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Called to Serve tells sixteen stories of America’s unsung heroes. These brave police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical professionals risk their lives every day, not knowing if it will be their last. Readers will get an inside look into their lives on and off the job, often revealing the challenges and triumphs of keeping us healthy and safe.

The book takes the reader on a very personal journey of what it is like to handle life-and-death situations and the toll it takes on first responders. From policing drug-infested neighborhoods, pulling firefighters’ bodies from the ruble at Ground Zero and letting families cry on your shoulder after their loved one was murdered—to being an Elvis impersonator to raise money for fallen firefighters—these remarkable individuals are America’s finest. Called to Serve will give every American a deep appreciation of what first responders’ lives are really like, and their unwavering dedication to serve and protect every American.

"While most flee the sound of danger, there are those who run to the roar. They are the best among us. With undeniable qualities not often seen since the time of our great-grandparents, first responders exist as living remnants of the Greatest Generation. Unasked are questions like how or why or when or where … a simple YES is their only response when Called to Serve."
Andy Andrews
New York Times Bestselling Author
"Fifteen stories from across the country recounting the bravery, self-sacrifice, and public service performed the unsung heroes among us—our first responders. These are people running toward danger when there is trouble. These are the people who seek no glory, who 'are just doing my job,' and who you hope you never meet but know you will when they are needed. These are real stories of real Americans just doing their job and I am so proud that we get to share their stories."
David S. Ferriero
Archivist of the United States