The Last Noble Profession

Not your grandmother's firefighter's memoir. Mikey Chlanda, a 29 year veteran of the fire department, takes you through the fire lieutenant's world. From a kid dying in his arms, to the happy stories, the brotherhood, heartbreaking runs, practical jokes, and most importantly, to the irreverence of firefighters. It's all here. Mikey Chlanda spent 29 years on the fire department, retiring as a lieutenant. He also was a medic in a Manhattan ER for 3 years. When not writing, he is busy cooking his way through Anthony Bourdain's cookbook.