fire fighters

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to fire stations and the work fire fighters do, discussing things like fire hoses and fire trucks.

Discusses how firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and aid workers provide help on the scene of a fire. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.

Introduces the job of firefighter by explaining how firefighters fight fires and keep people safe.

"In Wildfires, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic wildfires. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest wildfires and what they can do to prevent and prepare for these disasters. Infographics illustrate key concepts, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about wildfires using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wildfires also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Wildfires is part of Jump!'s Disaster Zone series.".

An epic wildfire rages in the Pacific Northwest, and the world s newest, most elite firefighting crew the FIRESTORMERS is on the scene. But so are a group of conservationists, bent on defending the habitat of a rare, endangered bird species. With lives and land at stake, crew boss Dalton MacElreath and the Firestormers must decide who or what to save inside this latest hot spot.

As the son of a state senator, Jason Garrett had most of his life handed to him on a silver platter. His father even pulled a few strings to secure him a top spot on the world s newest, most elite wildfire fighting crew: the FIRESTORMERS. But standing on front lines against hundred-foot walls of 2,000-degree flames, Garett must rely on his own courage, heart, and crewmates to survive.

While training new members for the FIRESTORMERS the world s newest, most elite wildfire fighting crew a group of recruits goes missing inside a massive blaze. Their trainer, former special operations soldier Heath Rodgers, blames himself for their mistakes. If the new recruits are going to survive, Rodgers must lead the Firestormers into the flames before the past comes back to burn him.

As a historic wildfire bears down on a desolate, close-knit community, the FIRESTORMERS the world s newest, most elite wildfire fighting crew prepare to battle the blaze. Unfortunately, community members would rather die than leave their homes and belongings behind. As tornadoes of fire approach, Firestormer Amalia Rendon must convince citizens to evacuate before their community and everything in it becomes a smoldering bone yard.

Hear stories from survivors of the devastating wildfires that broke out across southern California in October 2007.