The First Firefighter - Saint Florian - Paperback

by Aaron Brachfeld (Editor), Jacob Bradley (Illustrator), Aaron Brachfeld (Author)

Commander Florian was an exemplary Roman soldier. As the Roman Empire began to urbanize, Florian recognized the need for permanent firefighting forces in the new cities. But the Empire also burned hot with conflict over faiths and cultures, and soon Florian found himself condemned to death by the nation he loyally served. This book introduces the reader to the first and best firefighter, the man who earned the respect of his countrymen in ancient Rome - and remains the ideal to which our modern firefighters yet aspire: Saint Florian.

Author Biography

Gary Two Horse Green is a husband, father, and veteran of the Marine Corps where he served as Radio Operator (Crypto), Truck Driver, Forward Observer, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) Team Leader. This prepared him to become the proud owner of both dogs and cats. He is the most interesting man in Virginia: besides working with the USDOT/FRA as a diesel mechanic, Gary has been an on-air personality at both WBEY and WVBK FM, was both DJ and manager of a saloon, and the captain of a racing sailboat. He has lived in 48 states, 8 countries - including Spain and Cuba. He speaks Pirate fluently. He presently farms in Fairfield, Virginia, programs his friends' computers for free, and contributes to the Loka Review.