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Original Title:	Report from Engine Co. 82
ISBN:	0446675520 (ISBN13: 9780446675529)
Edition Language:	English

Report from Engine Co. 82

Dennis Smith

Paperback | Pages: 240 pages

Rating: 4.37 | 934 Users | 71 Reviews

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I have to thank my Goodreads friend, "Brother Skip" for getting me interested in this book after reading his review of it.

Do you realize, that unlike incidents with the police, whenever there is a fire there is a great deal of focus on the fire, with little or no mention of the firemen fighting it. (a gender neutral word for this profession is firefighters, though women make up less than 20% of the force in western countries).

This lack of focus is a shame. We hardly hear of these heroes. For better or worse, we hear of cops, and we are aware of soldiers in combat, but rarely think of fire fighters, who fight fires, not people, and who are known to risk their lives to save others. They deserve to be admired.

This book is an account of what it was like to be in a fire company in one of the worst neighborhoods in the US, so it is doubly educational. I learned quite a few things, most of them unpleasant. Here are some:

Fire fighting is the most hazardous profession in the world.
An average of 8 firemen each year die in the line of duty in New York City alone
Fire fighters are called for a variety of emergencies, not just fires: car accidents, drug overdoses and other medical emergencies, even shootings.
The number of malicious false alarms is just incredible, averaging over 100,000 per year in the US.

While this book was an eye-opening account of the experiences of a fire fighter, it was somewhat tainted with parts reflecting on poverty and behavior of people in the ghetto, which while sympathetic, at times seemed stilted and insincere. Also, I did not appreciate a few snide remarks concerning protests against the Vietnam war (I admit, I'm overly sensitive on that issue).

Notwithstanding these minor points, the book was a great way to gain insight into what it takes to work in this noble profession.

I might try some other accounts, such as Gutter Medicine: Twenty-six Years as a Firefighter Paramedic, and 38 Years a Detroit Firefighter's Story

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Title	:	Report from Engine Co. 82
Author	:	Dennis Smith
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 240 pages
Published	:	April 1st 1999 by Grand Central Publishing (first published January 1st 1972)
Categories	:	Nonfiction. Biography. History. Autobiography. Memoir

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Wow. Ive always wanted to read this and now I have. Being a firefighter who has spent a large part of my career working in a socioeconomically depressed area, even today I can relate. His projection of humanity and humility are very accurate and for me, moving. Brought back many amenities and buried feelings. Thank you Dennis Smith and the courageous men and women of the service.

I have to thank my Goodreads friend, "Brother Skip" for getting me interested in this book after reading his review of it. Do you realize, that unlike incidents with the police, whenever there is a fire there is a great deal of focus on the fire, with little or no mention of the firemen fighting it. (a gender neutral word for this profession is firefighters, though women make up less than 20% of the force in western countries). This lack of focus is a shame. We hardly hear of these heroes. For

In the city that never sleeps, New York City is the microcosm of the world, an urban population of eight million people with endless troubles, experiences and stories to tell. In one of the biggest and busiest metropolis on earth, theres a litany of emergencies and hazards for an elite few to contend with on a 24-hour basis. Meet the courageous first responders of the Big Apple, preferably the venerable smoke eaters of the FDNYs Firehouse 82. Known throughout the department as The Big House,

Definitely enlightening. I learned so much from this book. The good, the bad, the ugly....and the "snotty". (Book was written before FF wore face masks, or so I've been told)This book makes you look at Firemen like the people that they are. They have family. Wives. Husbands. Children. And they put themselves at risk for your safety.Love you local Firemen. Check your smoke alarms! My favorite new "Firefighting term" from my favorite local Firefighter:"Gotta put the wet stuff on the red stuff"

The excitement of firefighting, and the wisdom of a sociologist. Two things that mixed well. I did not want this one to end and though I read it in ebook format, I will be buying a paperback copy soon.



This is an ALL time classic and a must read for ALL firefighters !!!