Fire Fighter

One of the fire service’s most well-known and respected leaders reveals principles and events that have shaped his career and leadership values that no “cookie-cutter” leadership or management book can provide. The real-world experiences and lessons that are vividly detailed in the audiobook provide a road map for any aspiring firefighter wishing to be promoted, a company or chief officer looking to go to the next level, or a fire chief who wishes to further develop their leadership skills.

Written by 42-plus-year veteran Fire Chief Gary Ludwig and the foreword by Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, this book provides 401 ways to help you become a better firefighter.

Getting rescued by a grumpy firefighter while in the bath wasn’t how I planned my return to this small town. Worse, that firefighter is Frank—my brother’s best friend and the man I’ve been clashing with for years. Frank pulled me from the flames, but now I’m the one tending to his wounds and sharing my home with him. His gruff voice, smoldering looks, and hot body make him impossible to resist. Every accidental touch and heated glare tighten the tension between us, threatening to explode. But there’s more than just heat in the air—an arsonist is setting the town ablaze, and ...

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.

I came to Pine Hollow to uncover the truth behind a series of wildfires, not to clash with my guarded, brooding neighbor—a rugged, single dad firefighter with a past that still smolders. To Evan McAllister, I’m just a reporter prying at wounds that never fully healed. Yet his daughter, Lily, with her bright smiles and innocent warmth, begins to weave a fragile bond between us. Despite Evan's defenses, there's an undeniable spark simmering—an unspoken pull that makes every accidental touch feel like a promise I shouldn't crave. As my investigation unravels a web of greed and arson, the...

At forty-two, there went my last chance at marriage. And good riddance! Two days before the wedding, I’m leaving my deceitful ex. He cheated on me, and now he’s holding my cat hostage! Who does that? A cheesy slime-ball. Someone who can’t touch the family money until he gets married, and I’m the only one Mama’s approved. Just when I think it can’t get worse, I’m wrong. Stranded in a blizzard in an unfamiliar town, A call to 911 brings more than help. A Silver Fox Firefighter saving me AND willing to rescue my cat. Who does that? A knight in Silver armor. But can a broken heart...

A jolt runs through me. I whip my head around. Is that him? Memories flood back. One unforgettable night. A simple work trip turned into an irresistible one-night stand. The moment his eyes locked on mine, all reason disappeared. His eyes were hungry, and I was desperate to feed them. I came home with more than just memories. A piece of him, but no trace of him. A fire breaks out, and suddenly he’s back. The heavy weight of revealing the truth to this stranger is crushing me. It doesn’t get any easier when I find out that he’s not the same man anymore. But how do I tell a stranger ...

A blood-curdling scream pierces the thick black smoke. Somewhere in the darkness, a man is burning to death. Then the screams suddenly stop. Did he jump out of a window? Or did he succumb to the heat and smoke? Those screams haunt Firefighter Robert Marchisello to this day. It’s just one of the many revealing stories about battling blazes and numerous other dangers in America’s fifth-largest city—home of the nation’s first fire company—in this autobiography of his thirty-seven-year career with the Philadelphia Fire Department. During his entire career Marchisello kept a journal ...

A bachelor’s life… Because of a not-so-happy childhood, Logan McCall never wanted kids. His sister’s dying wish was that he raise her twin girls. Paralyzed by grief, Logan turns the girls over to their deadbeat dad. He’s regretted that decision ever since, but what can he do? They’re gone. A nanny with dreams… Nanny Thea Gayle is just trying to make ends meet while she works on her PhD. When her employer goes missing and the only family member she can find is the twins’ Uncle Logan, she takes the girls from Seattle to Silver Bend, Idaho. But once there, she’s not sure Logan ...

When a curvy, kind-hearted woman is matched with a rugged firefighter, sparks fly—but so do their doubts. Hazel is ready to put her heart back on the line, but after a crushing breakup, she’s more guarded than ever. Tired of men who only see her curves and not the woman behind them, she takes a bold step and signs up for True Curves Matchmaking Agency. Hazel dreams of finding someone who will appreciate her for her warmth, loyalty, and strength—and who will help her heal the parts of her heart that are still fragile. What she didn’t expect was to be paired with Jake, a stoic ...

