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Considered one of the most treacherous areas of Britain's
coastline, Land's End has seen many shipwrecks over the past 2,000
years. Where the waters of the Atlantic meet those of the English
Channel, storms are frequent and violent and have caught out many a
ship. Thousands have been dashed against the rocky granite coast.
In 1853, the RNLI established a lifeboat station at nearby Sennen
Cove and the people of this small Cornish village have been saving
lives ever since. The crews of Sennen have saved many lives in the
past 160 years, helping those in distress from sailing dinghies to
the largest of cargo ships. Nicholas Leach tells the story of
Sennen's lifeboats and the volunteer lifeboat crews who have manned
them in this fully revised and updated history of the lifeboat and
wrecks off the tip of Cornwall.
A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 'With poignancy, humour and
compassion, Jones invites us into "the invigorating chaos of
pre-hospital care" . . . a panorama of experiences: the mundane,
the ridiculous, the heartbreaking and the tragic' - The Guardian
'This beautifully written book, punctuated with wry humour, is a
sobering portrayal of the ailing, the distressed and the lonely...
Yet it's also an uplifting read which will make you thankful that
should your hour of need arrive, so will someone like Jones' -
Daily Express A memoir of the chaos, intensity and occasional
beauty of life as a paramedic. A young man has stopped breathing in
a supermarket toilet. A pedestrian with a nasty head injury won't
let the crew near him on a busy road. A newborn baby is worryingly
silent. An addict urinates on the ambulance floor when denied a
fix. This is the life of an ambulance paramedic. Jake Jones has
worked in the UK ambulance service for ten years: every day, he
sees a dozen of the scenes we hope to see only once in a lifetime.
Can You Hear Me? - the first thing he says when he arrives on the
scene - is a memoir of the chaos, intensity and occasional beauty
of life on the front-lines of medicine in the UK. As well as a look
into dozens of extraordinary scenes - the hoarder who won't move
his collection to let his ailing father leave the house, the
blood-soaked man who tries to escape from the ambulance, the life
saved by a lucky crew who had been called to see someone else
entirely - Can You Hear Me? is an honest examination of the strains
and challenges of one of the most demanding and important jobs
anyone can do.
First came the awful news that 12 boys and their football coach
were missing. Then came the flickering video of the boys found by a
pair of British divers nine days later. Monsoon rains had raised
the water level in the cave system, and they were trapped in an air
pocket, surrounded by rising muddy water, over two kilometres from
the cave entrance. Expert British, Australian, American, Chinese,
and other international divers joined the Thai Navy SEALs and
hundreds of local volunteers to mount one of the most risky and
complex rescue operations the world has ever seen. South-east Asia
correspondent James Massola recreates the drama, tension, and
inspiration of the days in July 2018 when the eyes of the whole
world were trained on a remote Thai mountain. Very little
information about what happened inside the cave was released by the
Thai authorities at the time, but through interviews Massola has
managed to obtain extensive details of the nine long days the Wild
Boars were on their own and during the rescue operation itself as
well as background information about the boys and coach. He writes
about the pivotal role of the British Cave Rescue Council in
leading the international effort, and determining the technical
aspects of the rescue. He reveals how the Thai, British, US,
Australian and other international divers worked together so
smoothly, when even a minor miscommunication could have resulted in
death or serious injury. And, most dramatically, he discloses the
number of instances in which the rescue operation nearly went
wrong.
The lifeboats of Valentia have been in service since 1946, when the
volunteer crew were summoned to action by the firing of maroon
flares. Dick Robinson has been associated with the lifeboat station
for almost 60 of those years, firstly as a child watching the
flares, then as a serving crewmember, and finally as a maritime
historian. In this detailed history, he captures the spirit of the
station, together with the tragedies and sacrifices that make up
its history. "Valentia Lifeboats: A History," has been compiled
using the first-hand accounts, original and rare images, and
detailed records of the station. It is a fitting tribute to the
people who have served here, and will be a record of the station
for many years to come.
For over 180 years images of strong, selfless males have populated
the reports and literature of the lifeboat service. What has not
been so well documented or recognised are the roles that, right
from the very beginning, women have played in working to save lives
at sea. The stereotypical image is of women waiting in the lifeboat
house for their men to return - brewing tea and giving
encouragement and solace to each other. Look more deeply and it
becomes clear that women have always been at the heart of the RNLI
operation, undertaking a wide range of tasks which draw upon their
distinctive skills and talents. From Victorian times right through
to the twenty-first century, women have always been 'strong to
save'. The RNLI is alive with outstanding women working alongside
equally outstanding men, ensuring that as many people as possible
who find themselves in trouble, either on or by the sea, live
rather than drown. In Hidden Depths: Women of the RNLI, we begin to
understand what magnificent feats of strength and teamwork these
courageous and dedicated women have performed and still do.
