Download or read book Fire Rescue 59 written by Alan J. Knoche and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-09-23 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most firefighters join the fire service when they are young-their teens or early twenties. Alan Knoche was an exception in that he joined when he was in his late thirties. He had a lot of catching up to do, but with life experiences in the Navy, the submarine service, and working at a nuclear power facility behind him, he quickly progressed from rookie to assistant fire chief. A top responder in a volunteer fire department that answered an average of two emergency calls a day, he fought fires, cut people out of crushed automobiles, and rescued victims from everything from a quarry collapse to a gumball machine. As an EMT, he also responded to thousands of medical and trauma calls and helped people who were experiencing the worst day of their lives. These stories relate some of the emergencies he faced on his "second job." They are gritty, often challenging, and sometimes sad, but actual life-threatening incidents are seldom pleasant. That's not to say it's all serious. The occasional humorous or comical event is what helps emergency responders cope with the catastrophic and tragic sights they see on a daily basis. The men and women he served with are some of the most dedicated, talented, resourceful, skilled, and sometimes insane people you could ever hope to show up when you're having your worst day. They made these stories possible.
Download or read book Heroes All written by John W. Cowart and published by Bluefish Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Cowart's Men of Valor traces the history of Jacksonville, Florida, my hometown, from the viewpoint of how many times the place has burned down. While the book touches on politics within the Fire Department, it focuses on the bravery and heroic deeds of firefighters who save lives and property daily.
Download or read book A Day in the Life of a Firefighter written by Diana Herweck and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hop on that big red truck for a real adventure! Being a firefighter takes a lot of hard work. Early elementary readers learn about the important responsibilities it takes to be a firefighter--from the fire equipment to living in the fire station. With vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation.
Download or read book A Day in the Life of a Firefighter written by Diana Herweck and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hop on that big red truck for a real adventure! Being a firefighter takes a lot of hard work. Early elementary readers learn about the important responsibilities it takes to be a firefighter--from the fire equipment to living in the fire station. With vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation.
Download or read book The Fire She Fights written by Tracy Moore and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruby, Dana, Brazil, and Jessie--choose the extraordinary when they join the Minneapolis Fire Department. Prepared to fight literal fires, none of them anticipates the threats lurking in the dark corners of the firehouse. Is it better to secure her own place in a flawed system or fight for a better system for everyone?
Download or read book Reading Firefighting written by Michael J. Kitsock and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its inception in Colonial times to the modern challenges of today, the Reading Fire Department has battled natural disasters, airplane crashes, and block burners threatening the Pretzel City. The fire department has faithfully served the city of Reading since 1771, having been established soon after Benjamin Franklin organized the nations first volunteer fire department in Philadelphia. At one time the Reading Fire Department even boasted the largest all-volunteer fire department in the nation, consisting of more than 10,000 volunteer members operating from 14 fire stations throughout the city. Using the archives of the Reading Fire Department, the Reading Eagle, and the Historical Society of Berks County, Reading Firefighting documents the history and traditions of this dedicated fire department.
Download or read book Tampa FL Fire Rescue written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-01-26 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Apparatus Heritage written by Mike Sanders and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-11 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The formation of the volunteer fire and rescue departments were a central part of Loudoun Countys rich history. In the beginning, residents rallied to provide fire protection and emergency medical care to their neighbors. As more communities were established, fire and rescue departments worked together to provide assistance to each other during an emergency. As Loudoun County experiences incredible growth, volunteers from the community work side-by-side with career personnel to ensure that citizens are well protected. The images in this volume capture the history of Loudouns fire and rescue apparatus, from the earliest trucks to todays modern fire and rescue vehicles. The photographs depict a time when departments struggled to raise funds and provide protection to their communities. This Images of America book shows how far fire and rescue departments have come to ensure the protection of life and property in Loudoun County.
Download or read book Oceanside Fire Department written by Stu Sprung and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 120 years, the firefighters of the Oceanside Fire Department have had the privilege of serving one of Southern California's most active and popular coastal communities. Its firefighters are well known regionally as being highly skilled, capable, and aggressive when it comes to firefighting. This legacy has been handed down from Oceanside's first firefighters as they lived in the Wild West of the late 1800s, fighting blazes similar to those of today but with dungarees, cowboy boots, and nothing to guide them but instinct and bravery. Today a force of more than 100 modern, paramedic-trained firefighters protect over 180,000 Oceanside residents and visitors 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Download or read book Rescue and Firehouse Memories written by Captain Lee Curry and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book talks about how the fire department was ran, different fires and rescues, training, history of fires (past and present), and the danger of the job, along with a lot of funny stories in and around the fire department.
