E219: American Sirens: Conversations of Origin, Diversity, and Hope with Kevin Hazzard

This episode is a must listen. Join Eric as he sits down with an exclusive interview with American Siren author Kevin Hazzard. Do you know the true origins of emergency medical services?  This story highlights the TRUE origins of ems. A story of poverty, hope, diversity, change, success, and the forgotten. Kevin Hazzard is the author of A 1000 Naked Strangers, a 10-year veteran Paramedic in Atlanta, and current nursing student. In this podcast, we discuss the inspiration for the book, why its a must read, the history of EMS as we know it and the true origins of EMS as told in this story. We discuss the first 24 Paramedics in the United States and how this group paved the way for thousands of pre-hospital providers today.