The True Story of Nick The Fire Dog Awareness Tour sponsored* by Timothy P. Dexter, Jr.
The Children’s Book Review
Join us on this virtual book tour for Timothy P. Dexter, Jr.’s The True Story of Nick the Fire Dog—a picture book about a puppy left abandoned and tied to a fire hydrant a block away from a firehouse in Newburgh, NY.

You have to meet Nick the Firedog, a local NY celebrity helping to raise funds for other unfortunate animals. Nick also helps teach children about fire safety!
To learn more, follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway below for the chance to win a copy of The True Story of Nick the Firedog autographed by Timothy P. Dexter, Jr. and Nick’s pawprint stamp!
The True Story of Nick the Firedog Tour Dates
Monday, February 14, 2022 The Children’s Book Review Tour Kick-Off |
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 The Fairview Review A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Thursday, February 17, 2022 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Monday, February 21, 2022 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Crafty Moms Share A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Because I Said So A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 The Momma Spot A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Tales of a Wannabe Superhero Mom A beyond the book activity for The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Thursday, March 3, 2022 Confessions of a Book Addict A book giveaway of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Friday, March 4, 2022 Lisa’s Reading A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
The True Story of Nick the Firedog Book Giveaway
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About the Book

The True Story of Nick the Firedog
Written by Timothy Dexter, Jr.
Ages 4-8 | 24 Pages
Publisher: Independently Published | ISBN-13: 9798746907578
Publisher’s Synopsis: The True story of “Nick the Firedog” is a true story about a pit bull puppy that was left abandoned and tied to a fire hydrant a block away from the firehouse. The puppy was rescued by the local firefighters where he quickly became a permanent fixture at the firehouse and a local celebrity. He goes on calls, teaches fire prevention, and even has his own fire coat.
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About the Author
Timothy Dexter, Jr. is a 20 year veteran of the Fire Service. The author currently holds the rank of Assistant Fire Chief of the City of Newburgh, NY Fire Department where the real Nick the Firedog lives. This is the first book he has written which tells the true story of how an abandoned puppy got a new lease on life as a firehouse mascot.
Thanks for following along with us on The True Story of Nick the Firedog awareness tour!
84 Comments
I am glad that Nick has a loving home now, and such a great purpose! I want to know more about him!
“Nick the Firedog” sounds like an amazing dog story!
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I want to know all about Nick and his favorite toys and how he likes to interact with kids!
I would like to give this book to my grandson
My young niece loves animals, and I think she’d love this book!
We love to read true story!
a fun book that zay would enjoy
I must know more about this special dog!!!
I would give this cute book to my grandson. Have a good weekend!
This sounds like a sweet book.
We love books about animals.
It would be cute to see Nick the firedog as a puppy!
Adorable artwork
great niece would have fun with this book
Good morning! I would like to win this book.
I hope this book inspires more firehouses to have animal ambassadors!
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I wonder how long the poor puppy was there before the firehouse saved him!
Thank you for the opportunity to win this very cute book.
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