"Big emergencies call for fast, fantastic machines, but which ones are right for the job? Find out all about the emergency machines that are used to speed to the rescue, put out fires, and save people from danger." -- back cover.

"Fires just don't occur on land, but fire engines can't travel over the sea. Fireboats meet the need of fire protection on water, and kids will be interested to learn how they pump water directly from the sea in order to save vessels and prevent widespread damage. Kids will also learn that fireboats do more than put out fires; they can serve as rescue boats and ambulances"--From the publisher's web site.

"Speeding to reach people in need, unleashing powerful jets of water, rushing headfirst into blazing fires firefighters are real-life superheroes. This book gives readers an inside look at the specialized vehicles that make heroic acts possible! Intricate illustrations introduce readers to the mechanical anatomy of fire engines and rescue vehicles. Complex processes, parts, and concepts are comprehensively explained in accessible language. Readers...