Rare 1979 The Paramedics by James O. Page - 1st Edition with Dust Jacket

by James O. Page

$175 · Offered by eBay

First edition

About This Rare Piece of EMS History: Up for sale is an incredibly scarce, highly sought-after copy of The Paramedics by the legendary James O. Page. Widely regarded as the "Father of Modern EMS," Chief Jim Page was a Battalion Chief for LA County Fire, the technical advisor for the iconic 1970s TV show Emergency!, and the founder of JEMS. This landmark 1979 book beautifully chronicles the pioneering first decade of paramedic programs across the United States. Unlike common clinical text manuals, this is an illustrative, narrative history capturing the true genesis of the pre-hospital care profession. Condition Notes: Dust Jacket: Included! Finding this book with the original paper dust jacket intact is exceptionally rare, as most were discarded or damaged in fire stations decades ago. The jacket shows normal vintage shelf wear/aging and a small tear on the back, but remains structurally sound and presents excellently on a shelf. Hardcover & Binding: The black boards show light edge wear typical for its age. The binding is tight, straight, and fully secure. Pages: Clean and crisp. No loose or missing pages. This is a true centerpiece item for any fire department library, paramedic historian, EMS professional, or vintage emergency medical memorabilia collector.

• Publisher: Backdraft Publications
• Year: 1979
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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