On The Job: Twenty Years On The New York Fire Department 1963 through 1983

On The Job: Twenty Years On The New York Fire Department 1963 through 1983Relive the experiences of a New York City Fireman during the busiest two decades in the history of the New York Fire Department. Experience the search in smoke filled apartments where visibility is down to about one foot. Feel the excitement and danger of fighting both small and large fires and the dangers encountered on an every day basis. Read about being almost caught in an ambush and being bombarded and attacked during a riot. Know the feeling of

Relive the experiences of a New York City Fireman during the busiest two decades in the history of the New York Fire Department.

Experience the search in smoke filled apartments where visibility is down to about one foot. Feel the excitement and danger of fighting both small and large fires and the dangers encountered on an every day basis.

Read about being almost caught in an ambush and being bombarded and attacked during a riot.

Know the feeling of satisfaction of rescuing someone from a fire. Feel the pleasure of rendering first aid or Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation and possibly saving someone's life.

Be a part of firehouse life, its comradery and closeness. Laugh at the different type of humor experienced in a firehouse.

Read about the after work activities and the feeling of large family gatherings. Understand how life long friendships could be formed.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 03/20/2006
ISBN: 9780595676590
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d