A revealing guide to a career as a firefighter written by acclaimed author Jeff Wilser and based on the real-life experiences of the heroes of the St. Louis fire department-required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession.
Becoming a Firefighter takes you behind the scenes to find out what it's really like, and what it really takes, to become a firefighter. Author Jeff Wilser imbeds with one of the oldest departments in the country, the St. Louis Fire Department, to show how this high-stakes profession becomes a reality. Discover what it's like to fight a three-alarm blaze; attend fire academy; prepare for routine calls; and rigorously train for worst-case scenarios. Gain professional wisdom from the beloved fire chief as well as a decorated 25-year veteran field commander. Firefighting is a calling, and those who choose this path are devoted to their work-here is how this life-saving job is actually performed by the best in the field.
- ISBN10 1982139803
- ISBN13 9781982139803
- Publish Date 23 March 2021
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Simon & Schuster
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 176
- Language English