Firefighter |
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| Author:
| Spilsbury, Louise |
| Series title: | Careers That Count Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4994-0805-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | PowerKids Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $14.00 |
Book Description:
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Firefighting is definitely a career that counts. Firefighters keep our communities safe and rescue people in dangerous situations. The men and women who fight fires are considered heroes, and readers will see why through an in-depth exploration of this inspiring career. Readers will learn about a firefighter's daily tasks, their specialized equipment, and what it takes to be a great firefighter. Specialized jobs--such as forest firefighting, medical response, and disaster relief--are...
More DescriptionFirefighting is definitely a career that counts. Firefighters keep our communities safe and rescue people in dangerous situations. The men and women who fight fires are considered heroes, and readers will see why through an in-depth exploration of this inspiring career. Readers will learn about a firefighter's daily tasks, their specialized equipment, and what it takes to be a great firefighter. Specialized jobs--such as forest firefighting, medical response, and disaster relief--are closely examined. The text explains how someone can pursue a career in firefighting and encourages readers to evaluate if they one day could join the heroes that keep our communities safe. Sidebars, fact boxes, infographics, and engaging photos accompany the age-appropriate text.