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When Embers Fade is a masterclass in wildland firefighting, told across three relentless seasons and ten unique fires that stretch from British Columbia to Ontario. Each chapter drops the reader into a different operation, from massive campaign fires in the boreal to high-risk burnouts in the Rockies. With vivid detail and tactical clarity, the book captures what it takes to hold the line when the flames close in, offering a front-row seat to some of Canada’s most intense wildfire battles.
Written by a veteran with over twenty years of experience, this memoir offers a rare, inside look at the culture of wildland firefighting. From the brutal grind of extended deployments to the camaraderie and chaos of remote fire camps, When Embers Fade tells the story of a workforce built on grit, trust, and dark humour. These are the stories you won’t hear at press conferences, shown through the eyes of someone who lived them season after season.
At its core, When Embers Fade is also a call for change. As fires grow larger and seasons stretch longer, the people tasked with fighting them are being pushed to the edge. Through these stories, the author makes a powerful case for supporting wildland firefighters not as disposable seasonal workers, but as essential professionals. It’s a message forged in ash and sweat, delivered with urgency and heart.
THE WILDFIRE TWENTY
In the spring of 2011, a devastating wildfire nearly destroyed the town of Slave Lake. From the ashes of this disaster emerged a new kind of firefighting crew—elite 20-person teams specifically trained to battle wildfires threatening entire communities. These crews became known simply as “Units.”
The Wildfire Twenty is veteran firefighter Harold Larson’s gripping memoir, chronicling his experience leading the first Peace River Unit as they confront natural disasters on an epic scale.
From battling massive blazes throughout the province, chasing lightning fires by helicopter, to assisting in the catastrophic southern Alberta floods of 2013, Larson’s crew would face relentless physical and mental challenges. Through perseverance, courage, and friendship, they would not only redefine wildland firefighting in Northern Alberta but forge a lifelong bond as The Wildfire Twenty.
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2017 NGIBA Finalist: Memoirs (Overcoming Adversity/Tragedy)
FIRE IN THE EUCALYPTS
On February 7, 2009, devastating wildfires swept across the Australian countryside throughout the State of Victoria. Eight consecutive years of drought and record-breaking temperatures fueled fires that spread at unprecedented rates, destroying entire communities and claiming 173 lives. This tragedy would forever be remembered as “Black Saturday.”
Fire in the Eucalypts is the powerful memoir of a Canadian firefighter embedded with Australian wildland crews during that unforgettable fire season. From training camp to the frontline, his journey would lead him directly into the heart of Australia's worst natural disaster in history.
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