The last of the firefighters
The Last of the Firefighters is a new book available soon from Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle formats. The Last of the Firefighters is a gripping near-future tale that follows Johnny Stasso, a firefighter with the Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, through four decades of unprecedented change. As Johnny experiences the personal satisfaction and enduring traumas of an active first responder, he witnesses and struggles with the gradual and disheartening transformation of his beloved profession.
From the introduction of advanced robotics, like PyroBots and AI-driven fire trucks, to the phasing out of traditional firefighting methods, Johnny grapples with the changing nature of heroism and his own identity.
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving world, this novel explores the intersection of tradition and innovation, the bonds of camaraderie, and the resilience of the human spirit. As Johnny navigates personal challenges, including his complex relationship with his wife Nina, and professional upheavals, readers are taken on a thought-provoking journey that questions the role of technology in our lives and the irreplaceable value of human compassion.
The Last of the Firefighters is an essential read for those eager to explore the future of emergency services, the influence of AI on traditional professions, and those seeking a deeply human story of our differing responses to change.
Characters
An exciting job, a brilliant and beautiful wife, a young family - what could go wrong? When Johnny and Sven complete the Boulder Fire Rescue training academy their futures seems bright. Nina adds fun and excitement, and they both love her in their own way. But then Tooie, a superhuman humanoid firefighting robot is assigned to their station.
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Johnny Stasso
Johnny is a firefighter's firefighter, cut from the centuries-old mold of heroic men willing to risk their lives to rescue those in danger and extinguish the flames. But at the height of his career, Johnny confronts a new world where humanoid robot firefighters become Johnny and his friend Sven's constant companions. And how does Johnny's wife, Nina, fit into this dynamic?
Nina Stasso
Nina Stasso is a super-smart but also fun and exciting black girl from Fort Collins, Colorado. When Nina meets Johnny sparks fly and they begin a wonderful long-term relationship. But, next to Motherhood, there is nothing more important to Nina than to invent new AI beings that reduce risk in the workplace. Her father's workplace accident drives her to the relentless pursuit of her goal.
Tooie
A "PyroBot" manufactured by US Robots and Mechanical Men, Inc., this humanoid robot was first designed to help the Navy fight shipboard fires. Tooie, as his fellow firefighters call him, joined Boulder Fire Rescue to assist human firefighters with their duties.
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Sven Johannson
Sven was originally from a farm in Minnesota, but moved with his parents to Fort Collins, Colorado. Learning that college wasn't for him, he went to the Boulder Fire Rescue training academy and became a Boulder Firefighter. Starting out as Nina's boyfriend, he soon became Johnny's life-long friend and firefighting partner.