{"product_id":"becoming-a-firefighter-9781982139803","title":"Becoming a Firefighter","description":"\u003cb\u003eA revealing guide to a career as a firefighter written by acclaimed author Jeff Wilser and based on the real-life experiences of the heroes of the St. Louis fire department--required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecoming a Firefighter\u003c\/i\u003e takes you behind the scenes to find out what it's really like, and what it really takes, to become a firefighter. Author Jeff Wilser imbeds with one of the oldest departments in the country, the St. Louis Fire Department, to show how this high-stakes profession becomes a reality. Discover what it's like to fight a three-alarm blaze; attend fire academy; prepare for routine calls; and rigorously train for worst-case scenarios. Gain professional wisdom from the beloved fire chief as well as a decorated 25-year veteran field commander. Firefighting is a calling, and those who choose this path are devoted to their work--here is how this life-saving job is actually performed by the best in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilser, Jeff:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jeff Wilser is the author of six books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Joe: The Life, Wit, and (Sometimes Accidental) Wisdom of Joe Biden.\u003c\/i\u003e His writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGlamour\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMen's Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other publications.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50434711716114,"sku":"9781982139803","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f6b1b9af-9dfe-4308-a473-d22a1af94189.jpg?v=1729607972","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/becoming-a-firefighter-9781982139803","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}