fires

Matthew Desmond recounts the experiences of the men and women who fight wildland fires, exploring what drives them to risk their lives, how they work together to put out wildfires, how they adjust to the dangers of the job, and other related topics.

Presents forty true stories, both comic and tragic, from throughout the history of firefighting, including an account of the explosion aboard the "Sultana" which claimed more lives than the "Titanic" disaster.

Presents some of the most disastrous fires in history and the damage they caused.

Explores wildfires, discussing what makes them occur, how they are extinguished, specific fires that have made headlines, and other related topics.

Provides a detailed account of the 1904 General Slocum ship fire in New York City.

When a prairie fire threatens his house, Percy must help his parents save their farm animals and home.