Street Stories


Stand alongside these firefighters as they fight fires, avoid building collapse and learn new techniques - at times facing the most unexpected of events. Most importantly, listen to these firefighters as they tell you their stories of the important lessons they learned in their career. It may very well serve to save your life!

Featured in the third edition of our Firefighter's Handbook, these stories provide an inside look at the firefighting community. These firefighters share their stories with us in the hope that you will learn from them and apply the lessons to your own career as a firefighter. Enjoy the stories, and above all - be safe.

Forcible Entry Street Story.pdf

HazMat Response Street Story.pdf

Large Incident Response Street Story.pdf

Building Construction Street Story.pdf

If you are interested in more stories from the fire service, we encourage you to check out our Firefighter's from the Heart by 27-year service member, Battalion Chief Steve Chikerotis. Over 45 exciting true stories from some of the most respected firefighters in the nation are collected in this one book, inviting readers to learn from the experiences and develop an appreciation for the life of a firefighter.