Many people wanted to contribute to society in the days after the 9/11 terror attacks.
Kevin Hazzard decided to take an EMT course in saving lives. The course wasn't enough.
He plunged full-time into working on an ambulance, in some of the toughest parts of Atlanta.
His book relates the frequently grim and occasionally funny parts of the job.
It's not for everyone, but it worked for him; he joins us with full details on the risks and rewards of the EMT business.
