James O. Page
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James O. Page, JD was recognized as a leading authority on United States emergency medical services (EMS). 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 excellence in pre-hospital care during his tenure.
During the early 1970s Jim Page served as a technical advisor for NBC Television's popular show Emergency!
This program captured the US public's imagination and created a public demand for quality pre-hospital care. In 1976 Page took the leadership reins of the ACT Foundation becoming a popular public speaker, advisor, and author of topics in emergency medicine. The character of Johnny Gage, a paramedic that appeared on the series was considered to have been named in honor of Page, although the name had been changed, so as to keep in context.
Page published several books and magazines about the EMS community. He is generally recognized as the official historian of EMS.
Los Angeles County Fire Department
The Los Angeles County Fire Department , serves unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County, as well as 58 cities and towns that choose to have the county provide fire and EMS services, including La Habra. It should not be confused with the Los Angeles City Fire Department, which serves the city of...
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 excellence in pre-hospital care during his tenure.
During the early 1970s Jim Page served as a technical advisor for NBC Television's popular show Emergency!
Emergency!
Emergency! is an American television series that combines the medical drama and action-adventure genres. It was produced by Mark VII Limited and distributed by Universal Studios...
This program captured the US public's imagination and created a public demand for quality pre-hospital care. In 1976 Page took the leadership reins of the ACT Foundation becoming a popular public speaker, advisor, and author of topics in emergency medicine. The character of Johnny Gage, a paramedic that appeared on the series was considered to have been named in honor of Page, although the name had been changed, so as to keep in context.
Page 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
- The Magic of 3am, Journal of Emergency Medical Services JEMS, 2002, softcover,177 pages, #0936174137