Fire: Trapped on the 4th Floor

by Joe Corso

This true short story occurred in the mid 60's and was taken from notes written after the fire. I included a sub-story about my buddy Joe Black who worked that fire with me. While searching through boxes I hadn’t opened in decades I came across my notes about the day I drove my buddy to the hospital and I decided to honor his memory by including a few words about what happened that day to this short story.

13 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 26, 2013

About the author

Koren Veteran, FDNY Retired, I grew up in Queens,New York and my motivation to write came from my wish to help my grandchildren pay for their college education. So far I've completed 16 books and 9 short stories including my popular 'ENGINE 24 FIRE STORIES' trilogy and I've just finished the 5th installment in the 'TIME PORTAL' series as well as LAFITTE'S TREASURE which is presently being edited.

THE STARLIGHT CLUB 5: The Nazi has been published. I'm in the process of writing a sequel to my award winning western 'THE ADVENTURES OF THE LONE JACK KID', titled 'THE RETURN OF THE LONE JACK KID'.

Reviews

[Connie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed hearing about this firefighter's experience because not everyone can do the job that these men and women do and how they have to prepare and be willing to sacrifice themselves in order to save others and possibly their possessions. On the other hand, from someone who doesn't know firefighter lingo it was hard for me to understand sometimes what he was talking about because I don't know their policies and procedures. I understand that this is from notes that the author wrote down at the time, and I liked the personal aspect, but if this is supposed to be something for the masses, maybe a glossary or short explanation could be given for some of the things the author is describing. It's a 2.5 star read.

[Susan Keefe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

Everyone watches the stories on the news and admires the fire fighters who bravely enter flaming buildings and rescue people.

Joe Corso used to be such a person, now retired; he has decided to write some short stories about his experiences.

Fire: Trapped on the 4th floor is a harrowing account of the events of one night from the fire fighters perspective, where teamwork, loyalty and absolute trust are essential.

Gripping, fraught with danger and surprise, this short story is a fantastic read, a real insight into a world few of us are brave enough to enter and where friendships are made for life

[Cindy B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Agreed with other comments fully. Short story that could've been more enjoyable only if it had be longer. Worth reading.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks for sharing and for the job you do/did.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great but heartbreaking story!