When curvy American archaeologist Virginia Jones finds the lost burial mound of an ancient Anglo-Saxon king near the English city of Brighton, she uncovers much more than she expected. Unearthing a priceless artifact summons an evil dragon who'll stop at nothing to claim the treasure for his own hoard. Trapped in a burning building by a beast that ought to be imaginary, Virginia's only hope is to call for emergency....

He got me out of my clothes the night we met. I was soaking wet and extremely dirty. And he swept me off my feet and gave me a ride I’ll never forget. Unfortunately, not that kind of wet or dirty, and not that kind of ride. He literally swept me off my feet when I was walking on the side of the road in the pouring rain, he blinded me with his headlights and I landed in a ditch. At first I thought Asher Evans might be a serial killer with his dangerously blue eyes, a My Little Pony blanket and his insistence on getting me into his vehicle, but it turns out he’s a firefighter and a single...

Flirting with fire has never felt so good—until the flames get too hot to handle… Kelly Monroe is perfectly happy running her small-town bakery, living a life free from complications—or so she tells herself. But when Kyle Barlow, her brother’s best friend and a rugged firefighter, starts coming around more often, sparks she never expected begin to fly. Kyle has spent years resisting his feelings for Kelly, knowing she’s off-limits. She’s fiery, curvy, and everything he’s ever wanted—but breaking the “bro code” would be a betrayal to Kelly’s overprotective brother—and...

Ben Riggs says he loves me. He says he hasn't stopped thinking about me since he broke my heart and chased me out of town all those years ago. I say, liar liar pants on fire. And boy, do those bright yellow, flame-resistant fireman pants look good on him. I'm aching to feel those big, rough hands clenching on my hips and to collect on the illicit promises burning in his dark blue eyes. Self-control goes up in flames every time he flashes that arrogant smile. So I give in - because a woman has needs. (Am I right, ladies?) He can have my body, but my heart is off-limits.

My plan was to get my art career off the ground, not sleep with my brother’s best friend… again… Growing up, James Calder was always the hot, tall and dark, bad boy. So, it was no surprise when he left town after our one hot, steamy night without saying goodbye. Not even to my brother. Now, James is back as the newest firefighter in town. And this time, he’s got secrets - his son being one of them. Seeing his face again made my body tremble with anger, but also desire. His charm always pulls me right back in. Next thing I know, things are firing up and cooking between us in my ...

He bullied me for being voluptuous and unable to shift. He rejected me as his mate and made me the object of public ridicule. Now I’m back in the small town of my youth, and he’s the dragon Alpha. And this time, he seems obsessed with making me his mate and getting me pregnant… The trauma of being an outcast never left my bones. I vowed never to see his beautiful face again, but I have no choice. Wherever I turn, he’s obsessively determined to protect me. However I try to avoid him, his single-minded focus is on possessing me. My clumsy new witch powers cause accidents, and his job ...

Firefighters are the heroes we need in times of emergency. Listeners will learn all the roles firefighters have, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.

A retired fire chief pens reflections on his life as a volunteer firefighter. Fire Chief by Ed Daniels shares experiences and sacrifices until now known only to the volunteers themselves. In his first novel, Fire Chief: The Story of a Volunteer Firefighter, author Ed Daniels recalls his life as a volunteer firefighter in the mountains of Colorado. Based on actual events, the book takes listeners into the heat that countless volunteer firefighters face every day throughout the world.

Marshal West’s family isn’t happy with him...His siblings are all cops, so when he decides to become a firefighter, it's a bitter betrayal. It's not easy being the only firefighter in a family of cops. It takes guns verses hoses to a whole new level. Add to that, a big city fire chief brought to their small town to boss him around along with his firefighter daughter who plans to take Marshal’s promised position. It's no surprise he has no time for romance, especially when he starts to develop feelings for his arch rival. Olivia Martel can't believe how difficult the group of small ...

One fiery auction, two sworn enemies, and a night that will change everything. Cristian Gianna’s been a thorn in my side for years—sharp-tongued, stubborn, and always digging for a story. She thinks she’s exposing the truth, but all she does is light a fire I can’t control. At the firefighter charity auction, she didn’t expect me to be the one bidding on her. But when every man in the room sets their sights on her, I know one thing for sure: she’s leaving with me. She’s curvy, infuriating, and everything I shouldn’t want. But tonight, Gianna’s mine. And once I have her, ...