A gripping memoir of a wildland firefighter's dangerous life, blending action and deep insight.
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A gripping memoir of a wildland firefighter's dangerous life, blending action and deep insight.
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In this rugged account of a rugged profession, Matthew Desmond explores the heart and soul of the wildland firefighter. Having joined a firecrew in Northern Arizona as a young man, Desmond relates his experiences with intimate knowledge and native ease, adroitly balancing emotion with analysis and action with insight. On the Fireline shows that these firefighters aren’t the adrenaline junkies or romantic heroes as they’re so often portrayed. An immersion into a dangerous world, On the Fireline i...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate depictions of danger and injury in firefighting contexts.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language among firefighters.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content depicted.
Political content
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Minor social commentary on labor and risk in firefighting.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Other
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