
Episode #9
Episode 9: Kevin Hazzard, Author of American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics
<p>Most people don’t realize that the backbone of modern EMS was built on the shoulders of a small, courageous group in Pittsburgh — a city of hardship and resilience. Kevin Hazzard takes us inside the extraordinary story of Freedom House, the pioneering paramedic service that redefined emergency medicine and saved countless lives, all while battling societal resistance rooted in racism and politics.</p><p>In this eye-opening episode, discover how a handful of Black men in the 1960s reshaped the future of pre-hospital care with innovations like field EKGs, rapid response techniques, and the first use of Narcan for hero...





