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Firefighters

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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.

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.

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.

at first i was not impressed with the overly ornate, plushy cover. i'd already seen the similar books on the military service branches...and figured THESE were just more books (aimed at pumped up seekers of pseudo-heroism) that were cashing in on the post-911 tragedy (nothing more transparent or disgusting than reactionary, one-dimensional flag-waving 'patriotism'...<<groan>>)

BUT this is a totally honorable, excellent volume. it is correctly focused on the breadth and depths of this profession. from fires to rescues, this book paints as good a picture as can be had!

my grandfather, a wilmington DE firefighter, would've loved this book.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

A great book about a great calling by a group of great authors and photographers. You're sure to enjoy it for years.

I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend's dad who's been a firefighter for 30+ years. He's not a big reader, but he loved this book. My boyfriend and his brother (also firefighters) loved it as well. The three of them sat around and looked through it for an hour on Christmas. It's a really well done, quality book. I highly recommend it.

I bought the book as a Christmas gift for
my daughter's firefighter boyfriend. The cover is beautiful and he loves the book. One teeny issue: a corner of the cover was bent and I didn't have time to exchange it.