Fighting Fires and Eating Smoke: A London Fireman's Story of Infernos and Rescues

What is it like to be right there on the front line of fire fighting and rescue? Called out at a moment?s notice, day or night, into the heat of the blazing inferno? The searing flames? The choking smoke? The heartbreaking losses and the miraculous rescues? One man who knows exactly what this means is Allan Grice. A graduate of the old school of hard knocks firefighting, Grice cut his teeth at the sharp end, learning his trade on London's East End mean streets in the 1970s and 1980s, when ?fighting fires and eating smoke? was part and parcel of the firefighter?s lot. Looking back on 30 years of service, Grice transports you to the heat of the action and the heart of the drama. Incident after incident is recalled with remarkable clarity. Daring rescues, towering conflagrations, tragic disasters; each episode revealing the extraordinary fortitude, commitment and selfless dedication of the Brigade's finest. Contextualised with a fascinating account of London's fire service across the generations and punctuated with some of the most notorious incidents in its tumultuous history ? from the Blitz to Moorgate, from King?s Cross to 7/7 ? Fighting Fires and Eating Smoke finally puts these silent heroes centre stage for all to witness.