In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week (October 5th – 11th), the Henry County Library in Clinton is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a book reading and signing session for local author and veteran firefighter Josh Shroyer on Saturday, October 11th. The event will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the Friends of the Library Community Room. Josh will be reading from his newly released book Show Me a Firefighter.
About Josh: Josh Shroyer began his firefighting career in 1990 as a rookie with the Wellington-Napoleon Fire Protection District in his hometown of Wellington, Missouri. What started as a calling soon became a lifetime of service.
His dedication led him to the Missouri Department of Conservation, where he expanded his forestry expertise, and eventually to the Wyoming State Forestry Division, where he rose through the ranks. Shroyer served in increasingly critical roles, eventually becoming an Operations Section Chief – Complex and a Liaison Officer on national Complex Incident Management Teams. His career has placed him on the front lines of some of the most destructive wildfires in American history, working tirelessly to coordinate massive response efforts.
Now semi-retired from direct operations, Shroyer is the co-owner of Flaming Tree Solutions, LLC – a consulting firm focused on forestry and wildfire mitigation. Through this venture, he continues his mission: helping landowners, municipalities, and organizations prevent wildfires before they start and develop strategies for protecting people, property, and natural resources. – via WMP Multi-Media Network
About Show Me a Firefighter: Show Me a Firefighter pulls you into the heat, humor, and heart of wildland firefighting. For most, it’s a mystery – raging flames, rugged landscapes, and split-second decisions that mean life or death. But for one small-town Missouri boy, it was a way of life. Through gripping stories and firsthand accounts, this book takes you deep into the trenches, where every fire is unpredictable, and no two days are ever the same. From the rolling hills of Missouri to the towering mountains and scorching deserts of the West, you’ll witness nature’s raw power, the unbreakable bonds of fire crews, and the chaos, grit, and determination it takes to stand between the flames and the world we call home. Whether you crave adventure, admire real-life heroes, or just love a great story, Show Me a Firefighter will have you turning the pages, laughing, holding your breath, and seeing firefighting in a way you never have before. Dare to step into the fire? Turn the page and find out. – via Amazon
Please join the library in welcoming Josh as he shares his story. Copies of Show Me a Firefighter will be available for purchase and autographing at the event with a limited number of hardcovers for $35 and paperbacks at $20. Cash, Zelle, and Venmo will be accepted. For further details contact the Henry County Library in Clinton at (660)885-2612.
