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Great Australian Volunteer Firies Stories

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Great Australian Volunteer Firies Stories
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Bill Marsh
SeriesGreat Australian Stories
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 153
Category/GenreOral history
Nostalgia - general
ISBN/Barcode 9780733340086
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher ABC Books
Imprint ABC Books
Publication Date 28 July 2021
Publication Country Australia

Description

'Us firefighters do more than fight fires. We also assist those who have just gone through what's probably the worst experience of their lives.' The devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires threw the importance of our volunteer firefighters into sharp focus. But these brave men and women don't just step up to protect life and property in fires; they are also there to help in road accidents, plane crashes, natural disasters like cyclones and floods - and, yes, they even rescue pets that have got themselves into strife. In this collection of first-hand stories, ranging from the 1880s to 2020, our courageous volunteer firies take us right up to the frontlines and reveal the stark realities of the dangers they face to keep our communities safe. This book serves as a tribute to the thousands of volunteer firies across Australia who roll up their sleeves and selflessly put their lives on the line to assist their fellow human beings.

Author Biography

Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer/performer of stories, songs and plays. Based in Adelaide, he is best known for his successful Great Australian series of books published with ABC Books: More Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories (2007), Great Australian Railway Stories (2005), Great Australian Droving Stories (2003), Great Australian Shearing Stories (2001), and Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories (1999).