Author: Lee Shargel
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665710772
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
It is the early 1980s when Artie and Angela Reese and their children move into their dream home in the Stoneybrook community in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the hope that the fears and prejudice that once overshadowed their African American family have melted away. Artie is now a lieutenant in the Charlotte Fire Department and Angela is an accountant for a banking firm. But as they settle in, no one has any idea of the everlasting effect that Artie and his family will soon have on the community and entire city. Unfortunately, Artie knows his new assignment at University Station is not going to be easy. The fire station houses a den of redneck racists who are determined to make his life miserable. Although he knows he will be the only black man there, he still needs to command respect and authority from his brothers in uniform. As he rescues victims in burning buildings that he is certain are racist, Artie transforms into a courageous hero who does not see color—only lives to be saved—a decision that seals his fate and determines his legacy. Fireman Down is the story of an African American firefighter who bravely wears his uniform during a time of racial unrest in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Fireman Down
Author: Lee Shargel
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665710772
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
It is the early 1980s when Artie and Angela Reese and their children move into their dream home in the Stoneybrook community in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the hope that the fears and prejudice that once overshadowed their African American family have melted away. Artie is now a lieutenant in the Charlotte Fire Department and Angela is an accountant for a banking firm. But as they settle in, no one has any idea of the everlasting effect that Artie and his family will soon have on the community and entire city. Unfortunately, Artie knows his new assignment at University Station is not going to be easy. The fire station houses a den of redneck racists who are determined to make his life miserable. Although he knows he will be the only black man there, he still needs to command respect and authority from his brothers in uniform. As he rescues victims in burning buildings that he is certain are racist, Artie transforms into a courageous hero who does not see color—only lives to be saved—a decision that seals his fate and determines his legacy. Fireman Down is the story of an African American firefighter who bravely wears his uniform during a time of racial unrest in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665710772
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
It is the early 1980s when Artie and Angela Reese and their children move into their dream home in the Stoneybrook community in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the hope that the fears and prejudice that once overshadowed their African American family have melted away. Artie is now a lieutenant in the Charlotte Fire Department and Angela is an accountant for a banking firm. But as they settle in, no one has any idea of the everlasting effect that Artie and his family will soon have on the community and entire city. Unfortunately, Artie knows his new assignment at University Station is not going to be easy. The fire station houses a den of redneck racists who are determined to make his life miserable. Although he knows he will be the only black man there, he still needs to command respect and authority from his brothers in uniform. As he rescues victims in burning buildings that he is certain are racist, Artie transforms into a courageous hero who does not see color—only lives to be saved—a decision that seals his fate and determines his legacy. Fireman Down is the story of an African American firefighter who bravely wears his uniform during a time of racial unrest in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Last Man Down
Author: Richard Picciotto
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101220759
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A first responder’s harrowing account of 9/11—the inspirational true story of an American hero who gave nearly everything for others during one of New York City’s darkest hours. On September 11, 2001, FDNY Battalion Chief Richard “Pitch” Picciotto answered the call heard around the world. In minutes, he was at Ground Zero of the worst terrorist attack on American soil, as the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center began to burn—and then to buckle. A veteran of the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, Picciotto was eerily familiar with the inside of the North Tower. And it was there that he concentrated his rescue efforts. It was in its smoky stairwells where he heard and felt the South Tower collapse. He made the call for firemen and rescue workers to evacuate, while he stayed behind with a skeleton team of men to help evacuate a group of disabled and infirm civilians. And it was in the rubble of the North Tower where Picciotto found himself buried—for more than four hours after the building’s collapse.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101220759
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A first responder’s harrowing account of 9/11—the inspirational true story of an American hero who gave nearly everything for others during one of New York City’s darkest hours. On September 11, 2001, FDNY Battalion Chief Richard “Pitch” Picciotto answered the call heard around the world. In minutes, he was at Ground Zero of the worst terrorist attack on American soil, as the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center began to burn—and then to buckle. A veteran of the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, Picciotto was eerily familiar with the inside of the North Tower. And it was there that he concentrated his rescue efforts. It was in its smoky stairwells where he heard and felt the South Tower collapse. He made the call for firemen and rescue workers to evacuate, while he stayed behind with a skeleton team of men to help evacuate a group of disabled and infirm civilians. And it was in the rubble of the North Tower where Picciotto found himself buried—for more than four hours after the building’s collapse.
Fireman Small - Fire Down Below!
Author: Wong Herbert Yee
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547531141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Fireman Small is having trouble sleeping—again. A leaky ceiling forces him to leave the station and check in at the Pink Hotel, but he won’t get a good night’s sleep just yet. First it’s the noisy hotel guests, and then it’s the fire down below that gets Fireman Small out of bed and to the rescue!
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547531141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Fireman Small is having trouble sleeping—again. A leaky ceiling forces him to leave the station and check in at the Pink Hotel, but he won’t get a good night’s sleep just yet. First it’s the noisy hotel guests, and then it’s the fire down below that gets Fireman Small out of bed and to the rescue!
