GOD on the FIRELINE: A Firefighter's Journal

By Rick Barton

"Why do you guys like to fight fires so much? Why do you jump at the chance to work 16-hour days, breathe tons of smoke, sleep on the ground, and eat out of a box?" The life of a wildland firefighter is an unusual one. Like all first responders, we run toward what others run away from. We find strange enjoyment from "death marches" up steep hillsides carrying heavy packs and working long hours; only to throw out a sleeping bag, catch a few hours rest and start all over again.For some of us there's an added dimension. A dimension where we see the hand of God in our job. This collection of stories, written over a period of many years, share how that dimension has impacted my life. Originally they were written for The Encourager, a magazine published by the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters.Author Rick Barton:For over 50 years, Rick Barton has been involved in wildland firefighting, working for the US Forest Service, National Park Service, Colorado State Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. He has served on hand-crews as Crew Boss, Engine Foreman, Strike Team Leader, Line Safety Officer and Public Information Officer.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1721672869
• ISBN13: 9781721672868
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"