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Becoming a Firefighter

Becoming a Firefighter

Wilser, Jeff

Hardcover

Series: Masters at Work

CareersGeneral EducationSelf-Help

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ISBN10: 1982139803
ISBN13: 9781982139803
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: Mar 23 2021
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.90 Width: 5.10 Depth: 7.10
Language: English
A revealing guide to a career as a firefighter written by acclaimed author Jeff Wilser and based on the real-life experiences of the heroes of the St. Louis fire department--required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession.

Becoming a Firefighter takes you behind the scenes to find out what it's really like, and what it really takes, to become a firefighter. Author Jeff Wilser imbeds with one of the oldest departments in the country, the St. Louis Fire Department, to show how this high-stakes profession becomes a reality. Discover what it's like to fight a three-alarm blaze; attend fire academy; prepare for routine calls; and rigorously train for worst-case scenarios. Gain professional wisdom from the beloved fire chief as well as a decorated 25-year veteran field commander. Firefighting is a calling, and those who choose this path are devoted to their work--here is how this life-saving job is actually performed by the best in the field.

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