Books About Fire
Books About Fire
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In the United States, October is a significant month dedicated to a crucial aspect of community safety: Fire Prevention Month. This initiative, which has been observed since 1922, plays a vital role in raising awareness about fire safety, emphasizing the importance of prevention, preparedness, and understanding within families and communities. The goal is not only to educate individuals about the potential risks of fire but also to empower them with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect themselves and their loved ones.
This is an especially important initiative to me after losing my home to a fire in the fall of 2019. My husband and I had just purchased our first home, a condo in Chicago. We’d had it professionally painted the week prior and we’d just moved in two days ago. My parents made their way back to St. Louis that morning after working hard to get us (mostly) unpacked. My husband and I just left to do our first grocery run. Less than an hour later, we got a phone call from the fire department saying they’d rescued our dog, but that our home was on fire. Turns out, the woman living in the unit below ours started the self-cleaning cycle on her oven (which is highly advised against by anyone who is in the know) and then left the building (which, not leaving an operating oven un-attended should be a no-brainer.) But I digress…
One of the most effective ways to spread awareness and knowledge about fire safety is through education, and what better medium to achieve this than books? Reading provides a deep understanding of various aspects related to firefighting and fire, including its causes, prevention techniques, and the heroic efforts of firefighters who risk their lives to safeguard others. But also, reading fiction is fun and entertaining! Therefore, today, in the spirit of Fire Prevention Month, I’m sharing a curated list of books that will not only entertain, but also inform and, hopefully, inspire readers to prioritize fire safety.
Books About Fire
Click here to read my full review of Little Fires Everywhere and click here to read my full interview with Olivia Campbell.
Read my full review of Things You Save in a Fire and my interview with Katherine Center.
Find my Bookish Buys feature of another Shelley Noble novel, Picture Perfect Autumn, here.
Read my full interview with Jayne Ann Krentz.
Read my full interview with Lee Goldberg.
Read my full interview with Jacquelyn Mitchard.
What We Learned From Our Housefire
Best Books about Firefighting
Looking for nonfiction titles about firefighting? Let me introduce you to John Salka, an FDNY battalion chief with over 40 years experience as a firefighter or in fire service leadership and the author of a number of books about firefighting, including:
You might also be interested in Dennis Smith, who served as a New York City firefighter for 18 years and wrote several books on his experience, including…