Muck Grime & Sweat
After nearly four decades of dedicated service to the UK fire service, Darran Gough brings readers an authentic and unvarnished account of his early career in Muck Grime & Sweat.
Beginning with his recruitment to Oxfordshire Fire Service in 1986, this debut book chronicles the formative years of a firefighter's journey during a transformative period in British emergency services.
Now in his 40th and final year of service with the West Midlands Fire Service, Gough offers a unique perspective on the evolution of firefighting culture, training, and practices from the late 1980s to today.
His first-hand narrative captures the raw reality of life in the fire service during an era when attitudes, language, and procedures were markedly different from contemporary standards.
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What a thoroughly enjoyable book!
Darran has a fantastic way with words, which gives you a picture of the scene of events.
Barbara Scrimshaw
I haven't read a book for 10 years!
Until I read Muck Grime & Sweat. Before reading, I thought I'd be bored, but I was very wrong! Darran's enthusiasm from being so young, pulled me in & I couldn't put the book down.
Brenda Carter
Top work, Darran!
An absolutely fantastic book - I really enjoyed reading it! It certainly brought back so many memories of my time at Henley, so thanks!
Adam Summers
The start of 40 years in the emergency services
A fantastic 5* read
Muck Grime & Sweat is the first of a series of story memoirs, detailing Darran Gough's life in the heat of the emergency services.