Readers can ride along with Big Frank and the rest of the crew as they race to the scene of an accident, inspect the local KwikShop, demonstrate fire safety at Niceview Elementary School, and battle a raging brush fire.
Text and photographs introduce a visit to the fire station that includes descriptions of some of the jobs fighters do and its role in community and fire prevention.
Tells the story of the Smokejumpers, the elite Special Forces of the fire services who led the attack on the killer blaze that was set off when lightning struck a tree snag on Colorado's Storm King Mountain on July 2, 1994.
Offers information and advice on preparing for and surviving in fires and wildfires. Features general facts about how fires and wild fires start and discusses prevention and preparedness. Presents the steps to take to escape home fires and wild fires.