Although I have not identified people and places, for reasons of privacy, the events in this book are described as happened. I wrote this book for a few main reasons: first, so that the public might have a better understanding of what an ambulance person’s job entails; second, as a tribute to my colleagues, who continue to work wonders in difficult circumstances, and to the NHS, which is undoubtedly creaking, but remains a beacon of hope for so many; and third, to highlight the strain the job puts on an ambulance person’s mental health and my efforts to raise awareness of this problem.