Into the Heat: Fighting Fires in Baltimore City

Into the Heat: Fighting Fires in Baltimore City

A gripping and intriguing glimpse into the life of a career firefighter. Pull on your turn-out boots and join 29-year veteran, Ray Lockett, as he recalls the most memorable experiences working in some of the busiest firehouses in Baltimore spanning the last three decades of the 20th century.

Have you ever wondered what firefighters think and experience as they crawl down a smoke filled hallway or scale a 100-foot ladder to the roof of a burning building? In this memoir you will experience the heartbreak of unsuccessful rescues along with the elation of bringing a civilian back from the brink of death. Vividly written, this book brings to life the sights, sounds and smells of working in the most turbulent neighborhoods in West Baltimore and will help the reader appreciate the challenges that confront firefighters every day at work. And you will feel the pride as the book progresses and Ray's two sons become third generation firefighters.
Into The Heat features not only the dramatic moments of fighting fires and saving lives, but also gives the reader a glimpse into the firehouse antics and range of personalities that coexist there. The pride and bravery of these heroes will inspire, inform, and awe both enthusiasts and readers who thought they knew what a firefighterâ€™s job is.

Ray Lockett was born and raised in Baltimore City. He joined the Fire Department in 1972 and was assigned to one of the busiest companies in the city. He spent 29 years fighting fires in some of the worst neighborhoods in Baltimore. This book looks back on his career from a Firefighterâ€™s perspective.

Country	USA
Author	Ray Lockett
Binding	Kindle Edition
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	1st Ride Publishing
Manufacturer	1st Ride Publishing
NumberOfPages	262
PublicationDate	2015-10-12
Publisher	1st Ride Publishing
ReleaseDate	2015-10-12
Studio	1st Ride Publishing

Into the Heat: Fighting Fires in Baltimore City

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