Emergency 999! Fire Service

Seen a fire? Call the fire brigade!

Just what happens when you dial 999? Jump into the cab and race to the scene of a blaze to find out how the fire service works. Discover how fire engines are sent out so quickly, and explore some of the hazards that firefighters face. Learn about their fire-proof clothes, equipment, training, trucks and the shifts they work. Find out how they battle fires, and see some of the other useful work they do, like rope rescues on mountainsides, responding to major disasters and educating the public. Perfect for fact-hungry readers, this colourful and dramatic book is stuffed with information and interesting tidbits, giving a thorough insight into what modern firefighters do. Face-to-face panels look closely at the daily experiences of staff, while tips on how to respond to an emergency will teach children valuable life-saving skills.