As the snowflakes fall, new love blossoms...When teacher Florence
Ashton receives a surprise inheritance, she decides to make the
life-changing decision to up sticks to the charming town of
Willowbury in Somerset. With a new house and a new job, she's too
busy putting down roots to think about love. Air Ambulance pilot
Sam Ellis is definitely not looking for romance either, especially
not on his doorstep. When Florence, his new neighbour, complains
about his noisy housemate, he feels more cross than star-crossed.
But as the nights draw in and both find themselves thrown together
in Willowbury's seasonal drama production, will they overcome their
differences and allow a little bit of winter magic to fall along
with the snow? And what secrets will be revealed by the box of
memories Florence finds in the attic at Bay Tree Terrace? Let Fay
Keenan transport you to the perfect country winter wonderland, with
roaring fires, spectacular scenery, and unforgettable characters.
Perfect for all fans of Cathy Bramley, Fern Britton and Katie
Fforde. What authors and readers say about Fay Keenan's novels: 'A
gorgeous rural romance full of warmth and charm.' Victoria Connelly
'Guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Feel-good, frisky and
great fun with a hearty dash of romance and intrigue.' Julie
Houston 'Moving, funny, thoughtful and romantic. Bring on the next
one!' Jenny Kane 'This is a lovely and heart-warming story, that
has a serious side hidden within the romance.' Amazon reviewer 'It
was a wonderful book, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.'
Amazon reviewer 'I was so engrossed in the storyline, which is
thoroughly heart-warming, that I read the entire book without
stopping. I always enjoy Keenan's books and am looking forward to
the next one!' Amazon reviewer What readers are saying about
Snowflakes Over Bay Tree Terrace: 'This has been an absolutely
gorgeous and perfect read.' 'A beautiful Christmassy romance with
lovely characters and an easy to follow but well written plot loved
it' 'I really enjoyed this Christmas read even though it is July,
it makes you wish that Christmas was just around the corner' 'An
entertaining and well written romance. Great plot and fun
characters.' 'A great way to while away an afternoon' 'A perfect
book for reading with a warming hot chocolate.'
As the snowflakes fall, new love blossoms...When teacher Florence
Ashton receives a surprise inheritance, she decides to make the
life-changing decision to up sticks to the charming town of
Willowbury in Somerset. With a new house and a new job, she's too
busy putting down roots to think about love. Air Ambulance pilot
Sam Ellis is definitely not looking for romance either, especially
not on his doorstep. When Florence, his new neighbour, complains
about his noisy housemate, he feels more cross than star-crossed.
But as the nights draw in and both find themselves thrown together
in Willowbury's seasonal drama production, will they overcome their
differences and allow a little bit of winter magic to fall along
with the snow? And what secrets will be revealed by the box of
memories Florence finds in the attic at Bay Tree Terrace? Let Fay
Keenan transport you to the perfect country winter wonderland, with
roaring fires, spectacular scenery, and unforgettable characters.
Perfect for all fans of Cathy Bramley, Fern Britton and Katie
Fforde. What authors and readers say about Fay Keenan's novels: 'A
gorgeous rural romance full of warmth and charm.' Victoria Connelly
'Guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Feel-good, frisky and
great fun with a hearty dash of romance and intrigue.' Julie
Houston 'Moving, funny, thoughtful and romantic. Bring on the next
one!' Jenny Kane 'This is a lovely and heart-warming story, that
has a serious side hidden within the romance.' Amazon reviewer 'It
was a wonderful book, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.'
Amazon reviewer 'I was so engrossed in the storyline, which is
thoroughly heart-warming, that I read the entire book without
stopping. I always enjoy Keenan's books and am looking forward to
the next one!' Amazon reviewer What readers are saying about
Snowflakes Over Bay Tree Terrace: 'This has been an absolutely
gorgeous and perfect read.' 'A beautiful Christmassy romance with
lovely characters and an easy to follow but well written plot loved
it' 'I really enjoyed this Christmas read even though it is July,
it makes you wish that Christmas was just around the corner' 'An
entertaining and well written romance. Great plot and fun
characters.' 'A great way to while away an afternoon' 'A perfect
book for reading with a warming hot chocolate.'