Download or read book Portland Fire Rescue written by Brian K. Johnson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firefighting in Portland boasts many proud traditions and a long and storied history. In 1851, Col. Thomas Dryer, editor of the Oregonian newspaper, decided that it was in the best interest of the city to establish a firefighting force, and with that, he founded the Pioneer Fire Engine Company No. 1. Little better than a bucket brigade, this volunteer force of 37 men wearing red shirts started operations with just a single hand pump. From these humble beginnings, the organization grew to keep pace with a burgeoning city. From the great fire of 1873 and the colorful era of horse-drawn apparatus to technological innovations and community involvement, Portland Fire & Rescueas the department is now knownhas valiantly protected lives and property in Portland for more than a century and a half.
Download or read book Firefighters written by Tom Greve and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firefighters are first responders. When someone calls for help, firefighters will often be the first ones to arrive. With more the 350,000 fires in the United States each year, firefighters must be ready at all times of the day and night to protect and save lives, homes, and land from the devastation a fire causes. The rigorous training, dangerous conditions, equipment, and commitment of these brave individuals are all detailed in this book. Next time you hear the roar of a siren, stop and think about these life-saving heroes who protect us every day! This book will allow students to cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Download or read book Tualatin Valley Fire Rescue written by Ray Pitz and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early days of fighting fires in Beaverton, Oregon, a bugle called firefighters to the scene. The Beaverton Enterprise newspaper reported that, "with no water system, firefighters had to rely upon water buckets and (the) enthusiasm of volunteers who came running to the call." In 1935, Beaverton officially formed its first fire department, and down the road in the city of Tualatin, a group of volunteers began assembling what would become the Tualatin Rural Fire Protection District. In 1989, a merger of the latter department with Washington County Fire District No. 1 resulted in the creation of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. Beaverton would officially annex into the new district in 1996, and today, TVF&R is the second-largest fire department in Oregon, covering 210 square miles with 21 stations. Since the beginning, the departments that comprise the district were known for their resourcefulness and innovation, both of which continue to this day.
Download or read book Residential Fire Rescue written by Mark van der Feyst and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authors Mark van der Feyst, Eric Wissner and James Petruzzi wrote their new book to serve as a much-needed sole source reference for rescuing an occupant from a residential structure. Residential Fire Rescue covers the theory of search and rescue, practical application of search and rescue, and company training. The book includes sample lesson plans that can be customized for various skills (including VES, drags and removals); step-by-step instructions combined with photos to show the various rescue techniques and positions; and, a DVD to aid the instruction of techniques. Company officers, training officers, and firefighters will find Residential Fire Rescue an important resource.
Download or read book Firefighting in Roanoke written by Rhett Fleitz and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-12-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Roanoke Fire Department's history began in 1882 when the first firefighters were organized by the newly chartered City of Roanoke. The volunteer fire companies such as the Vigilants, Juniors, Friendship, and Alerts provided protection against fire for the city. Roanoke began paying firefighters in about 1903; they were usually drivers to get the horses and steam engines ready for when the volunteers showed up. In 1907, the last of the volunteers disbanded in a show of solidarity to the city, and the Roanoke Fire Department became fully paid. The department doubled in size in 1936 when a second platoon was added and grew again in 1972 when the third platoon was added. The Roanoke Fire Department continued to protect the citizens and visitors of Roanoke City up until 1995 when it merged with Roanoke City EMS to form the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. In Firefighting in Roanoke, the history of this 125-year-old local service tradition is told.
Download or read book The Fire Department written by Armentrout and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Explains Why We Have Fire Departments And How They Support And Add Value To The Community. Includes Details Such As Who Works There, Why They Are Necessary, And Special Equipment Firefighters Use.
Download or read book Firefighting written by Maria Mudd-Ruth and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1998 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the challenging and dangerous work performed by firefighters, the clothing they wear, and the special gear they use.
