Meet the heroes and learn about the equipment firefighters use to save lives. This book takes kids from the first fire departments of bucket brigades to the modern fire fighting fleet. Learn how fire fighters pump water and extend ladders above the tallest flames. What is it like to be on duty at the firehouse? How does the alarm box work? What kind of truck is so long that is needs two drivers? What is a fireboat or a four-alarm blaze? Learn answers to all of these questions in the pages of this beautifully illustrated book packaged with a hardwood fire truck toy. Ages 4-8.