Mayday! Firefighter Down
Author: Gary Ryman
Publisher: Hellgate Press
ISBN: 9781555718022
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lieutenant Dave Michaels is a chief officer in the making, according to some, as is his best friend, fellow officer and brother-in-law, Matt Thompson. After an intentionally set fire kills Thompson, Michaels begins to investigate the fire himself, angered by the slow police action. A series of similar fires convinces him that the key lies with the buildings' owner, the ex-wife of his deputy chief. But Michaels' dogged pursuit of the arsonist eventually puts him at odds with his superiors and a gritty, old-school detective named Witkowski. And it's not just his career that's in danger. Michaels' life is also on the line as the arsonist has a plan to permanently extinguish the fireman's burning desire for justice.
Publisher: Hellgate Press
ISBN: 9781555718022
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lieutenant Dave Michaels is a chief officer in the making, according to some, as is his best friend, fellow officer and brother-in-law, Matt Thompson. After an intentionally set fire kills Thompson, Michaels begins to investigate the fire himself, angered by the slow police action. A series of similar fires convinces him that the key lies with the buildings' owner, the ex-wife of his deputy chief. But Michaels' dogged pursuit of the arsonist eventually puts him at odds with his superiors and a gritty, old-school detective named Witkowski. And it's not just his career that's in danger. Michaels' life is also on the line as the arsonist has a plan to permanently extinguish the fireman's burning desire for justice.
If I Were a Firefighter
Author: Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404855351
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Describes the work of a firefighter, and discusses the education and training needed to become a firefighter.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404855351
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Describes the work of a firefighter, and discusses the education and training needed to become a firefighter.
Fireman Small
Author: Wong Herbert Yee
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054756239X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Fireman small has a busy day rescuing people and fighting fires . . . and it's not over yet. Just as he's preparing for a good night's sleep, the fire bell rings yet again.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054756239X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Fireman small has a busy day rescuing people and fighting fires . . . and it's not over yet. Just as he's preparing for a good night's sleep, the fire bell rings yet again.
The Little Fireman
Author: Margaret Wise Brown
Publisher: Harper Trophy
ISBN: 9780064433891
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The great big tall fireman and the little fireman, whose firehouses are right next door to each other, each find a fire which is the right size for them to fight.
Publisher: Harper Trophy
ISBN: 9780064433891
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The great big tall fireman and the little fireman, whose firehouses are right next door to each other, each find a fire which is the right size for them to fight.
Capitol City Fireman
Author: Jake Rixner
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1770671307
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Every little kid dreams of being a fireman, most grow out of it; those who don't just want to work in a big city at a busy firehouse. These are the stories of one man who did just that. The adventures are both entertaining and informative and one can almost smell the smoke and hear the big diesel engines roar as we race from one emergency to the next. So climb aboard, and hang on tight for the ride of your life.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1770671307
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Every little kid dreams of being a fireman, most grow out of it; those who don't just want to work in a big city at a busy firehouse. These are the stories of one man who did just that. The adventures are both entertaining and informative and one can almost smell the smoke and hear the big diesel engines roar as we race from one emergency to the next. So climb aboard, and hang on tight for the ride of your life.
Pride & Ownership
Author: Rick Lasky
Publisher: PennWell Books
ISBN: 1593700784
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
This book serves as a guide for the seasoned veteran, the new firefighter and everyone in between, bringing them together for what it all takes to have that love for the job. Each chapter addresses the next step in the leadership chain that is necessary for a fire service professional to succeed. The chapters are as follows: Our Mission; The Firefighter; The Company Officer; The Chief; Our Two Families; Sweating the Small Stuff; Changing Shirts-The Promotion; What September 11th Did For Us-The Good and the Bad; Ceremonies; Marketing Your Fire Department; Making It All Happen-Embracing Success; Have You Forgotten.
Publisher: PennWell Books
ISBN: 1593700784
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
This book serves as a guide for the seasoned veteran, the new firefighter and everyone in between, bringing them together for what it all takes to have that love for the job. Each chapter addresses the next step in the leadership chain that is necessary for a fire service professional to succeed. The chapters are as follows: Our Mission; The Firefighter; The Company Officer; The Chief; Our Two Families; Sweating the Small Stuff; Changing Shirts-The Promotion; What September 11th Did For Us-The Good and the Bad; Ceremonies; Marketing Your Fire Department; Making It All Happen-Embracing Success; Have You Forgotten.
Here Come Our Firefighters!
Author: Chris L. Demarest
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780689848346
Category : Fire extinction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bestselling author-illustrator Demarest's newest book features the brave firefighters who keep everyone safe. Exciting three-dimensional popups, pull-tabs, and other movable parts illustrate the heroes' day. Full color.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780689848346
Category : Fire extinction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bestselling author-illustrator Demarest's newest book features the brave firefighters who keep everyone safe. Exciting three-dimensional popups, pull-tabs, and other movable parts illustrate the heroes' day. Full color.