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Meet real life Firefighter Paramedic John Gage from EMERGENCY! Learn why he believes the 1970s hit TV show was such a success - and why it's still referred to so often nearly 40 years after it first aired. The NBC program was watched by 30 million viewers per episode for seven straight years from 1972 to 1979.
The interview includes Pioneer of Paramedicine Dr. Eugene Nagel, Randolph Mantooth and Nancy McFarland. They are responsible for the rise of Paramedics in the 1960s and 70s. Find out what it means for us today and how this great EMS industry history has been archived!
The 60 minute program was dedicated to discussing the start of Paramedic systems, those responsible for its rise in the 1960's and 70's, the determination and vision it took, and based on their experiences how they see the industry evolving into Community Paramedicine!
(Picture insert: Dr. Nagel and Randolph Mantooth on May 7, 2010 standing by the original Squad 51 used in the 1970's hit TV show EMERGENCY! Nancy McFarland brought them together to record the early history of EMS)
Randolph Mantooth is widely known for his role as Paramedic John Gage in the TV series EMERGENCY! -- the show that transformed America's perception and approach to emergency medical care in the 1970s and introduced millions to the word "paramedic" for the first time. Mr. Mantooth is a popular speaker at Fire and EMS events, and an advocate for firefighter health and safety. His website is www.RandolphMantooth.com.
Upcoming Wisconsin EMS Live show webcasts:
>> May 12 HIPAA Compliance, Social Media and Employee Law. Guest attorney Scott LeBlanc and Paralegal Carrie Noonan from Godfrey & Kahn Law Firm (Milwaukee and Madison offices). Also, meet new nationally featured writer and Critical Care Paramedic from Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance Crystal Wallin, and discover more about her featured writings in her new blog, "Standby for Tones".
>> June 9 EMS Drugs: The Chain of Custody, Diversion and Best Practices. Guests: Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Wisconsin Supervisor Kathy Federico, Wisconsin Ambulance Inspector Paul Schilling, and Baraboo District Ambulance Chief Dana Sechler.
More information at www.PAAW.us/wisconsinemslive
