From colonial times to the modern day, two things have remained constant in American history: the destructive power of fires and the bravery of those who fight them.Fighting Fire! brings to life ten of the deadliest infernos this nation has ever endured: the great fires of Boston, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco, the disasters of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the General Slocum, and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, the wildfire of Witch Creek in San Diego County, and the catastrophe of 9/11. Each blaze led to new firefighting techniques and technologies, yet the struggle against fires continues to this day. With historical images and a fast-paced text, this is both an exciting look at firefighting history and a celebration of the human spirit.

Product Description: A fully illlustrated guide to fire trucks with an A-Z directory of 165 of the best-known fire engine manufacturers, with fascinating documentation about historical fires, shown in over 700 archive and contemporary photographs.

Presents information on fires, including the scientific study, fires from history, and safety and prevention relating to fires.

Product Description: A final chapter celebrates the restoration and preservation of vintage firehouses, many of which have been transformed into fire department museums, offices, and even resturants and hotels. With engaging text and more than contemporary and archival photographs, this beautifully designed volume serves as a fitting tribute to the North Am...read more

Depicts the history of fire fighting equipment and pays tribute to the engineers who create them and the men who use them