Jamie was a healthy, active 12-year old who loved to skate and played hockey as well as any boy. Then one afternoon during a game, she suffered a stroke that changed her world. Her memoir takes the reader through her ordeal and her journey out of the
I'm a Rescue Captain in Providence, RI, who also writes books and articles so as not to forget what I see!
Background
Information
As a kid my brother and Iwould set our alarm clock for four a.m., set up our clothes at the bottom of our bunk bed, then see how fast we could get dressed and down the stairs, responding to some imaginary emergency. Now, I do it for real! My books tell the story of Firefighters, EMT's, Paramedics, Emergency Room nurses and doctors and most important of all-the patients we encounter!
Since 1991 I have been a member of the Providence, RI Fire Department. My published books and articles chronicle the daily lives of the nation's emergency responders. When I have some spare time I also like to write about the world around me, and every now and then worlds from my imagination.
Birth Place
Warwick, RI USA
Accomplishments
Appointed Firefighter Third Class, 1991
since that time, Firefighter Second Class, Firefighter First Class, Rescue Technician, Rescue Lieutenant and my current position, Rescue Captain, Rescue 5, Providence Fire Department.
Along the way I have accumulated a wall full of commendations,medals and awards, some for doing my job as a firefighter, and some for writing about it.