Summary of Joseph Pfeifer's Ordinary Heroes

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 A firehouse is highly hierarchical. The captain is the head of the house, and three lieutenants assist him. The officer in charge of the unit, whether a captain or lieutenant, must account for everyone who is on the fire truck. #2 Tony was a white cloud, meaning he brought no fires to the firehouse.
The guys teased him about it, until one night when they dumped a bucket of water on his head. #3 I was a white cloud, bringing no fires to the firehouse. The guys teased me about it until one night when they dumped a bucket of water on my head. #4 In every firehouse in every borough of New York, firefighters eat a hearty dinner together after a fire or other emergency response. The brothers were frustrated and discouraged on a professional level, but they were getting accepted.