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Granite Mountain
The true story behind the events that inspired the major motion picture Only the Brave. A "unique and bracing" (Booklist) first-person account by the sole survivor of Arizona's disastrous 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, which took the lives of 19 "hotshots" -- firefighters trained specifically to battle wildfires. Brendan McDonough was on the verge of becoming a hopeless, inveterate heroin addict when he, for the sake of his young daughter, decided to turn his life around. He enlisted in the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a team of elite firefighters based in Prescott, Arizona. Their leader, Eric Marsh, was in a desperate crunch after four hotshots left the unit, and perhaps seeing a glimmer of promise ...
On the Fireline
In this rugged account of a rugged profession, Matthew Desmond explores the heart and soul of the wildland firefighter. Having joined a firecrew in Northern Arizona as a young man, Desmond relates his experiences with intimate knowledge and native ease, adroitly balancing emotion with analysis and action with insight. On the Fireline shows that these firefighters aren’t the adrenaline junkies or romantic heroes as they’re so often portrayed. An immersion into a dangerous world, On the Fireline is also a sophisticated analysis of a high-risk profession—and a captivating read. “Gripping . . . a masterful account of how young men are able to face down wildfire, and why they volunteer for such an enterprise in the first place.”—David Grazian, Sociological Forum “Along with the risks and sorrow, Desmond also presents the humor and comaraderie of ordinary men performing extraordinary tasks. . . . A good complement to Norman Maclean's Young Men and Fire. Recommended.”—Library Journal
Firefighter's Handbook on Wildland Firefighting
This text deals with the basics of wildland and forest firefighting. It has been totally revised and is now in full color.
The Boy Scouts as Forest Fire Fighters
In 'The Boy Scouts as Forest Fire Fighters' by Robert Shaler, readers are taken on an engaging journey exploring the unique role of Boy Scouts in combatting forest fires. Shaler presents a mix of real-life accounts and practical tips on fire prevention, making this book both informative and entertaining. The author's clear and concise writing style allows readers to easily grasp the importance of the Scouts' contributions to environmental conservation. Positioned within the literary context of non-fiction educational works, this book stands out as a valuable resource for those interested in both scouting and environmental protection. Robert Shaler, drawing on his expertise as an experienced ...
Young Men and Fire
Twenty-five years after its first publication, Young Men and Fire is read avidly by students of literary nonfiction for its blend of hard-earned research, memoir, and an old man's wisdom. It tells one of the most infamous stories in the history of wildland firefighting: On August 5, 1949, a crew of fifteen of the United States Forest Service's elite airborne firefighters, the Smokejumpers, stepped into the sky above a remote forest fire in the Montana wilderness. On the ground, they were joined by a local fireguard. Two hours after the jump, all but three of the men were dead or mortally burned. For forty years, Maclean was haunted by these deaths. And for the last years of his life, he struggled to write a book that would put back together the scattered pieces of the Mann Gulch disaster and to give it the dignity of tragedy. The result is both the definitive account of what happened to the Smokejumpers on that remote Montana mountainside in 1949, and the narrative of a writer's quest for meaning in the face of elusive facts and the waning energies of old age.
Coming Through Fire
Each year thousands of forest fires threaten homes, natural resources, and public safety in Canada and around the world. And each year thousands of courageous men and women fight to protect the communities threatened by these fires.Full of glorious colour images and enriched by insightful firsthand accounts, Coming Through Fire puts the reader on the fireline with these brave men and women-right in the heat of battle. Written and photographed by two experienced firefighters, this book authentically captures the wildland firefighting experience.
Forest Fires
An introduction to wildland fire behavior, management, firefighting, and prevention.
