Firies: Queensland Firefighters in Action by Gary McKay

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Pages have sunned.

Firies takes an unflinching look at what it means to do the highly dangerous job of saving lives from fire. It is drawn from interviews with over 50 firefighters - from the recruit on the station house floor to the area director managing thousands of hectares of regional Queensland.

Together, the firies recount their personal experiences, including the rigorous recruit training and selection program, the demanding rescue of motor accident victims, and the extinguishing of house and building fires - caused by arsonists, gas explosions or simply the careless dropping of a cigarette.

Often dealing with the traumatic losses of lives, homes and worldly possessions, these men and women face peril daily. This book tells the story of the professionalism, courage, and dedication of the firefighters who place their lives on the line every time the alarm bell rings. (back cover)