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Pressure Proof: A Guide to Performing Under Stress
Pressure A Guide to Performing Under Stress equips firefighters and EMS professionals with practical techniques to stay focused and make effective decisions under pressure. Drawing on decades of experience with Fire Department of New York (FDNY), Chief Thomas Dunne outlines clear strategies for managing fear, evaluating risk, building confidence, and maintaining command presence during high-stress incidents.
This book delivers straightforward tools you can apply on the fireground, in the station, and in everyday life to help you stay calm, communicate clearly, and act decisively in any challenging situation.
This book delivers straightforward tools you can apply on the fireground, in the station, and in everyday life to help you stay calm, communicate clearly, and act decisively in any challenging situation.
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2026
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May 31, 2026
Pressure Proof by former New York City Fire Chief Thomas Dunne was a really enjoyable and surprisingly useful read. I went in expecting some interesting behind-the-scenes stories, and it definitely delivers on that—but I also found myself taking away a lot of practical insight along the way.
What I appreciated most is how approachable it is. It doesn’t feel like a textbook at all, but you still come away with meaningful lessons. Chief Dunne shares stories from his time with the FDNY that are engaging on their own, while also highlighting ideas about decision-making under pressure, communication, leadership, and dealing with fear.
I’m not a firefighter, but I still found so much of it relatable. A lot of the lessons apply to everyday situations and how we handle stress more generally.
Overall, a great read that’s both interesting and genuinely helpful. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone, no matter what field you’re in.
What I appreciated most is how approachable it is. It doesn’t feel like a textbook at all, but you still come away with meaningful lessons. Chief Dunne shares stories from his time with the FDNY that are engaging on their own, while also highlighting ideas about decision-making under pressure, communication, leadership, and dealing with fear.
I’m not a firefighter, but I still found so much of it relatable. A lot of the lessons apply to everyday situations and how we handle stress more generally.
Overall, a great read that’s both interesting and genuinely helpful. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone, no matter what field you’re in.
May 6, 2026
Leadership 101
Found this book to be an open and honest look at how to lead and how to find the skills necessary to lead. I will refer to this book over and over.
Found this book to be an open and honest look at how to lead and how to find the skills necessary to lead. I will refer to this book over and over.
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