In Paramedics On and Off the Streets, Michael K. Corman embarks on
an institutional ethnography of the complex, mundane, intricate,
and exhilarating work of paramedics in Calgary, Alberta. Corman's
comprehensive research includes more than 200 hours of participant
observation ride-alongs with paramedics over a period of eleven
months, more than one hundred first hand interviews with
paramedics, and thirty-six interviews with other emergency medical
personnel including administrators, call-takers and dispatchers,
nurses, and doctors. At the heart of this ethnography are questions
about the role of paramedics in urban environments, the role of
information and communication technologies in contemporary health
care governance, and the organization and accountability of
pre-hospital medical services. Paramedics On and Off the Streets is
the first institutional ethnography to explore the role and
increasing importance of paramedics in our healthcare system. It
takes readers on a journey into the everyday lives of EMS personnel
and provides an in-depth sociological analysis of the work of
pre-hospital health care professionals in the twenty-first century.
As a foundation of the Order of St. John, St. John Ambulance has
been providing first aid training programs in Canada for the past
125 years. From the sweatshops of the Victorian era and military
hospitals of the First World War to a modern-day volunteer
organization devoted to the service of humanity, this history
recounts the remarkable story of the Order's contribution to our
country and those who made it possible.
With connections to the hospitaller work of the Order of St.
John in the tenth and eleventh centuries, the Order of St. John
finds its modern roots in the English revival of this charitable
work in 1831. The 1883 establishment of the Order of St. John in
Canada signalled the beginning of a long and distinguished history
of service to Canadians and people around the globe. As a
nationwide volunteer organization involving more than 25,000
Canadians, St. John Ambulance continues to be the principal
provider of first aid training in Canada.
Call-Out is the definitive collection of tales about early mountain
rescue in the Highlands of Scotland from Hamish MacInnes - Everest
pioneer and arguably the most famous Scottish mountaineer of the
twentieth century. In the late 1960s, MacInnes led the Glencoe
Mountain Rescue team and together they developed innovative
techniques and equipment in order to save lives - often risking
their own in the process - whether night or day, and always at a
moment's notice. He was a central figure in the rescue during the
1963 New Year tragedy in the Cuillins on the Isle of Skye, and led
groundbreaking rescues on Buichaille Etive Mor, Ben Nevis, Bidean
nam Bian and many other legendary Scottish mountains. At the heart
of the stories in Call-Out are the unique characters in the team
and wider Glencoe community who demonstrate faultless camaraderie,
and - by virtue of MacInnes's engaging storytelling - inject an
almost comical slant into these sometimes-grim accounts of
misadventure in the mountains. The dark allure of the frozen
Scottish peaks provides a foreboding backdrop against which we
learn of Hamish MacInnes's concern for human life under even the
most extreme conditions. Call-Out offers an inspiring portrayal of
responsible and dedicated mountaineering practice, which is as
pertinent today as ever.
This volume provides fresh insights and management understanding of
the changing role of the ambulance services against the backdrop of
massive cuts in health budgets around the world and the changing
context of pre-hospital care within the wider healthcare networks.
