Meet the heroes and learn about the equipment firefighters use to save lives. This book takes kids from the rst re departments of bucket brigades to the modern re ghting eet. Learn how re ghters pump water and extend ladders above the tallest ames. What is it like to be on duty at the rehouse? How does the alarm box work? What kind of truck is so long that is needs two drivers? What is a reboat 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.