Fighting Fire: Trucks, Tools and Tactics
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.21 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760332053 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nothing stirs the blood like the flashing lights and blaring siren of a fire truck racing to fight a blaze. The action photography in this book captures that excitement in all of its forms. In powerful, on-the-scene pictures and text, author/photographer Shapiro explores the special techniques and equipment brought to bear on fires in cities and suburbs, rural outposts and wilderness, in homes and industrial structures. He also takes a close look at hair-raising rescues and other “non-firefighting” tasks that firefighters find themselves facing. From bold photography and detailed descriptions of fire fighting to close-up looks at the fire house and its full array of equipment--trucks, ladders, pumpers, and tankers--this book conveys both the technical nitty-gritty and the fiery action of meeting and containing one of nature’s most brutal forces.
Firefighting Overview Michael L. Kuk Larry Shapiro has done it again. With his "hands-on" connection to the Firefighting profession, Larry has produced a book that takes one on a journey to the multi-discipline world of the Fire Service. He has captured a collection of photos to impress upon the reader how things really are in. Lady Luck said Great firefighting action shots. I have a brother who is very interested in firetrucks and firefighting. This book had a lot of terrific photos and information about. If you have someone with an interest or hobby involving firetrucks, firefighting and fire equipment, this is a great choice. It is an adult book so a child w. Great book. I know a few firefighters here and Great book. I know a few firefighters here and as I read the book I would go to the fire station when I had extra questions and they were very happy to answer your questions. I even got a thumbs up from them on this book. I learned a great deal about a firefighters career.
From the Inside Flap When a call comes into a local emergency center, it can lead fire and rescue crews to many calamities. Industrial blazes involving hazardous chemicals in a nearby factory. A search and rescue operation. Along with the equipment, he reviews the training, strategies, and organizational structure of a typical fire department. Shapiro discusses the tools and equipment used in each case, from high-tech vehicles and massive trucks, to special vehicles like aerials, hoses, pumpers, and more. With action-pac