Firefighters of Belfast
The Fire Service During the Troubles 1969-1994
by Brian Allaway
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Pub Date Nov 23 2018 | Archive Date Jun 18 2019
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Description
The years 1969 to 1994 were particularly difficult for Northern Ireland, and what would become known as ‘the Troubles’ would test the firefighters of Belfast to their limits. This book provides a record of that time from a firefighter’s perspective, combining thorough research and contemporary records with first hand accounts from people who were involved, bringing these significant events to life through the words of the people who lived through them.
Full of character and characters, this personal account places on record the dedicated service, and invaluable contribution made by firefighters to the people of Belfast, when the city needed them most. Firefighters of Belfast is ultimately an uplifting portrait of human courage and resilience during the most difficult of times.
Advance Praise
Compelling read. SUNDAY POST
Timely and authoratative, a powerful and moving book. ANDREW LYNCH, editor of FIRE MAGAZINE and chair of THE FIREFIGHTERS CHARITY
Compelling read. SUNDAY POST
Timely and authoratative, a powerful and moving book. ANDREW LYNCH, editor of FIRE MAGAZINE and chair of THE FIREFIGHTERS CHARITY
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781912147452 |
| PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Kat M, Bookseller
Free of commentary, this book is a compilation of verbal accounts from firefighters who served during the height of the Troubles in Belfast. The testaments are told in an understated fashion, free from the politics of the time, with a laser like focus on the human devastation caused during that period.
The testaments of the firefighters in their quiet, matter of fact style was extremely affecting and I did find myself taking breaks from the book just to absorb the destruction afflicted on the people and communities of Belfast during that time.
What perhaps is the most painful aspect of this book is that at the time of writing due to Brexit shenanigans, The Good Friday Agreement seems to be in jeopardy. What should be a glimpse into horrifying past could easily be a long hard gaze into a future of sorts.
Recommended.
With thanks to Netgalley and Luath Publishing for the ARC.
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