When Lucas decides to skip school because he wants to discuss football with a firefighter friend of his father, he finds himself caught up in the terrorist attacks on New York City.
Presents an introduction to the work of firefighters, in simple text with illustrations, explaining the requirements and responsibilities of the job, discussing volunteer firemen and water bombers, and offering tips how to prevent fires.
The great big tall fireman and the little fireman, whose firehouses are right next door to each other, each find a fire which is the right size for them to fight.
While on a field trip to a fire station with Mrs. Gray's class, Curious George goes off on his own and is soon at the scene of a fire, where he finds a way to be helpful.