Up in Smoke Stories from a Life on Fire

'A hilarious insight into the everyday heroics of firefighter who put their lives on the line for us all' Russell BrandWARNING: MAY CONTAIN CATS UP TREESLeigh Hosy-Pickett has seen it all in his twenty-five years as a firefighter. He's battled infernos and pulled people from the wreckage of twisted metal but the closest he ever came to death was at the hands of a confused hen do. Now he's here to tell us the funniest, most eye-opening and moving stories from a life lived amongst the smoke.From blazes involving sex toys, to navigating cannabis farm security measures, this brilliantly warm and entertaining book by a third-generation firefighter is a celebration of the everyday heroism of our Fire Service. But it is also a clear-eyed and honest record of the many sacrifices made in the line of duty and the consequences of that heroism. 'A likeable and illuminating account... one that will leave readers admiring of firefighters' skill and grit' TLS

ISBN:	9781409198857
Publisher:	Orion
Imprint:	Trapeze
Published date:	18 Aug 2022
DEWEY:	363.37092
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Sales rank:	12028
Number of pages:	256
Weight:	384g
Height:	146mm
Width:	223mm
Spine width:	28mm

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