Lifting the Fire Hydrant Lid follows a young idealistic raw recruit as they negotiate training school and life on a watch. With incidents and routine tasks woven into the story, it charts a journey into the heart of the British Fire and Rescue Service. The book utilises the rare perspective of a female firefighter, describing the pressure of life and death scenarios, the emotional turmoil and the unpredictable nature of the job alongside the intricate difficulties experienced by minority … [Read more...] about Lifting the Fire Hydrant Lid by Kate Fullen