Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Reminiscences of James E. Dobson : oral history, 2001-2003.
Creator: | Dobson, James E. | Project: | September 11, 2001 oral history narrative and memory project. (see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | transcript 141 pages sound recording 1 audiocassette (61 min.) sound recordings 3 audio discs (180 min.) : digital ; 3 in. | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NoteEmergency Medical Technician.
Scope and ContentsBorn Queens, NY; education: John Jay College; career: Emergency Medical Technician Saint John's Hospital in Astoria, NY; 9/11: triage setup, description of rescue effort, treatment of survivors, witnessing south tower collapse, evacuation to Bellevue Hospital with injured survivors, return to World Trade Center [WTC], witnessing north tower collapse, transportation of patients from WTC to hospital; post-9/11: loss of colleagues, respiratory difficulties, recognition for first responders, concern regarding biohazards, lack of federal funds for equipment in voluntary hospitals, reflections on politics.
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