Fire Engines From Around The World

Technical specifications are provided for at least one fire engine from eahc manufacturer, providing key elements of design, performance and innovations.

Updated history and encyclopedia of fire engines from all over the world, with an A-Z of fire engine manufacturers.

More than 40 detailed illustrations of vehicles spanning more than 300 years includes a 1731 Newsham fire-engine pump built in England; a hand-drawn jumper reel, ca. 1800; a 1924 Model TT commercial chassis; a 1911 hose layer built for Sao Paulo, Brazil; a 1962 Mack aerial ladder truck; and many others.

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A day in the life of a fire engine is full of fun and adventure! Discover what it takes for a fire engine to get ready for the day. Your toddler will get an insight into what it’s like to be a firefighter. Climb aboard the fire truck and spend the day with your furry dalmatian companion. Children of all ages embark on an exciting adventure as they ride fire engines with lights flashing and sirens blazing. This book is the perfect gift for future firefighters everywhere, for birthdays, baby showers, housewarming and going away parties. With the Good Night Our World series, toddlers and preschool-age kids can build listening and memory skills by identifying famous landmarks and the distinct character of real places. Perfect for bedtime or naptime, reading simple, soothing phrases to your infant, toddler or preschooler will help them fall gently to sleep. Our readers love that their child will pick a favorite portion of the story to read along with you, and on top of that, these classic board books were built to last! Made from thick paperboard construction, it was designed with your kids in mind. Introduce stories of exploration to your little one using colorful illustrations and distinct vocabulary with Good Night Books, and be sure to look through our entire line of kids picture books about other vehicles like race cars, planes, dump trucks, and many more! Surprise your future firefighter today with Good Night Fire Engine!

A survey from the simplest to the most sophisticated of fire fighting equipment in use in Europe, the Soviet Union, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Oceania