Report from Engine Co. 82

De: Dennis Smith

Narrado por: Lloyd James

Duración: 2 h y 55 m

Resumen del Editor

Report from Engine Co. 82 is the story of one company of New York firefighters battling unimaginable death and destruction every day. Dennis Smith worked as a firefighter in the South Bronx, New York City, and the graphic detail and gripping prose of this firefighting classic drives the most important, accomplished, terrifying audiobook ever published on firefighting. This book struck a nerve within the nation when it was first published 30 years ago. In our troubled times, it gains even greater resonance for those trying to make sense of the deaths of so many New York firefighters on September 11, and for those inspired by the tireless work of firefighters and other rescue personnel in the aftermath of the destruction. Dennis Smith describes the bravery, heroism, camaraderie, and unflinching courage of New York's bravest, demonstrating how firefighters everywhere have become the most respected of American heroes.

©1972 Dennis Smith (P)2002 HighBridge Company

I didn't want it to end

As a Young Firefighter it's amazing to hear stories from the war years. This books puts you in the rubber boots, rubber jacket, leather helmet and no airpark ways of how firefighting used to be. Every Firefighter should read it.

Humbling….

Every time I have read this book… And now I have read it multiple times and now listen to it once… It brings me down to earth, centers me, and humbles me, it reminds me why we do what we do… And we’re not as bad ass as we think we are… These old guys were doing it for real for a long time

Amazing story of the brotherhood.

Truly a heartfelt story, one after another. Thankful to be a firefighter, to hear such uplifting stories, to remind us why we do it.

Best Book Performance I've Ever Heard

This was short and smart and interesting. The narration was just great and very entertaining.

Griping and Brutally Honest

Tells it how those hard men fought through pain of all sorts in order to save the people that hated them.

wish it was unabridged

If you could sum up Report from Engine Co. 82 in three words, what would they be?

First read this book in JR high. fell in love with Dennis as a auther. Read "Stely Blue". Became a vol Firefighter.

What other book might you compare Report from Engine Co. 82 to and why?

Steely Blue. Report from ground Zero. Fire Fighter.In Thier own words.

Which scene was your favorite?

No one scene. Totally enthraling 'spelling? lol'

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

PLEAS GET THE UNABRIDGED/////////

Short, excellent, lasting impression

Short, vivid, heartfelt. Should be required reading for all first responders. A piece of history as told through a firefighter's mind and soul. Brilliant.

Great book!

A very heartfelt story of the brave fire fighters. Honestly don’t have anything negative to say about it.

Great book for all to read

Great book for all to read or listen too, Great Narrator, Great Writer, Great Evetything

If you liked Dispatches, give it a listen

Concise, descriptive language, and unflinching honesty. This book is an on the ground account of several fires and other calls in the South Bronx in a period of great racial tension. The humanity, suffering, poverty, and anger presented through direct observations.