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DESCRIPTION:After working 15 years as a Helicopter Paramedic\, Darren tells
what it is like to be on the end of a life line. He provides open and hon
est reports\, warts and all\, in his presentation. This is an unflinching
account of how it feels to pluck people from imminent death\, but includes
some laughs along the way. In his own words\, he believes that the job o
f a Paramedic is one of extremes\, involving extreme situations that can p
rovoke extreme emotions. Book Synopsis I joined the Ambulance Service i
n 1987 to become a Paramedic. A blonde tipped\, mullet wearing immature 21
-year old. After almost 30 years’ service including 15 years working on
the Ambulance helicopter\, I would describe the world of a Paramedic as a
job of extremes\, extreme situations that provoke extreme emotions. My goa
l in writing ‘A Life on the Line’ is to share with the reader some of
the more memorable experiences of my career and to provide some insight in
to the paramedic profession. Experiences that include:- being caught in
up the Bali bombing whilst trying to get married. The Black Saturday fires
that ravaged Victoria and the heart-warming life and death struggle of Wi
lliam\, a 3-year-old boy critically injured in a quad bike accident\, to n
ame a few. The book will also delve into the personal battle of survivin
g Post Traumatic Stress Disorder\, a horrific journey that tested my very
being. The process of writing the book proved to be cathartic in managing
the emotional toll of this job\, that at times can be demanding in the ext
reme. I credit the journey with saving my career after being severely chal
lenged after a particularly nasty case. My ultimate goal for the reader is
to laugh\, cry and despair at some the short stories. I want you to be in
spired\, frustrated\, angry and warmed by this personal account that is at
times confronting. This is a no holds barred\, warts and all account that
will not only put the reader into the shoes of a Paramedic but also discu
sses the extreme range of emotions that come hand in hand with this profes
sion. For more Info info@darrenhodge.com Web: https://www.darrenhodge.
com f @ALifeontheLinebook
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SUMMARY:Darren Hodge: A Life on the Line
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:After working 15 years as a Helicopter Para
medic\, Darren tells what it is like to be on the end of a life line. He p
rovides open and honest reports\, warts and all\, in his presentation.
\nThis is an unflinching account of how it feels to pluck people from im
minent death\, but includes some laughs along the way. \;In his own wo
rds\, he believes that the job of a Paramedic is one of extremes\, involvi
ng extreme situations that can provoke extreme emotions.
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Book Synopsis
\nI joined the Ambulance Service in 1
987 to become a Paramedic. A blonde tipped\, mullet wearing immature 21-ye
ar old. After almost 30 years&rsquo\; service including 15 years working o
n the Ambulance helicopter\, I would describe the world of a Paramedic as
a job of extremes\, extreme situations that provoke extreme emotions.
\nMy goal in writing &lsquo\;A Life on the Line&rsquo\; is to share with
the reader some of the more memorable experiences of my career and to prov
ide some insight into the paramedic profession. \; Experiences that in
clude:- being caught in up the Bali bombing whilst trying to get married.
The Black Saturday fires that ravaged Victoria and the heart-warming life
and death struggle of William\, a 3-year-old boy critically injured in a q
uad bike accident\, to name a few. \;
\nThe book will also delve
into the personal battle of surviving Post Traumatic Stress Disorder\, a h
orrific journey that tested my very being. The process of writing the book
proved to be cathartic in managing the emotional toll of this job\, that
at times can be demanding in the extreme. I credit the journey with saving
my career after being severely challenged after a particularly nasty case
.
\nMy ultimate goal for the reader is to laugh\, cry and despair at
some the short stories. I want you to be inspired\, frustrated\, angry and
warmed by this personal account that is at times confronting.
\nThis
is a no holds barred\, warts and all account that will not only put the r
eader into the shoes of a Paramedic but also discusses the extreme range o
f emotions that come hand in hand with this profession. \;
\n
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