traumatic exposures dating back to early childhood. Victorious in the fight for his very own life at just three months old, his struggle to survive was just the beginning. Years later, he would defeat the very silent and deadly killer, PTSD, but not before it caused massive carnage and collateral damage to his personal and professional life. From Class Clown to professional Stand-Up Comedian and Speaker, Travis' UNBELIEVABLY GRIPPING, uncensored autobiography is a MUST READ that takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride through the eyes of an emergency responder. Follow Travis through countless horrific events, from funny stories inside of the Firehouse, Patrol Car, and Marine Corps, to Stand-Up Comedy Stages and the dark places first responders have to go to in their mind to survive.This true, hard-hitting story is about staying in the fight. It's about never quitting yourself, always getting up, doing the things you love, and how the power of perspective, attitude, ownership and acceptance can lead to LIFE CHANGING personal growth and a more PURPOSEFUL LIFE.