Firefighting Better Than Working for a Living
“Firefighting Better Than Working for a Living” by Aj Taylor, published by Austin Macauley Publishers Limited in September 2023, is a personal memoir that delves into the life of a firefighter. Spanning 222 pages, this book captures Tom’s passion for his job, highlighting the thrill of battling fires and the unique experiences that come with it. The narrative offers a glimpse into the camaraderie and mischief shared among firefighters during the early 1980s, blending moments of excitement with the realities of their profession.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Tom’s adventures, where the line between duty and leisure often blurs. The book explores themes of friendship, the challenges of firefighting, and the lighter side of life in the fire service, including the antics that unfold both at the fire station and beyond. Through Tom’s eyes, the story presents a mix of frolics, trauma, and the complexities of heroism, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of bravery and camaraderie in a demanding profession.
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Tom is a firefighter. He loves going to work. For him, encountering the intense, prickly heat of a building fire is to experience the euphoria of fear. He loves the adrenaline rush when the bells drop and the anticipation of what may lie ahead. But there is more, so much more! The best part of his job is the mischief he finds himself involved in, the antics and the camaraderie.
It’s the early 80s and life was very different; Tom and his ‘brothers’ split their time between the pub and the fire station, although it is not always clear whether they are on duty or at a party. The fire engine, which they call ‘The Machine’, doesn’t always want to play and sometimes they forget to climb aboard. This is a tale of frolics, of trauma, of nurses, and even villainy. It is an exposure. Are Tom and his compadres heroes? Well, that’s for you to decide.
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