Robert John Marchisello

Robert Marchisello spent over thirty-seven years with the Philadelphia Fire Department, rising to the rank of Deputy Chief. During the entire time, from training until retirement, he kept a journal of the events he witnessed. In his book he shares his thoughts, feelings and emotions about everything - from the horrible sights he saw, to the friendly banter that goes on behind the red doors. His book is revealing - citing little known facts about what it's like to be a professional firefighter in a city the size of Philadelphia. Everything; from fighting major blazes to being caught in the middle of a wild gunfight, from emergency medical calls to decomposing bodies, from hazardous materials incidents to a collapsed pier in the Delaware River, from firehouse pranks to losing brother firefighters in the line of duty - it's all in this book. Check out the "We the People" video about the author and his book on Amazon's Robert John Marchisello page (see link above).

Check out the following Youtube Links about "A Firefighter's Journal:"

Gettin' Salty Experience - Episode 99: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpi7ug_m4gI

Firemen's Hall - 1975 Gulf Refinery Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGZ8HJNaHrU