fire prevention

Describes the kinds of jobs available in a typical fire station and the training necessary for them.

Provides an introduction to the safety and security industry; describes various careers, each with information on salary range, educational requirements, and employment outlook; offers advice to students on how to prepare for a safety or security job; and includes resources.

Presents a career guide that explores opportunities in public safety, with profiles of occupations in the field, and advice on how to prepare for one of these jobs.

Teaches children the importance of fire safety, explaining how to prevent fires and what to do in case one starts.

Describes what causes forest fires and how they are extinguished. Shows the destruction wrought by fire as well as the beneficial effects on plant and animal life.

Illustrative episodes and safety instructions highlight fire hazards at home, in stores, and at campsites.

Presents safety rules to be followed in case of a fire in the house.

Outlines the educational requirements, duties, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions for fire fighters.

Examines the causes and events of some of the deadliest fires in the world, how they were fought, the effects on those involved, and what steps were taken to prevent similar disasters from occurring again.

Describes the different jobs done by people working in the fire-fighting profession and some people who have made important contributions in this field.