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Up in Smoke

My True Story of Life as a Firefighter

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Up in Smoke

By: Leigh Hosy-Pickett
Narrated by: Leigh Hosy-Pickett
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'Firefighters are a unique breed. It takes a certain kind of individual to enter a burning building to rescue someone they have never met before.'

A third-generation firefighter, Leigh Hosy-Pickett has seen it all in his twenty-five years in the job. He's battled infernos and pulled people from the wreckage of twisted metal. He's experienced pain and trauma in the discharge of his duty, and been supported by the laughter and strength of character you find within every fire station. A family away from home, firefighters share intimate trust and healthy mutual banter - a spark of light often desperately needed amongst the darkness.

Leigh shares his deeply personal story and the funniest, most eye-opening and moving experiences from a life lived amongst the smoke. A celebration of the everyday heroism of our Fire Service, Up In Smoke is a clear-eyed and honest record of the many sacrifices made for us all in the line of duty.

©2021 Leigh Pickett (P)2021 Orion Publishing Group Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

'A hilarious insight into the everyday heroics of firefighter who put their lives on the line for us all.' Russell Brand

'A real insight into the commitment of our firefighters' Nick Knowles

'Highly inspiring and impossible to put down' Nazir Afzal OBE
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Thanks for sharing your experience through the book. Good times and bad. Thanks for your service

Excellent

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A good book about a modern day firefighter,the stormies,with a good humour ,fear and truma.

Firefighter life story.

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Well read and presented. Great stories of what it takes to be a firefighter and the sometimes harrowing tasks they have to undertake, and scenarios they face on a daily basis.

Great insight to the fire service

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Loved every bit of this book, written and read well. Very engaging, funny and emotional.

Brilliant

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A great insight into life as a Fire Fighter, with a fire safety message running through it. Message to government. LOOK AFTER OUR BRILLIANT EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Enjoyable if slightly emotional read.

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