title: FIRE CREW: Stories from the Fireline
author:  Ben Walters 
description: A hilarious, albeit accurate portrayal of life as a young wildland firefighter. As wildland firefighters, we have all lived these stories in some way or another; to read this book took me back in time and invoked the unforgettable smell of smoke, as if it were yesterday." <br /><b>~ Emily Webb, former wildland firefighter</b><br /><br />"Walters' narrative offers a unique insight into the archetypal character of the American wildland firefighter."<br /><b>~ Steve Jackson</b><br /><br />Light, humorous and easy to read - brings back memories of a fun time to be working in fire ... and extremely accurate. I know - because I was there!<br /><b>~ Bob Mallett, Deputy Fire Management Officer, Idaho Falls District</b><br /><br />"This is one of the few books - if not the only one - to accurately portray the realities of being a wildland firefighter. Ben Walters tells the story with humor, sadness, and vivid storytelling - and he offers insight into why people do this hard, dirty, and dangerous work."<br /><b>~ Marc Rounsavile, Area Commander Team 4, retired</b>
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  The Eclectic Magazine
  
  
  of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art
  
  
  Vol XXXV.--No. I
  
  
  May, 1855.
  
  
  1: Fires and Firemen Annual Reports of Mr. Braidwood to the
  
  
  Committee of the Fire Brigade [From the Quarterly Review]
  
  
  Among the more salient features of the Metropolis which instantly
  
  
  strike the attention of the stranger are the stations of the Fire
  
  
  Brigade. Whenever he happens to pass them, he finds the sentinel on
  
  
  duty, he sees the "red artillery" of the force; and the polished axle,
  
  
  the gleaming branch, and the shining chain, testify to the beautiful
  
  
  condition of the instrument, ready for active service at a moment's
  
  
  notice. Ensconced in the shadow of the station, the liveried watchmen
  
  
  look like hunters waiting for their prey--nor does the hunter move
  
  
  quicker to his quarry 