America's first responders answer the call nearly two million times each year as the nation's first line of defense in any emergency. Firefighters captures the spirit of the firefighting community in a riveting collection of 500 contemporary and vintage photographs. Written by experts, historians, fire chiefs, and officers, the book features first-hand accounts of courage in the face of danger; essays on urban and wildland firefighting; a look at training, trucks, and apparatus; and an overview of the history of U.S. fire departments, beginning with Ben Franklin’s Union Fire Company in Philadelphia in 1736. Also included is information on volunteering, search and rescue, emergency medical services, and response to terrorism. Firefighters enables the history of America's bravest profession to be cherished permanently in a handsome package that all firefighters will be proud to own and display. This book will be read again and again by past and present firefighters, their families and friends, and by everyone interested in stories of bravery. It is being published in this magnificent collector's edition in conjunction with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
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...a testament to the courage displayed by our firefighters every day in pursuit of a cause greater than themselves. -- Senator John McCain (R-AZ)
...written almost entirely by professionals in the field, a brilliant mosaic emerges. -- Steve Buscemi, Actor and former member of the Fire Department of New York
Every fire station in America could use one of these books. -- Fire Chief Magazine
Firefighters is a fascinating description in text and photographs of the history of America’s firefighters. The photos are spectacular. -- Edward Koch, Former New York City Mayor
Firefighters is a well thought-out work on the history of firefighting in the United States... -- James M. Shannon, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Fire Protection Association
Firefighters should be given to every promoted or retiring firefighter in the country... -- Dennis Smith, Author and Former Member of the Fire Department of New York
...written almost entirely by professionals in the field, a brilliant mosaic emerges. -- Steve Buscemi, Actor and former member of the Fire Department of New York
Every fire station in America could use one of these books. -- Fire Chief Magazine
Firefighters is a fascinating description in text and photographs of the history of America’s firefighters. The photos are spectacular. -- Edward Koch, Former New York City Mayor
Firefighters is a well thought-out work on the history of firefighting in the United States... -- James M. Shannon, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Fire Protection Association
Firefighters should be given to every promoted or retiring firefighter in the country... -- Dennis Smith, Author and Former Member of the Fire Department of New York
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Firefighters...An Exceptional Effort,
By Dennis Compton (Mesa, Arizona) - See all my reviews
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"Firefighters" is by far the most interesting narrative and visual accounting of fire service history that I have ever seen. It is perfect for anyone with an interest in the fire service. Each author does a great job with their chapter...including just the right amount of text complemented by many visuals that bring their words to life. Considering the quality of the book, and that every sale benefits the families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty, I couldn't have made a better choice than to buy "Firefighters" as addition to my living room coffee table. You should buy the book...I'm glad I did...and you will be too.
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I had no idea of the scope of this book when I was ask to make my contribution on the History of Black Fire Fighters. This is a great book. The photographs are sharp and clear and the text very informative. I am amazed.
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Gene Shalit's review on The Today Show 12/22,
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For everyone who has ever heard the siren's song of being a fireman, Firefighters from Hugh Lauter Levin, is a cavalcade of every facet, faucet, fact and artifact of firefighting; from the horse-drawn to the horse-power; the total picture of a valiant profession.
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