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Into the Fire

My Life as a London Firefighter

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Into the Fire

By: Edric Kennedy-Macfoy
Narrated by: Edric Kennedy-Macfoy
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Into the Fire written and read by Edric Kennedy-Macfoy.

The incredible true story of life as a London firefighter.

What is it really like to be a firefighter? How does it feel to respond to an emergency call, to know that someone's life hangs in the balance and every second is critical?

Into the Fire offers an unforgettable insight into the highs and lows of life in the fire service. Chronicling his thirteen-year career in the London Fire Brigade, Edric Kennedy-Macfoy takes us with him from his training days as a new recruit to his very first fire; from call-outs to cannabis farms, chemical spills and trapped swans to the devastating scenes of road traffic collisions, the Croydon tram derailment and the Grenfell Tower fire.

Heart-breaking, deeply personal and at times hilarious, this is his remarkable story.

©2018 Edric Kennedy-Macfoy (P)2018 Random House Audiobooks
Emergency & Critical Care Medical Women Witty Funny Thought-Provoking England
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Only wish I could rate it higher than 5*

This blew me away, sensitively written where needed, Honest and informative where you want it and so gripping throughout. Couldn't encourage reading this book more. Edric's performance as narrator is also brilliant and emotional ❤️

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thought I was gonna love it but hated it.

it was just a load of jumped up bravado bullshit. Sorry but where was all the stories of the women being nailed in the tv room and all the other stories.... .

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heart breaking and truly eye opening

an extraordinary man taking us through his life's journey. countless eye watering moments where you can feel and hear the pain of the author.

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Very insightful and deeply interesting

It only took me 3 days to listen to Eric's audiobook. I was really absorbed and was looking forward to pressing play everytime I knew I would have an opportunity to do so. Eric's story is very insightful and interesting. I felt very impacted by his words and it opens up my eyes onto what my own father must have gone through himself throughout his life long career as a firefighter. We never really talked about it. Now I can't wait to sit down with him and have a conversation about it. Thank you.

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Ok

Bit boring really to tell you the truth, bit reparative in parts,, but worth a listen

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Great insight into a heros job and a brave man.

Great book on the struggle and strength of a firefighter working in conditions you couldn't imagine.
I think this book will help a lot of people even who are not firefighters but going through trauma in some way, its not often a man opens up about Mental health so I feel this book has a powerful message to men and women suffering alone.
Its ok not to be ok, so just talk to someone even if its a stranger.

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loved it

Loved to hear another firefighter's perspective of incidents and their stories. An ideal book for any young man or woman looking to join the job.

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Compelling listening of life in the fire brigade

A very honest account of the ups and downs of a firefighter who went through so much on his journey - thank you for all you have done you are a remarkable individual! Good luck and have a happy future!

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Great insight into what our firefighters see daily.

Gave a great insight into what firefighters face daily. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

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A well spun story of deception.

Listening to the details of this account, then reading additional articles and watching factual documentaries regarding the events that occurred, this is nothing more than fabricated accounts of what had happened through the authors eyes, not taking into account what has actually happened and who was really affected by the tragedy.

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