Paul Hashagen has been fighting fires since 1976. In 2003 he retired from the FDNY after twenty-five years of service, with twenty of those years in Rescue Company 1 in Manhattan. He is a former chief of the Freeport Fire Department and is still an active member of Truck Company 1. Paul is the author of 8 books, he's written numerous feature articles, and lectures nationally on the history of the fire service. His column "Rekindles" appeared in Firehouse Magazine from 1995 until 20015. In October 2017, Paul was inducted into the "Firehouse Magazine Hall of Fame" in recognition of his work as a fire historian and writer. Buy his books at: https://www.paulhashagen.com Visit his Facebook Paul Hashagen author page. His latest book: "Young Heroes" is five stories based on real people and real fires, from the days of horse-drawn fire apparatus. Five young people proved their bravery during dangerous building fires back in the days of iron firemen and wooden ladders. This 188-page work of historical fiction is packed with accurate fire operations, dramatic photographs and exciting rescues. It is available in both soft cover and e-book formats. "Stories of Fire" (non-fiction paperback)Is the saga of brave and inventive firefighters from the earliest formations of the fire service, to those making yesterday’s headlines. It is filled with heroic rescues, difficult challenges, and determined battles. One Hundred Years of Valor, Rescue Company 1 New York City Fire Department 1915-2015. Published in 2015 won the New York Book Festival. With 232 pages the book is in-depth look at the inner working of the famed rescue company. This photo filled book was released in time for Rescue 1's Centennial Year. It covers major fires, spectacular rescues, various apparatus and interesting highlights of the unique company's history. His other books: A Distant Fire,(non-fiction now in paperback) The Twelfth Hour and Fire of God are all available at www.saltydogapparel.com His first book Fire Rescue won the Media Award from the Uniformed Firefighters Association of the FDNY. He is currently working on his third novel in a series that follows FDNY Fire Marshal Wes Causey through smoke filled streets of New York City from World War One and into the "Roaring Twenties".
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