
Built by Fire
David Burnell
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Built by Fire: A True Story of Courage, Faith, and Service
What drives a person to step into chaos when others run away? What forges a life built on courage, faith, and service in an uncertain and fearful world?
Built by Fire is the true story of David Burnell—a veteran, rescuer, and humanitarian forged not in comfort, but in fire. From earthquake zones to violent streets, underwater recoveries to humanitarian missions behind enemy lines, David’s life reflects a relentless pursuit of purpose in the face of chaos.
This book is not about medals or glory. It is about answering the call to serve, protect, and bring light into the world’s darkest corners. Whether leading high-risk dive missions beneath frozen lakes, pulling the wounded from gang crossfire, or confronting danger to protect the defenseless, David’s journey is one of sacrifice, conviction, and enduring faith.
Born into a family of pioneers and warriors, he was raised on stories of grit and devotion. Those stories became a standard, shaping a man who would walk into deserts, jungles, disaster zones, and violent city streets—each trial forging character and purpose.
In Built by Fire, you will walk beside David through real missions around the world—some quiet and sacred, others brutal and unforgiving. These are stories of warriors and rescuers, families on the edge, children in danger, and moments when one person’s courage can change everything.
This is more than a memoir—it is an invitation to consider your own calling, to live with purpose, and to see that we are not defined by our past but forged by it.
Duration - 5h 44m.
Author - David Burnell.
Narrator - Digital Voice David Burnell E.
Published Date - Thursday, 29 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2025 David Burnell ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
David Burnell
Digital Voice David Burnell E
Built by Fire
English Audiobooks
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Built by Fire: A True Story of Courage, Faith, and Service What drives a person to step into chaos when others run away? What forges a life built on courage, faith, and service in an uncertain and fearful world? Built by Fire is the true story of David Burnell—a veteran, rescuer, and humanitarian forged not in comfort, but in fire. From earthquake zones to violent streets, underwater recoveries to humanitarian missions behind enemy lines, David’s life reflects a relentless pursuit of purpose in the face of chaos. This book is not about medals or glory. It is about answering the call to serve, protect, and bring light into the world’s darkest corners. Whether leading high-risk dive missions beneath frozen lakes, pulling the wounded from gang crossfire, or confronting danger to protect the defenseless, David’s journey is one of sacrifice, conviction, and enduring faith. Born into a family of pioneers and warriors, he was raised on stories of grit and devotion. Those stories became a standard, shaping a man who would walk into deserts, jungles, disaster zones, and violent city streets—each trial forging character and purpose. In Built by Fire, you will walk beside David through real missions around the world—some quiet and sacred, others brutal and unforgiving. These are stories of warriors and rescuers, families on the edge, children in danger, and moments when one person’s courage can change everything. This is more than a memoir—it is an invitation to consider your own calling, to live with purpose, and to see that we are not defined by our past but forged by it. Duration - 5h 44m. Author - David Burnell. Narrator - Digital Voice David Burnell E. Published Date - Thursday, 29 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 David Burnell ©.
Language:
English
Copyright
Duration:00:00:13
Dedication
Duration:00:00:17
Epigraph
Duration:00:00:08
Forward
Duration:00:01:27
Preface
Duration:00:01:53
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:01:43
Prologue
Duration:00:01:55
Introduction
Duration:00:02:54
1 Background
Duration:00:00:59
2 My Parents
Duration:00:09:00
3 The Call to Serve
Duration:00:04:43
4 Warrior DNA
Duration:00:13:15
5 Formidable Experiences
Duration:00:28:05
6 Forged in Uniform
Duration:01:03:56
7 That Others May Live
Duration:00:37:42
8 The Business of Becoming
Duration:00:03:22
9 The Urban Warfare Center
Duration:00:13:40
10 The Fire That Followed
Duration:00:05:34
11 Close Protection, Global Mission
Duration:00:09:32
12 Haiti's Silent Cry
Duration:00:35:50
13 In the Path of the Storm
Duration:00:05:35
14 Into the Wave
Duration:00:09:09
15 Into the Green - The Rama Mission
Duration:00:23:44
16 Whispers in the Jungle
Duration:00:12:36
17 The Cost of the Mission
Duration:00:07:44
18 Brotherhood and Bonds
Duration:00:04:38
19 Ashes and Aftermath
Duration:00:15:35
20 Reforged in Faith and Purpose
Duration:00:08:32
21 Thy Will Be Done
Duration:00:05:43
22 Lessons From The Fire
Duration:00:03:51
23 What We Leave Behind
Duration:00:06:07
Conclusion
Duration:00:01:06
Epilogue
Duration:00:02:08
Afterword
Duration:00:01:27