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James O. Page

James O. Page JD, is recognized as a leading authority on emergency medical services, (EMS). Mr. Page served in the Los Angeles County Fire Department for 16 years rising to the rank of Battalion Chief. In 1973 he was appointed as the first director of North Carolina's statewide EMS system. North Carolina gained a national reputation for excellance in pre-hosptal care during his tenure.

During the early 1970's Jim Page served as a technical advisor for NBC Television's popular show, Emergency. This program captured the public's imagination and created a public demand for quality pre-hospital care. In 1976 Jim Page took the leadership reins of the ACT Foundation becoming a popular public speaker, advisor, and author of topics in emergency medicine.

Mr. Page has published several books and magazines about the EMS community. He is generally recognized as the official historian of EMS.

Further reading

• The Paramedics, Backdraft Publications, 1979, hardcover, 179 pages, #79-89566

External links

• Journal of Emergency Medical Services
• James O. Page Biography

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