London Firefighter
Stephen Dudeney
Aug 2022 · Austin Macauley Publishers
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Dave and I crept up the stairs, the floor had burned through in places as had the floor above, the roof was gone so there was a bit of dull light. The floor was covered in rubble; tiles from the roof, burnt timber, cork and all sorts. Dave took the nozzle and we pushed forward along the floor. The smoke was tolerable, the heat was a different matter. As I breathed in it was searing my lungs, a bit like trying to breathe in over a boiling kettle, I was lying on the floor in a puddle of steaming water trying to find some cooler air. As Dave opened the nozzle we were engulfed in steam as the water cooled the superheated atmosphere above us. I buried my head a little lower and held on for dear life as Dave worked the jet around the large hallway, extinguishing the burning contents. We pushed further and tried making our way into a room on the right. I was suffering a bit now, and as if reading my mind, Dave pulled back and I pushed up to the nozzle. I opened it and aimed in the direction of the fire. I got some relief by breathing in the cool clean air that was being forced out of the nozzle with the water. Soon we had pushed a good way forward but we were taking a real beating. I could feel my skin scalding as the wet fire tunic steamed in the heat...
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4.3
6 reviews
Les Savine
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13 May 2023
I purchased this book as I have a very keen interest in the history and workings of the London Fire Brigade and it did not disappoint. Following Steve's career from a wet behind the ears firefighter all the way to his retirement, this book gives an amazing insight into the day to day workings of the LFB and the effect it has on its staff. WELL worth a buy and a read, hopeful that Steve will write more too.
carron boulton
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13 September 2023
typos were bad, jumping between years was irritating
Carolyn Richards
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21 July 2023
A fireman's fireman
About the author
Stephen Dudeney was brought up in London’s East end, and for as long as he can remember wanted to be a Fireman. In 1987, he joined the London Fire Brigade and began his career at Bethnal Green Fire Station. He was promoted through the ranks always remaining within East London. Finishing his career as Borough Commander, covering the area of the East end where he grew up and plied his trade, over the course of his career he attended some of the most significant incidents to befall London in recent decades, this is his story.
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