An award winning documentary following 24 men and women through a grueling five month fire academy. It’s firefighting like you’ve never seen before -- Its the real thing -- up close and personal... very personal!
A Firefighters Journey is an iOS app presentation of the highly acclaimed film "Rickys Rib Shack, a Firefighters Journey".
Shot at Denvers Fire Academy, this movie takes you into the fire, closer to the action than any movie has done before. Our film crew was given unprecedented access inside the fire building including all training events during the academy. With 140 hours of raw footage shot during a six month period, this film is the definitive journey of the recruit firefighter. It takes you on a heart pounding adrenaline rush right into the heat of the fire.
"We were so close to the action, I was hit by swinging axes and falling debris, slammed into walls by exhausted, unaware firefighters. One camera was damaged and a wireless microphone melted."
-- Rob Bieber, director/camera operator.
This film is a must see for anyone considering a career in the fire service, and for friends and family of firefighters struggling to understand the true nature of the firefighters job.
You can view the following clips on Youtube:
"The Worm Tube"
The most claustrophobic three minutes of your life!
"Rickys Rib Shack"
Official movie trailer.
or you can go to our movie site at: www.firewerxfilms.com
"This is a rare, intimate, and exciting glimpse into the exhausting and demanding training that is behind Americas courageous firefighters!" -- Donna Dewey, Academy Award winning filmmaker.
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AMAZON REVIEWS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great head-check...
I figured out only nine months ago that I wanted to be a Firefighter/Paramedic. I just watched this movie in my first Fire Science class, and it was quite the experience. At the end, my instructor said "Its even hard just watching it, isnt it?" and he was SO correct. I came out of seeing what must be done to get that cherished badge with a BIG mix of emotions. But it did make me want this career more than I did before seeing the film. It also helped that there was a mix of ages in the Fire Academy class that they follow, since Im 34 just starting to go at this.
Bottom line--the film is engaging and fantastic to watch, whether you just want to know a little more about firefighting, or you are someone entertaining it as a career. I still have piles of stuff to learn before I figure Ill make it into my dream job, but this certainly helped cement my confidence and desire to pursue it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!
This film is a "Must see" for anyone interested in Firefighting or the behind the scenes of what it takes to be a firefighter.
I highly recommend watching it!! (So far Ive watched it twice!)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fire buff
This is the real thing. Firefighters go through strenuous training that an average person would not subject themselves to. If you want to see what its like to become a firefighter, you should see this film. Do you have what it takes?
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The app consists of the full 90 minute movie as well as chapter selection and chapter information.
(To reduce the size of the app the movie is streaming only, you must be connected to the internet to view it.)