Up in Smoke

Pickett, Leigh

£18.99

Leigh Hosy-Pickett has seen it all. He’s battled blazing fires and pulled people from the wreckage of terrible accidents but the closest he ever came to death was the time an Essex hen do mistook him for the stripper. Now he’s here to tell us the funniest, saddest most exciting stories from a life amongst the smoke. From fires started by sex toys, to what to do when you find yourself in the middle of an enormous fire at a cannabis farm and, yes, there will be cats up trees. Above everything else, Leigh wants us to understand what it’s like when every day when you leave for work you know you might not be coming home. As a third-generation firefighter he’s proud to do his duty, but he’s experienced the mental and emotional toll that the job can take and he wants us to celebrate our fire service as we do other public services. Because when you need them you’ll be really glad when that flashing blue light appears.

Available on backorder

Publish Date: 18/08/2022

Description

‘A hilarious insight into the everyday heroics of firefighter who put their lives on the line for us all’
Russell Brand

‘A fascinating, funny, moving and occasionally horrifying glimpse into the work of our fire service’
Richard Herring

WARNING: MAY CONTAIN CATS UP TREES

Leigh Hosy-Pickett has seen it all in his twenty-five years as a firefighter. He’s battled infernos and pulled people from the wreckage of twisted metal but the closest he ever came to death was at the hands of a confused hen do. Now he’s here to tell us the funniest, most eye-opening and moving stories from a life lived amongst the smoke.

From blazes involving sex toys, to navigating cannabis farm security measures, this brilliantly warm and entertaining book by a third-generation firefighter is a celebration of the everyday heroism of our Fire Service. But it is also a clear-eyed and honest record of the many sacrifices made in the line of duty and the consequences of that heroism.

‘A likeable and illuminating account… one that will leave readers admiring of firefighters’ skill and grit’ TLS

‘A real insight into the day to day commitment of our firefighters to our safety and what that entails for our brave men and women’ Nick Knowles

Additional information

Weight 380 g
Dimensions 218 × 138 × 30 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

256

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

363.37092 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K