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Oklahoma Rescue
"We felt the spirit of America in there--in that building with us.
It's one of the things that kept us going."
--Jon Hansen
Assistant Fire Chief, Oklahoma City
The devastating explosion that tore through the Federal Building in Oklahoma City on the morning of April 19, 1995, brought thousands of people rushing to help, hold, and heal. At the forefront of the gallant rescue effort was Assistant Fire Chief Jon Hansen, a career firefighter with twenty-two years' service.
Now Hansen tells us the intimate story from the front lines, paying tribute to the men and women who became heroes in the days following the most violent act of terrorism in America's history. In this ultimate behind-the-headlines account, Hansen describes his first-hand experiences, from organizing the massive rescue effort on day one, through the valiant work performed in the harrowing area known as "the pit," to the heroic acts of courage he witnessed in the face of unfathomable loss. Candid, compelling, and inspirational, OKLAHOMA RESCUE is a true testament to bravery.
"Chief Hansen has become the face of Oklahoma City, emerging as a symbol of this city's competence and compassion in the aftermath of the nation's worst terrorist attack."
--The Dallas Morning News
With 8 pages of photos
It's one of the things that kept us going."
--Jon Hansen
Assistant Fire Chief, Oklahoma City
The devastating explosion that tore through the Federal Building in Oklahoma City on the morning of April 19, 1995, brought thousands of people rushing to help, hold, and heal. At the forefront of the gallant rescue effort was Assistant Fire Chief Jon Hansen, a career firefighter with twenty-two years' service.
Now Hansen tells us the intimate story from the front lines, paying tribute to the men and women who became heroes in the days following the most violent act of terrorism in America's history. In this ultimate behind-the-headlines account, Hansen describes his first-hand experiences, from organizing the massive rescue effort on day one, through the valiant work performed in the harrowing area known as "the pit," to the heroic acts of courage he witnessed in the face of unfathomable loss. Candid, compelling, and inspirational, OKLAHOMA RESCUE is a true testament to bravery.
"Chief Hansen has become the face of Oklahoma City, emerging as a symbol of this city's competence and compassion in the aftermath of the nation's worst terrorist attack."
--The Dallas Morning News
With 8 pages of photos
- GenresHistory
222 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
7 people want to read
About the author
Jon Hansen
1 book Jon was a well-respected fire service leader, not only within Oklahoma City, but throughout the state and the nation. He served the Oklahoma City Fire Department for 26 years, retiring in 1999 at the rank of Assistant Chief. As the department's public information officer, Jon was a tireless proponent of fire safety education. After retiring from the Oklahoma City Fire Department, he continued his dedication to public safety, and at the time of his passing was Executive Director of the Council On Firefighter Training.
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August 15, 2019
Was a Good read for the first few chapters and then the same information is repeated over and over again. Could’ve been written better by a high school AP English student.
January 14, 2017
Content definitely is a 5-star!
June 2, 2013
Used this book to prepare a presentations for my homeland security classes. The response of these men and women were amazing.
November 14, 2013
Enjoyable read. It would be better if it wasn't written so soon after the event, because Hansen wasn't ready to talk about a lot of the details.
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