The challenges of funding, training and cultural transformation are
now felt globally. The need to learn and adapt from suitable models
of ambulance service delivery have never been greater. The book
offers critical insights into the theory and practice of strategic
and operational management of ambulance services and the leadership
needs for the service. One of the highlight of this volume is to
bring together scholarship using experts- academics, practitioners
and professionals in the field, to each of the chosen topics. The
chapters are based in the practical experiences of the authors and
are written in a way that is accessible and suitable for a range of
audiences. We are confident that this book will cater to a wider
audience to inform policy and practice, both in the UK and
internationally. Paresh Wankhade is Professor of Leadership and
Management at Edge Hill University, UK Kevin Mackway-Jones is the
Medical Director at North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, UK
Endorsements "This unique and valuable publication, charts the
history and development of the ambulance service in England over
the last hundred years or so. The role of this key emergency
service has always been important, and arguably never more so than
today. The contributing authors have not only provided the reader
with great insights into where the service has come from and the
leadership challenges it has, and continues to face; it also gives
examples of how the future could look as our journey of
transformation continues." Peter Bradley CBE, MBA (and author of
Taking Healthcare to the Patient 2005), Chief Executive Officer. St
John National Headquarters, New Zealand "With a year on year
increase in demand for emergency ambulances and over 9 million
calls annually, the UK Ambulance Service must change from its
emergency care and transport focus model. With the increase in
professionalism of paramedics and an uplift in assessment and
clinical skills the modern paramedic is increasingly able to treat
at home, direct patients with alternative care pathways and avoid
transportation to overburdened Emergency Departments. Whilst there
is some historical and cultural resistance to change there is a
need for further development in clinical skills and a new
perspective for the future Ambulance Service. This book brings
together practitioners, managers, academics and provides a broad
understanding of the major management issues in the UK Ambulance
Service. It includes the history of the Ambulance Service, quality
and risk management issues, commissioning, leadership,
intra-operability and shape of the future ambulance service. The
content will be of interest to students, practitioners and
academics". Sir Keith Porter, Professor of Clinical Traumatology,
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, United
Kingdom
In the air force no mission receives greater priority than the
mission of mercy. When lives are at stake all resources available
are dedicated to the task. Aircrew, ground crew, paramedics,
doctors, mountaineers, navy divers, policemen and trained civilian
volunteers are rapidly organized into a rescue team and dispatched
with all haste to the disaster scene. Originally published in 1999
as Fire, Flood and Ice, this updated edition includes yet more
spectacular South African Air Force (SAAF) search and rescue
missions, both military and civilian. Included is the remarkable
rescue of all 581 people from the ill-fated liner Oceanos, for
which the author was mentioned in dispatches for his role as
commander of the rescue operation. Also new are heartwarming
accounts of SAAF rescues during the devastating floods of 2000 in
Mozambique, which captured the world's attention. Dick Lord joined
the Royal Navy in 1958, where he qualified as a fighter pilot. He
did a two-year exchange tour with the US Navy and completed tours
of air warfare instruction. He returned to South Africa in early
'70s and joined the South African Air Force. During the Border War,
he commanded 1 Squadron, flying Mirage F1AZs into Angola. A
highlight of his career was organizing the successful flypast of 76
aircraft for Nelson Mandela's 1994 presdiential inauguration.
Ever wondered what it's like to be an ambulance paramedic? Do they
really just attend nasty accidents or is that just media hype? If
not, what jobs do they really go to? What sort of people call for
an ambulance? Why would anyone want to be a paramedic in the first
place? All these questions (and many others) are answered in this
light-hearted and humorous, real life account of a seasoned
paramedic & fireman. Come along for the ride as the author
takes you into fascinating places and predicaments you have never
experienced before. For the first time ever, this Kiwi Paramedic
takes you behind the scenes of one of the countries most trusted
professions. So buckle up and be prepared to laugh, cry and be
entertained by this unique account that is Priority One.
Neil Powell has been a dog handler for more than forty years and
the dogs in his charge (breeds including the Alsatian, bloodhound,
retriever and Labrador) have participated in every kind of search
and rescue: from daring mountaineering rescues in the Mourne
Mountains to helping to find victims of the Lockerbie bombing, from
training the first Drowned Victim Recovery Dogs in Ireland to
preparing two rescue Labradors to sniff out pirate DVDs for the
MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). Neil and his dogs
have participated in countless searches and saved many lives in
Ireland, the United Kingdom and worldwide. Both heroic working dogs
and much loved family pets, all the dogs in the book have their own
quirks and personalities, but it's their remarkable bond with Neil
that forms the heart of this book. Search Dogs & Me is a
heartwarming, inspiring and beautifully told story that proves once
more the extraordinary things that man and dog can achieve by
working together.
An indepth look deep inside the world's biggest animal rescue. Find
out what REALLY happened on the Gulf and how you can help save
America's pets today. Orphans of Katrina is a vivid journey, a
historical account, and a celebration of the volunteer
rescuers--and the animals we share our world with.
Medical Case Studies For The Paramedic Contains 20 Case Studies
Representing A Variety Of Medical Emergencies That The Paramedic
May Encounter In The Field. Each Case Study Begins By Presenting
Dispatch Information And A General Impression Of The Patient Upon
Arriving At The Scene. Then, As The Case Progresses, Pertinent
Patient Information Is Provided, Interspersed With A Series Of
Standardized Questions Designed To Assess The Paramedic's Ability
In Correlating Specific Signs And Symptoms With A Particular
Medical Condition And Providing The Appropriate Treatment.
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