The World Encyclopedia Of Fire Engines And Firefighting

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

The Ultimate Book of Fire Engines and Firefighting * With 700 archive and contemporary photographs, many of them previously unpublished, The Ultimate Book of Fire Engines and Firefighting is the definitive book for every fire truck enthusiast. * Contains an illustrated photographic history of firefighting from Roman times to the present day, and charts the development of the fire truck from simple manual pumps to one of the most sophisticated and high-profile vehicles. * Includes an A-Z of 165 of the world's best-known fire truck manufacturers. Each entry features a comprehensive company history and is illustrated with archive and contemporary images of the engines manufactured. Chassis manufacturers, coach-builders and special appliance makers are all included.

Walt McCall's out of print and outdated book, American Fire Apparatus Since 1900 in the Crestline Series, has been referred to as the "Bible" and is the number one reference source recommended by fire apparatus enthusiasts. The old book was arranged by year and required a lot of reading and searching to research individual companies and their fire trucks. Well, now the new "Bible," is here! From Abbott & Downing to Zwak, this comprehensive volume combines company histories, innovations and hundreds of photographs to present the story of American fire engine manufacturing.

Here is the story of Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City's Fire Company 11 who is considered to be the first known female firefighter in U.S. history. New York City’s Fire Company Number 11 is in trouble. A deadly snowstorm is blowing, and many of the volunteers are sick in bed. When the fire alarm sounds, who will answer the call? Who will save the neighborhood? Molly Williams, the company’s cook, for one! Clapping a weathered leather helmet on her head, strapping spatterdashes over her woolen leggings, and pulling on heavy work gloves —it’s Molly, by golly, to the rescue. Young readers will enjoy plucky Molly Williams’s legendary adventure as they learn how fires were fought in the early 1800s.

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