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  • 999

  • My Life on the Frontline of the Ambulance Service
  • By: Dan Farnworth
  • Narrated by: Mark Hadfield
  • Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (333 ratings)

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999

By: Dan Farnworth
Narrated by: Mark Hadfield
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Summary

Dan Farnworth brings vividly to life his astonishing experiences as a medic working on the frontline of the UK Ambulance Service. When the 999 call goes out, he has little idea what he will find when he gets there.

Having worked in the emergency services for more than fifteen years, Dan has seen it all. In 999, he shares stories that are sometimes sad, occasionally hilarious, often moving, but always inspirational. However, the work also takes its emotional toll. Which was why he set up a mental health campaign that helps those in his profession suffering from PTSD – something that struck him after a truly shocking event. His story will make you see our ambulance service in a completely new way.
©2020 Dan Farnworth (P)2020 Simon & Schuster UK
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wow

it makes for incredibly hard listening, and not just the medical situations that they face.

highly recommended. we as a society have to look after these people!

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The mental health issue

I thought it was very good that they highlighted the mental health issue dealing with the stresses and trauma of the job

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Excellent listen

On all levels this audio book is fantastic in my opinion. Just the right amount of detail, amusing at times and so sad at times but so well written and narrated. I wish there was another volume. If ever I need an ambulance I would like them to be just like Dan.

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A good listen

A necessary insight into the life of an ambulance worker. It gave me a better understanding of the things they come up against at work.

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Thought provoking

Really enjoyed this book and the way Dan talks so openly about mental health issues. He has done so much about mental health which is still such a taboo, particularly in the work place. A very interesting and emotive read

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Our 999 people are amazing.

Having been a wearer of the blue uniform for many years and many interactions with our oppos wearing the green one, this book wasn't going to be a huge surprise to me....... or so I thought, it was.

You guys are AMAZING

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ANGELS OF THE NIGHT.

First of all, I'm happy to recommend this audiobook; and I have needed their skills myself more than once.

I think the best way I can review this, and the wonderful work they do, is to add my latest poem,
ANGELS OF THE NIGHT.
It's well gone 10.30, with the pubs in full swing;
our 'Paramed Angels', wonder what the shift will bring.
The calls are so many, the place has gone wild;
with blood from a stab woumd; or a mew-born child.

Like a cry in the night, the siren calls;
responding to pleas, as the life sign falls.
"Keep clear, and make way
our Parameds are on the way".

With their blues and twos, amd dressed all in green;
their race to save lives, is so often seen.
Battling through traffic, they move beween lanes;
their race to the patient, who's wrapped up in pain.

Through back streets or motorway, the mercy dash goes on;
with a Police car for escort, we view the commotion.
The drunks and the phone geeks, they get in the way;
just move to the left there, it might be for you some dsy.

With the race nearly over, and the hospital in sight
let's say a well done, for our 'Angels of the Night'.
BY JACK D. HARRISON.
31-JANUARY-2023.

My only question, refers to the valuable time they lose, when having to await Police escort. What kind of sick individuals attack these or other blue-light service responding to emergency call-outs?
Jack.

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great book great read

truly amazing book to listen to especially as I am in the start of my ambulance service career

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Great Frontline story

Great Frontline story and mental health awareness of a service we all take for granted.
The Thin Blue Line and its effects on everyone.

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Eye Opening

As someone who doesn’t work on the frontline - this was a real eye opener and a book I 100% recommend you listening/reading. It may just change your view or stop you writing that idiotic note telling an ambulance to move from being parked outside your house!

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