The Target on My Back (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798275085624)

Emergency Medical Services isn't just a job, it's calling, a lifestyle, and at times, a burden. It's the kind of work that grabs hold of you and doesn't let go. It demands your time, your energy, your heart, and sometimes, pieces of your soul you didn't even know you were willing to give.
This book is a deeply personal journey through the world of EMS-told not through statistics or policy debates, but through stories. Some are dramatic and heartbreaking. Others are frustrating or even absurd. But all of them are true. These moments shaped me not only as a provider, but as a leader and teacher in a profession that is often misunderstood by those on the outside.
You'll find reflections from my earliest days as a volunteer EMT, through the adrenaline of high-stakes trauma calls, to the bittersweet lessons I've learned about leadership, loyalty, burnout, and growth. Along the way, I pull back the curtain on EMT education-what we teach, what we fail to teach, and what only real-world experience can truly prepare you for.
This isn't a textbook. It's not sanitized. And it's not always easy to read. But if you've ever wondered what it's like to work in EMS-or if you already do, and you've struggled to put the experience into words-this book is for you.
Because at the end of the day, EMS is more than lights and sirens. It's the stories we carry. And these are mine.

Author: Justin Fortin
ISBN-13: 9798275085624
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 11/18/2025
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d