fire fighters

Explores how brave men and women begin a career in firefighting, the skills they need to carry out their job, the equipment they use to fight fires and save lives and the risks and rewards of their life-saving work. The book includes advice for children who wish to be a firefighter, and explores whether they are likely to be suited to the job.

"Planes: Fire & Rescue features a quirky crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of wildfire air attack. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous air attack team, including spirited super scooper Lil' Dipper, heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie, and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as the Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero. Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will feel like part of the firefighting action in this full-color storybook featuring more than 50 stickers!"--From the publisher's web site.

"Simple text and photos present many people in the community that work to keep others safe"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses what it takes to achieve success in the field of security, law enforcement, and public safety, and gives practical advice on how to use vocational school, training programs, and college to obtain such careers as police officer, security guard, fire fighter, and emergency medical technician.

Follows Fred as he speeds to a fire, performs a rescue, and makes a new friend.

When an alarm sounds, Fox is the first one to reach Fire Engine and as they work together with other firefighters to put out a factory blaze, the pair saves a woman trapped inside the building.

Describes what it is like to be a firefighter, discussing the skills that are needed, what tools are used and how they help the community.

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to the important jobs that firefighters do.

Matt Long recounts how he fought through the fear, despair, loneliness, and intense physical and psychological pain he endured after being struck by a bus and nearly losing his life, and chronicles his efforts to train for the New York City Marathon.