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FDNY Books
Books By Lt. John Finucane, Ret.
The Usual
 | The Usual is the story of a young firefighter's journey to become the best firefighter he could be during one of the busiest times in our nation's firefighting history. Whether youre a new reader with no exposure to the "War Years" or a veteran firefighter with memories and tales of your own, you'll find something to connect with in these stories. You'll find what a few brave firefighters can do when pushed to the extreme. You'll find how these men brought courage and hope to a time and a place that was short on both. And you'll find that The Usual is anything but. Go to DMC Fire Books to order. |
When The Bronx Burned
 | In his novel, When the Bronx Burned, John Finucane, a retired lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department, tells the fascinating story of the burning of the Charlotte Street area of New York's South Bronx during the late 1960s and 70s; an era when arson-for-profit drove hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. It's an intriguing story that shows a New York that most people are completely unfamiliar with. The premise allows for a great deal of conflict and action, for the heroes aren't just fighting flames, they are fighting a brutal gang of arsonists, the slumlords that employ them, and the political machine that permits the scheme to take place.
Copies are readily available in the Bronx/Yonkers, NY at:
- Butchers Fancy 961 McLean Ave, Yonkers - 914.237.8260
- TRI-EDY'S DELI 4345 Katonah Ave, Bronx - 718.324.4649
- Hickys Deli, 30 Palmer Ave, Bronxville - 914.793.0020
- BN.com
- Amazon.com
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Other Books
The Last Alarm
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M.T. Publishing is selling a new book titled "The Last Alarm". This will
be the most complete list of every fire fighter to die in the line of duty in the history of the NYC
Fire Department. One of the co-authors, Mike Boucher, is a dispatcher and he has been working on this project over 10 years.
During his research he spent countless hours at the Mand library reading through old Department
orders, scanned old copies of documents at the City Archive, read musty old company journals, and
copied page after page of microfiche. He put everything he had into the making of this book.
Often he'd compile a days research at the office and I'd read some of the stories behind each of
the names. Some are downright bizarre. Some are not even recognized as official line of duty deaths by
the FDNY!
The publishers price for this authoritative book is $42.50 (+$6.50 S+H) with $2.00 of every sale
going to The FDNY Foundation. To place your credit card order call 888-263-4702 or visit
MT Publishing |
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