Fire-Rescue 59: My Mid-Life Crisis as a Volunteer Firefighter-EMT
- ISBN-10
- 1637101163
- ISBN-13
- 9781637101162
- Category
- Technology & Engineering
- Pages
- 466
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-09-23
- Publisher
- Fulton Books, Inc.
- Author
- Alan J. Knoche
Description
Most firefighters join the fire service when they are young-their teens or early twenties. Alan Knoche was an exception in that he joined when he was in his late thirties. He had a lot of catching up to do, but with life experiences in the Navy, the submarine service, and working at a nuclear power facility behind him, he quickly progressed from rookie to assistant fire chief. A top responder in a volunteer fire department that answered an average of two emergency calls a day, he fought fires, cut people out of crushed automobiles, and rescued victims from everything from a quarry collapse to a gumball machine. As an EMT, he also responded to thousands of medical and trauma calls and helped people who were experiencing the worst day of their lives. These stories relate some of the emergencies he faced on his "second job." They are gritty, often challenging, and sometimes sad, but actual life-threatening incidents are seldom pleasant. That's not to say it's all serious. The occasional humorous or comical event is what helps emergency responders cope with the catastrophic and tragic sights they see on a daily basis. The men and women he served with are some of the most dedicated, talented, resourceful, skilled, and sometimes insane people you could ever hope to show up when you're having your worst day. They made these stories possible.
Get the book
Similar books
-
Chicago's Forgotten Tragedy
By Bill CosgroveAs they are pulling, and getting their footing, the driver yanks the reins to the right, and the horses turn east up Maxwell Street. Their hooves send dirt and dust flying out in all directions. As they approached the corner of Maxwell ...
-
A Day in the Life of a Firefighter
By Diana HerweckWith vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation.
-
Rescue and Firehouse Memories: The Columbus Fire Department
By Captain Lee CurryThe book talks about how the fire department was ran, different fires and rescues, training, history of fires (past and present), and the danger of the job, along with a lot of funny stories in and around the fire department.
-
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Apparatus History
By Mike SandersThe images in this volume capture the history of Loudoun's fire and rescue apparatus, from the earliest trucks to today's modern fire and rescue vehicles.
-
A Firefighter's Story: 30 Years on the Front Lines
By Richard A. EhrlichA Firefighter's Story: 30 Years on the Front Lines
-
The Fire Department
By David and Patricia ArmentroutUpdated for 2020. This book explains why we have fire departments and how they support and add value to the community. Included are details such as who works there, why they are necessary, and what special equipment firefighters use.
-
Fire / Rescue: A Firefighter's Journey
By Dirk ROWLEYThere is even times I got screwed over by my fellow Firefighters who I thought was supposed to be a family. All the while I was in it to help people and be the best Firefighter I could be. This is my story.
-
Denver Fire Department
By Francis FaustinoDenver Fire Department
-
Portland Fire & Rescue
By Brian K. Johnson, Don PorthFirefighting in Portland boasts many proud traditions and a long and storied history.
-
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
By Ray PitzIn 1989, a merger of the latter department with Washington County Fire District No. 1 resulted in the creation of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.