Meet Darran Gough
First-time author. Lifetime firefighter. Four decades of stories that will blow your mind.
Darran Gough didn't just serve in the UK fire service — he lived it, breathed it, and experienced it from every conceivable angle. This debut author brings an unprecedented perspective to firefighting literature, having dedicated an unbroken 40 years to protecting British communities in ways most people never even knew existed.
The Triple Threat of Fire Service Experience:
- 25 years as a retained firefighter — balancing everyday life with the split-second readiness to drop everything when the call comes
- 21 years in fire control rooms — the nerve center where life-and-death decisions are made in seconds, coordinating responses across entire regions
- 17 years (and counting) as a full-time firefighter — currently in his final year on the front lines, ending where many begin
Unlocking stories of horror, humour and experience
Dive into Darran Gough's unique perspective as a memoirist;
discover tales from a life dedicated to service;
gain insights from 40 years in the fire service.
Memorable Publications
Explore Darran's first book that encapsulate his experiences and lessons learned over his remarkable career.
This isn't just another firefighter's story. This is THE firefighter's story.
These roles didn't happen in neat succession — they overlapped, intertwined, and created a unique career tapestry that few in the service can match. Gough has literally seen the fire service from the inside out, top to bottom, and every angle in between.
Muck Grime & Sweat launches what promises to be an epic series of recollections and memoirs spanning his entire four-decade journey. If you think you know what it means to serve your community, think again. Gough's about to show you what 40 continuous years of dedication really looks like — and it's nothing like what you'd expect.
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A Snorticle Stories publication
Muck Grime & Sweat: Book 1
Snorticle Stories are proud to release the first in a series of 6 books which explores Darran Gough's lifelong commitment to the Fire Service. With a career spanning over 40 years, both in the face of a fire, or on the other side of the phone managing the emergncy, Darram brings a unique perspective into the fast-changing world of the fire service.
