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Video Gallery
Twins born in the Car
In all my years on the job I have seen many different cases. This is one that ended well.
A Broken Wrist Bird Rescue
Here's another call I made in my over 60 years of service.
Skid Row Suicide
In my many years of service I have been on hundreds of calls, and many stay with you forever. This is one of them. The entire story can be found in “Paramedic Chief - Extraordinary Experiences from the Streets of Los Angeles”
Southern CA Fires
A rough start to the year for Southern California with the many fires. Help out others if you can.
Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On!
With the recent earthquakes in Southern California it reminds me of the 1994 Northridge Quake.
How it all Began
Introduction to the book
Central Receiving Ambulance from Georgia St. going Code 3 thru the Streets of Los Angeles in 1950's
Very rare footage of Central Receiving ambulance working out of Georgia Street responding Code 3 to various emergency medical events. Notice the uniforms that had the patch "Emergency Medical- Los Angeles". The attendant had a silver band on his hat while the driver had a black band. This footage is over 70 years old. Much of the footage is on Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards. Note the movie called "The Last Time I Saw Paris" with Elizabeth Taylor and Van Johnson (1954). Also in the clip is the Chief Ambulance Attendant, Bob Roberts, who retired in 1957.
Chief Cowen After Retirement as a Reporter for FOX 11 News
Retired Paramedic Chief Alan Cowen reporting for FOX 11 News on Fire Chief Bill Bamattre presenting 1 + 1 (1 paramedic and 1 EMT) on fire department ambulances to the LA County EMS Commission. Circa 1999.
Back by popular demand! 🚨 I’m honored to announce my second book signing for Paramedic Chief – Extraordinary Experiences from the Streets of Los Angeles.
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