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Drinking From A Fire Hose: 5 Essential Tools To Not Get Soaked Kindle Edition

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Learning the hard way is never easy.

Imagine, your gut is telling you to stand still and don’t move. Your heart is pounding so loud you can’t hear the Fire Captain screaming at you. Sweat is dripping down your back and your legs are shaking from the heavy bunker gear you are wearing. Your mind is telling to give up, just stop and go home. It’s not worth it.

But what if it is worth it? What if people are depending on you? What do you do?

You answer the call! You don’t give in! You don’t go home! And, you Never, Ever Give up.

Let me tell you, it isn’t easy! Starting a fire fighter career as an almost 40-year old mother of two little girls against young aspiring 20-year olds taught me a few things. Like, answering a neighbors 911 emergency and making their worst day or night better outweighs all the pain and heartache. Or, the sheer idea of walking into a friend’s home after a frantic 911 call knowing their loved one has passed away is tough, but you can do it. Out of all the lessons, I’d say the best part is definitely knowing the community volunteer fire department, you helped start is comforting families, friends, and neighbors during the most heart wrenching calls.

Spending countless hours, days, and weekends learning, studying, and practicing to earn the bugles on my shirt corner and serving my community that needed a fire department was worth more than I ever imagined; I wouldn’t change a thing! Against all odds, I could do it! I can do it! And, so can you!

Keep trying, Fail Forward, Be Passionate, Make a Difference. Listen to that gut feeling and Never, Ever Give Up.

Author Brita Horn is a Fire Chief in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Many know her as a willing servant, a High Energy Fireball, and a Trail Blazer for women.

Brita lives on the family cattle ranch with her husband Gary, where they raised their two daughters, Abigail and Izabel. Currently, Hero the Basset Hound and twin brother barn cats Batman and Robin stick closest to the homestead. Before penning this book, Brita championed various careers: elected county treasurer, county planning commission, safety officer, cost controller/analyst and even a bartender for the White House. But her all-time favorite to-do is making homemade pies for family and friends.




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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 29, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Jbk
5.0 out of 5 stars A very encouraging book for everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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Though this is an excellent book for anyone considering a fire fighting or EMS career, I believe this is also an awesome encouraging book for anyone longing to pursue their dreams. No matter what job or career path we may choose, we can all relate to required sacrifices in demanding training, obstacles to be overcome, ladders to climb, “fires” of adversity that must be put out, and co-workers or superiors who want to see us defeated and eliminated. Brita's transparency also cheers us on to overcome our own self defeating internal battles and fears to Never Ever Quit or give up! You probably really need to read this book or give it to someone who does!
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John M. Buckman III
5.0 out of 5 stars This author has enthusiasm that seems to be endless.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
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This book tells the story of a woman breaking into a volunteer fire department that is not used to having women members. Brita talks about various responses and how these responses changed her for the better. Very interesting read. I have also served as a volunteer firefighter for 52 years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great enlightening read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
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Loved the personal touches throughout. Insightful, uplifting, encouraging and humorous. I would definitely recommend!!
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Bill Cecil
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an 'essential' book 'not to get soaked' in life.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
I am not a firefighter, though I must admit, as a kid I often dreamed how cool it would be to be one. I thought it would be so much fun to get to ride in a firetruck every day and help put out fires. So, I was very interested in reading Brita Horn’s book: Drinking from a Fire Hose.

I decided to start reading it during a StairMaster workout one day to give me something fun to read while working out. Usually, when I read books on the StairMaster, I stop reading once my workout is done and pick up where I left off the next time I use the machine. However, with this book, that was not the case. Brita Horn’s retelling of her first rescue call in a very rural area in Colorado, to help a severely injured girl involved in a rollover car crash, was so gripping I couldn’t stop reading.

I realized in that one story how much hard work, dedication, training, courage, and compassion all fire fighters (and all emergency first responders) must have to endure and master to do their “cool” job each day. Just from that first story, my respect for these brave, amazing people soared to a new level and continued to grow more throughout the book. I thought, like many, my career choice (as a teacher) was very hard and challenging at times. I now realize that nothing I ever experienced, even on my toughest days, came even remotely close to what Brita experienced while working to give aid and comfort to that injured driver while waiting for more help to arrive.

This book is very well-written and is a MUST READ for anyone interested in becoming a firefighter or rescue worker. I also believe the “5 Essential Tools to Not Get Soaked” provide great life lessons for anyone in any field of work – as well as others that are trying to break down long held barriers that need to be broken like Brita has been courageously doing throughout her life and career. Finally, I believe many will enjoy this book, like I did, if they ever thought it would be cool to be a firefighter as well and want to know more about the real work they do.

I believe this wonderful, inspiring book is well worth a read!
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Laurie Kontney
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly and Inspirational read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2023
I just finished reading your book, THANK YOU for your inspiration. In many respects I felt I was reading my story from the perspective of unexpected life changes and how to move forward. I truly appreciate your words that reinforced my need to realize my self worth and to focus on what the Lord has planned for me next, I just need to open my heart to the possibilities and needs designed for me. Now it is my turn to use my tools to maximize the opportunity!
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Cindy Hermann
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs this story, especially women. Never give up! Never quit!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
One woman's fantastic adventures into worlds that many just dream about. Brita invites you into her daily life, in a very personal journey of growth, courage, and victory. An excellent read for a healthy burst of inspiration!. "Never give up!"
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