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This is the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, during the legendary flood of 1983. This book at last sets forth the full story of an American legend--the Emerald Mile.

Helpers and heroes shine brightest in darkness. Disaster Heroes recounts the stories of ordinary men, women, and children who have done extraordinary things to help respond, rebuild, and recover from catastrophes around the world. Did you know it was an American from Pennsylvania who ultimately saved the lives of 33 Chilean miners in 2010? Or that the state of Louisiana donated a fire truck, the Spirit of Louisiana, to FDNY following 9/11, all because of a spur-of-the-moment outburst from one Louisiana man?

Born and raised in Fort McMurray, Damian Asher was a fifteen year veteran and captain in the city's fire department. On May 1, 2016, when a raging wildfire struck the city and forced the entire population to evacuate, Damian and his crew were on the front lines of the fire, and after weeks of fighting the wildfire that appeared insatiable, the firefighters finally managed to regain control of the city.