London Firefighter

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But one would expect accurate detail and consideration for the victims of fire in a book claiming to be a beacon of positivity and light. I thought it was particularly important that the author included a discussion around how his mental health has been impacted by some of the incidents he has attended - hopefully this helps others to do the same. An older man who appeared to be helping, disconnected the hoses and stood back as the old machine pulled back out of the road, obviously to get more water.

Considering the writing, the author has portrayed his role at this incident in such an ambiguous way to lead readers to believe he was part of the initial deployment. It was also exciting, driving the fire engines, rushing to scenes, using specialist equipment and meeting the public. It’s an important book that I’m glad has been published, no matter whether some of the details have been contested. Thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish, the structure was brilliant, the narrative was honest, hard hitting but completely admirable.You’ll share the laughter, the sorrow and adrenaline-filled highs from someone that’s been there, seen that and has the t-shirt! Steve is a regular contributor to a number of International Fire Service publications and was the editor of the British Fire Service Association magazine 'The Journal'. Another view from the street outside during a lull in firefighting when the water tanker was being refilled.

No firefighter should ever turn down an urgent request from another crew at a large-scale incident like this. It seems to me that the detractors are focusing on details in the first chapter and not appraising the wider picture. The book ends with a fresh and compelling description of a horrifying tragedy that no one can have forgotten: 2017’s Grenfell Tower fire. The third, an ancient thing with a large water tank on the back, appeared to be pumping water into the other two. He talks about arriving and seeing other people lay on the floor resting after they have been inside the building, at no point does he put down anyone else’s effort.

He learnt his trade craft the hard way, including serving, and commanding, the Capitals busiest and most challenging fire station, Brixton.