— THE STORY IGNITES 2027 —
When Embers Fade is a gripping memoir of wildland firefighting told across three relentless seasons and nine unique fires stretching from British Columbia to Ontario. Each chapter places the reader on a new operation, from campaign fires in the boreal forest to high-risk burnouts in the Rockies, with vivid detail and tactical clarity that bring Canada’s wildfire battles to life.
Written by a veteran with more than twenty years of experience, the book offers a rare inside look at the culture of wildland firefighting, the hardship of long deployments, the humour and loyalty of fire camp life, and the cost of doing one of the hardest jobs in the country.
More than a memoir, When Embers Fade is a call for change. As fires intensify and seasons grow longer, it argues that wildland firefighters must be recognized and supported as essential professionals, not treated as disposable seasonal labour.
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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"Thoroughly interesting and authentic first person account of life on the wildfire frontlines."
— AO, Alberta Wildfire professional
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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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"A gripping, firsthand account of wildfire fighting that keeps you engaged from start to finish."
— Elias Niederkorn, Wildland Firefighter
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