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A history of fire fighting including information on firemen, female firefighters, fire engines, fire fighting techniques, and some famous fires in American history.

Simple text introduces children to the role firefighters play in their communities, describing what they do, how they help people, and what tools they use on the job.

Fred the firefighter and his crew respond to a house fire on Randolph Avenue.

Describes what it is like to be a firefighter, looking at the typical work day of a firefighter, with information on what they wear, the tools they use, and where they work, and discussing how people become firefighters.

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

An illustrated history of firefighting that describes more than sixty important historical fires, profiles firefighters and fire starters, and chronicles the evolution of fire science and technology.

Chronicles the history of the New York City fire department through photos culled from the "New York Daily News," covering 1920-2000 and including a special section on the attacks of September 11, 2001, and their aftermath.

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

Presents information on the various duties of firefighters including emergency medical services, fire investigation and prevention, training, and administration.

Illustrations and text describe fire trucks, their functions, fire fighting equipment, and a typical account of a fire fighter's night on the job.