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OverviewIn a 33-year career with the New York City Fire Department, Tom Dunne fought hundreds of fires, survived near death incidents, crawled down burning hallways, met unforgettable characters, and witnessed the 9/11 terrorist attack. From working in glittering mid-Manhattan high-rises to squalid ghetto tenements, he saw how people in crisis lived and survived and how the firefighters who served them worked and bonded. Exploring both the positive and controversial aspects of being a firefighter, this no-holds barred memoir provides an honest account of an unusual occupation that outsiders seldom get to see. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas DunnePublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781476679884ISBN 10: 1476679886 Pages: 170 Publication Date: 28 February 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Author's Note x Preface 1 The Smoke House 5 Seeing the Elephant 11 This Guy's Light 15 The 15/16ths Jewel 21 The Scuttle 24 The Wrapper 33 The Guys (and Gals) 41 What's Behind Door Number 2? 49 Celebrity Steam Leaks 54 Going Down 57 Hey Lieu! 63 Buffs 71 What If? 77 A Discourse on Dirt 83 A Brush with Mortality 88 Lost in Translation 94 Letters in the Attic 100 A Jane Doe 105 Commanding Stress 108 Thinking Like an Incident Commander 114 On the Circuit 122 The Lie 129 Zen and the Art of Firefighting 134 The Write Stuff 139 A Midnight Clear 144 And Now, Live on Scene… 150 The Day After 155 We're Only Human 162 The Papers 168 Mentors and Maniacs 175 My Two Worlds 182 Let It Burn 185 Leaving the Tribe 190 Why Me? 195 Final Thoughts 197 Index 199ReviewsThe stories Tom presents from his years in the FDNY can be applied to many current fireground operations. More importantly, he reminds us what the true spirit of what being 'on the job' is all about-helping the citizens whenever needed. -Peter Matthews, Editor-in-Chief of Firehouse Magazine This book should be required reading for anyone who maintains a desire to learn about firefighting, or to put on the fireman's uniform. Tom Dunne rose through the ranks of Fireman, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief. In Notes from the Fireground you learn what to expect from each. He not only knows how to talk the talk, but he shares the walks with you. You can trust him. He merges the intellectual with the street-smart to convince the reader of the fearlessness and the satisfactions that are found in the firefighter's heart, and in the love of the job. It will become a classic. -Dennis Smith, author of Report From Engine Company 82 Tom had an exemplary career in the FDNY and is able to tell a story of interest to all. FDNY members as well as non-members will be at times enlightened, amused and touched as he recounts, from his vast personal experience, life within the world's greatest fire department. Our Department has been blessed throughout our history to have attracted men and women like Tom Dunne. I thank him for telling our story in such a personal way. - Dan Nigro, Fire Commissioner, New York City Fire Department Exploring both the positive and controversial aspects of being a firefighter, this no-holds barred memoir provides an honest account of an unusual occupation that outsiders seldom get to see. - International Fire Fighter Magazine, September 2020 The stories Tom presents from his years in the FDNY can be applied to many current fireground operations. More importantly, he reminds us what the true spirit of what being 'on the job' is all about-helping the citizens whenever needed. -Peter Matthews, Editor-in-Chief of Firehouse Magazine This book should be required reading for anyone who maintains a desire to learn about firefighting, or to put on the fireman's uniform. Tom Dunne rose through the ranks of Fireman, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief. In Notes from the Fireground you learn what to expect from each. He not only knows how to talk the talk, but he shares the walks with you. You can trust him. He merges the intellectual with the street-smart to convince the reader of the fearlessness and the satisfactions that are found in the firefighter's heart, and in the love of the job. It will become a classic. -Dennis Smith, author of Report From Engine Company 82 Tom had an exemplary career in the FDNY and is able to tell a story of interest to all. FDNY members as well as non-members will be at times enlightened, amused and touched as he recounts, from his vast personal experience, life within the world's greatest fire department. Our Department has been blessed throughout our history to have attracted men and women like Tom Dunne. I thank him for telling our story in such a personal way. -Dan Nigro, Fire Commissioner, New York City Fire Department The stories Tom presents from his years in the FDNY can be applied to many current fireground operations. More importantly, he reminds us what the true spirit of what being 'on the job' is all about-helping the citizens whenever needed. -Peter Matthews, Editor-in-Chief of Firehouse Magazine This book should be required reading for anyone who maintains a desire to learn about firefighting, or to put on the fireman's uniform. Tom Dunne rose through the ranks of Fireman, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief. In Notes from the Fireground you learn what to expect from each. He not only knows how to talk the talk, but he shares the walks with you. You can trust him. He merges the intellectual with the street-smart to convince the reader of the fearlessness and the satisfactions that are found in the firefighter's heart, and in the love of the job. It will become a classic. -Dennis Smith, author of Report From Engine Company 82 Tom had an exemplary career in the FDNY and is able to tell a story of interest to all. FDNY members as well as non-members will be at times enlightened, amused and touched as he recounts, from his vast personal experience, life within the world's greatest fire department. Our Department has been blessed throughout our history to have attracted men and women like Tom Dunne. I thank him for telling our story in such a personal way. - Dan Nigro, Fire Commissioner, New York City Fire Department Author InformationThomas Dunne is a retired deputy chief and 33 year veteran of the New York City Fire Department. He has published numerous articles for fire service publications and is currently lecturing about his experiences in the FDNY through his Third Alarm Fire Training presentations. Visit his website at www.chieftomdunne.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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