A Firefighter's Journal
A Firefighter's Journal

Author: Robert Marchisello

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-12-08

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9781976325281

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A blood-curdling scream pierces the thick black smoke. Somewhere in the darkness, a man is burning to death. Then the screams suddenly stop. Did he jump out of a window? Or did he succumb to the heat and smoke? Those screams haunt Firefighter Robert Marchisello to this day. It's just one of the many revealing stories about battling blazes and numerous other dangers in America's fifth-largest city-home of the nation's first fire company-in this autobiography of his thirty-seven-year career with the Philadelphia Fire Department. During his entire career Marchisello kept a journal detailing his experiences as well as his personal and professional challenges. His work offers rare insights into the unimaginable types of emergencies to which these men and women respond-from decomposing bodies to hazardous chemicals to deadly shootouts. Between calls sit in the firehouse and enjoy the pranks, banter, humor, and camaraderie firefighters share. His vibrant writing lets you experience the adrenalin, the danger and yes, even the laughs of nearly four decades on the firegrounds, in the firehouses and everywhere in between. You'll never look at a passing fire engine the same way!

Keeper of the Flame Journal - Firefighters: Firefighter Notebook, Fireman Gift, First Responder Appreciation Gifts, Firemen 6x9 Blank Lined Journal to
Keeper of the Flame Journal - Firefighters: Firefighter Notebook, Fireman Gift, First Responder Appreciation Gifts, Firemen 6x9 Blank Lined Journal to

Author: Nimble Muse Journals

Publisher: First Responder Journals

Published: 2019-03-21

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9781091181977

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KEEPER OF THE FLAMEYou are key masters to danger's door; a tamer of fire and preserver of life! Bless your service of public good, and your sacrifices in the dark of night. We depend on your faithfulness to protect us all, our example of modern day chivalry. Without you, our lives could not be the same, for God has appointed you as our...Keeper of the Flame! Perfect gift journal for firefighters! This 150 blank lined page, perfect bound journal, designed with two firefighters battling a fire, features our original poem, Keeper of the Flame, which we wrote to show appreciation for those who voluntarily risk their lives to protect us and keep us safe. This journal makes a thoughtful and useful gift for our firemen. They will be reminded of the call on their lives by God to serve and protect, and how important and crucial they are to society every time they use it. Features and Uses of this Firefighter Journal Notebook 6"x9"- Fits in a backpack, tote bag, handbag, and glove compartment 150 blank lined pages - 90 GSM white high quality paper Premium Designed Matte cover - absorbs scratches and scuffs Use as a prayer journal, for taking notes during meetings, keeping track of appointments, logbook, recording your experiences, and more! Encouraging gift for new firefighters in training Buy this firefighter's journal today and show your appreciation, support, and gratitude for your friend or loved one who is a Keeper of the Flame.

On the Fireline
On the Fireline

Author: Matthew Desmond

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2008-11-15

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 0226144070

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In this rugged account of a rugged profession, Matthew Desmond explores the heart and soul of the wildland firefighter. Having joined a firecrew in Northern Arizona as a young man, Desmond relates his experiences with intimate knowledge and native ease, adroitly balancing emotion with analysis and action with insight. On the Fireline shows that these firefighters aren’t the adrenaline junkies or romantic heroes as they’re so often portrayed. An immersion into a dangerous world, On the Fireline is also a sophisticated analysis of a high-risk profession—and a captivating read. “Gripping . . . a masterful account of how young men are able to face down wildfire, and why they volunteer for such an enterprise in the first place.”—David Grazian, Sociological Forum “Along with the risks and sorrow, Desmond also presents the humor and comaraderie of ordinary men performing extraordinary tasks. . . . A good complement to Norman Maclean's Young Men and Fire. Recommended.”—Library Journal

Black Firefighters and the FDNY
Black Firefighters and the FDNY

Author: David Goldberg

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2017-10-23

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 1469633639

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For many African Americans, getting a public sector job has historically been one of the few paths to the financial stability of the middle class, and in New York City, few such jobs were as sought-after as positions in the fire department (FDNY). For over a century, generations of Black New Yorkers have fought to gain access to and equal opportunity within the FDNY. Tracing this struggle for jobs and justice from 1898 to the present, David Goldberg details the ways each generation of firefighters confronted overt and institutionalized racism. An important chapter in the histories of both Black social movements and independent workplace organizing, this book demonstrates how Black firefighters in New York helped to create affirmative action from the "bottom up," while simultaneously revealing how white resistance to these efforts shaped white working-class conservatism and myths of American meritocracy. Full of colorful characters and rousing stories drawn from oral histories, discrimination suits, and the archives of the Vulcan Society (the fraternal society of Black firefighters in New York), this book sheds new light on the impact of Black firefighters in the fight for civil rights.

Firefighters in the Dark
Firefighters in the Dark

Author: Dashka Slater

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780618554591

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At night, a girl hears the sirens from the fire station near her house. Even though it is dark outside, she knows where they are going: to a castle, to a garden, all the way to Pluto . . . Dashka Slater and Nicoletta Ceccoli have crafted a dreamy ode to firefighters everywhere and the big, brave, spectacular feats they accomplish every day, and every night-all the world over.

Firefighter Frank
Firefighter Frank

Author: Monica Wellington

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-03-17

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 0735231826

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Bright pictures of a firefighter and his big red truck make this board book perfect for the very youngest. In twelve eye-catching spreads, Frank shows scenes from his day, from cleaning the truck to putting out a fire. With lots to look at, this book is sure to be a favorite of every truck-loving tot.

Let's Meet a Firefighter
Let's Meet a Firefighter

Author: Gina Bellisario

Publisher: Millbrook Press ™

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 146776518X

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Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let’s hear it for firefighters! So many people help out in our communities! In these books, young students talk with different community helpers to find out what they do, what skills and training they need, and how their work benefits people in the community.

Health Risks and Fair Compensation in the Fire Service
Health Risks and Fair Compensation in the Fire Service

Author: Tee L. Guidotti

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-10-27

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 3319230697

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This book is an overview of the hazards of firefighting, the health risks of exposure to combustion products that characterize firefighting, the science behind interpreting these risks for purposes of identifying diseases as work-related, and the legal and policy implications of adopting legislated “presumption” for purposes of compensation. The emphasis of the book will be on the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, traumatic hazards, and disabling psychosocial adjustment following major incidents. Several new studies have appeared recently, including the largest study of firefighters ever done, by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH). They evidence supports the conclusion that firefighters face significant occupational health risks in addition to the obviously severe safety hazards.

The New Firefighter's Cookbook
The New Firefighter's Cookbook

Author: John Sineno

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0684818590

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This collection of 200 hearty recipes from the kitchens of New York's Fire Department--which sold more than 300,000 copies in previous editions--combines the practical demands of firehouse cooking (each meal must be made to order at a daily cost of no more than $5.00 per person) with great ideas reflecting the ethnic diversity of New York's firefighters. 38 line drawings.