Five Floors Up

Five Floors Up offers a captivating social history of the New York City Fire Department through the lens of the Feehan family, who have proudly served for four generations. This compelling narrative spans from the era of horse-drawn firetrucks to the profound impacts of 9/11, highlighting the remarkable career of William M. Feehan, the only individual to hold every rank in the FDNY. Blending humor and harrowing accounts, the audiobook paints an intimate portrait of the selflessness and bravery of firefighters and their families, while documenting a rapidly changing era in a world few truly understand.