February's Book: American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics

You are cordially invited to join our book club as we read "American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics" by Kevin Hazzard. This powerful book tells the story of Freedom House EMS in Pittsburgh, a group of Black men who became America's first paramedics and set the gold standard for emergency medicine around the world, only to have their story and legacy erased. Through the eyes of the characters such as John Moon, Peter Safar, and Nancy Caroline, we will delve into the dramatic story of how a group of young, undereducated Black men forged a new frontier of healthcare and faced the obstacles of racism from the community, police, and government. This book is a rich and troubling hidden history of the Black origins of America's paramedics and the dedication of essential workers who stand ready to serve day and night on the line between life and death for all of us. Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking discussion.