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Shropshire, Biography, Biography: general, Autobiography: general, True stories of heroism, endurance & survival, Prose: non-fiction, Rural communities, Fire services
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Seven Dials
- Paperback Dec 29, 2021 | 9781841884981 | RRP $26.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Mar 22, 2012 | 9781409142010 | RRP $33.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Mar 15, 2012 | 9781409134381 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
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Orion
- Paperback Dec 29, 2021 | 9781841884981 | RRP $26.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Mar 22, 2012 | 9781409142010 | RRP $33.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Mar 15, 2012 | 9781409134381 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
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Orion
- Paperback Dec 29, 2021 | 9781841884981 | RRP $26.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Mar 22, 2012 | 9781409142010 | RRP $33.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Mar 15, 2012 | 9781409134381 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
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A unique and gloriously nostalgic account of one eventful year in the fire service for readers who loved books such as CALL THE MIDWIFE and TRUST ME, I'M A VET and the brand new ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL.
Nothing about the county fire service was quite what Malcolm expected when he joined the watch in Shrewsbury. As the newest member of the service he was first in line when swans terrorised the high street - and when a flock of owls got stuck on the roof of his local pub. Eighteen years old and more than ready to rush into burning buildings to save fair damsels in distress, young Malcolm soon realised he was more likely to be jumping into slurry pits and rivers to rescue any number of unfortunate animals.
But for all the embarrassing situations Malcolm found himself in there were heart-stopping dramas too - and tragic farm and house fires. As he learns on the job and begins to win the respect of the old-timers, Malcolm starts to feel that maybe, one day, he just might make it as a fireman. But first he has to catch the eye of the smiley secretary in the office opposite the station ...
Funny, moving and gloriously nostalgic, All Fired Up paints a unique portrait of rural Britain - and shows just how surprising a fireman's life can be.
More books by Malcolm Castle
Praise for All Fired Up: Tales of a Country Fireman
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Humorous and surprising in equal measure. Hilarious - DAILY EXPRESS
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A hugely interesting read, one of those books that you finish and want more. It captures the camaraderie of the crews, their banter and humour and recall some of the more memorable call-outs, some tragic but others the stuff of lasting anecdotes - SHROPSHIRE STAR
Malcolm Castle
Malcolm Castle joined the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service as a very young 18 year old in 1980. He recently retired after 31 years on Red Watch at Shrewsbury Fire Station. He is the author of ALL FIRED UP and GREAT BALES OF FIRE.
Visit Malcolm Castle's website at www.malcolm-castle.co.uk and follow him on Twitter athttps://twitter.com/MalcolmCastle
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