Black Flies, a book by Shannon Burke
As a career paramedic, and an active fire fighter I have had the unique opportunity to be a part of some very memorable calls. The most unique have been some of the most dramatic. My crews have worked; car accidents, cardiac arrests, drug overdoses, compromised pregnancies, fires, shootings, and much much more. It takes dedicated professionals who can deal with this type of constant stress and pressure. Every once in a while an author comes along who attempts to capture the life and experiences of emergency responders.
Black Flies a novel written by Shannon Burke is the latest entry into this arena. Shannon was a New York City Paramedic who spent his EMS career working out of the infamous Harlem station 18. Shannon spent the early 90’s providing care in some of the most extreme experiences. Shannon captured this incredibly detailed first hand experience in his book.
