About the Book

A gripping coming-of-age memoir about a shy young woman who joined a wildland fire crew and developed determination, grit, and a deep camaraderie with fellow firefighters as they battled some of the nation’s toughest wildfires. From the mountains in Oregon to remote landscapes of western wildlands, Kate faced extreme physical and mental challenges that firefighters must overcome.

She worked alongside veteran firefighters in a dangerous and dynamic environment, as they undertook the thrilling and dangerous job of fighting wildfires to protect one of our nation’s greatest natural resources— our public lands and those who live near them.