Firehouse Quotes

“She was young and scared, and hadn't realized there was time to spare.”
― David Halberstam, Firehouse

“When he studied, it was not so much for a promotion as to EXCEL at his job.”
― David Halberstam, Firehouse

“-- because love is a critical ingredient in the fireman's code, which demands that you are willing to risk your life for your fire-house brothers.”
― David Halberstam, Firehouse

“He saw the pleasure you took from your job every day of his life, and THAT was what he wanted.”
― David Halberstam, Firehouse

“It was the responsibility of a senior fireman to teach as well as to do.”
― David Halberstam, Firehouse

“Officers came and went and were never a part of daily life.”
― David Halberstam, Firehouse

“The men were always wary of an officer who took form more seriously than function.”
― David Halberstam, Firehouse