I am grateful to so many people who have supported and encouraged me in writing this novella.
Kylie Short generously provided information and advice about SES community first responders, their equipment and procedures.
Dr David Healey and Annette Healey provided very helpful advice about medical matters and procedures.
Beattie Alvarez, Kate Thomas and Anna Thomson have been wonderful editors and cheerleaders.
I am especially grateful to Lauren Sadow, whose skills in graphic and print design have made this book possible within the tight timeframes, and who has cheered me on, every step of the way.
Dr Jeremy Fisher and Dr Elizabeth Hale, my PhD supervisors, have kept me on track and encouraged my progress, enabling this work to be part of the creative practice component of my research.
And Gordon has been beside me all these months, always patient, always encouraging.