American Fireboats: The History of Waterborne Firefighting and Rescue in America
The first comprehensive account of fire and rescue boats in America, this profusely illustrated book sheds light on a heroic tradition dating to the nineteenth century. From coast to coast and in cities large and small, it documents everything from battleship—size fireboats so powerful their monitors could reduce concrete structures to rubble, to small waterjet—powered fireboats, and everything in between. Included are operational details that showcase the proud traditions of marine firefighting. The author traces the evolution of mammoth wood and iron fireboats to modern, high—tech aluminum vessels whose role is dictated by ever—changing dangers and technology. This book pays tribute to marine firefighters who served with purpose and pride, and who continue to answer the call of danger.
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American Fireboats: The History of Waterborne Firefighting and Rescue in America
The first comprehensive account of fire and rescue boats in America, this profusely illustrated book sheds light on a heroic tradition dating to the nineteenth century. From coast to coast and in cities large and small, it documents everything from battleship—size fireboats so powerful their monitors could reduce concrete structures to rubble, to small waterjet—powered fireboats, and everything in between. Included are operational details that showcase the proud traditions of marine firefighting. The author traces the evolution of mammoth wood and iron fireboats to modern, high—tech aluminum vessels whose role is dictated by ever—changing dangers and technology. This book pays tribute to marine firefighters who served with purpose and pride, and who continue to answer the call of danger.
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American Fireboats: The History of Waterborne Firefighting and Rescue in America

American Fireboats: The History of Waterborne Firefighting and Rescue in America

by Wayne Mutza
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American Fireboats: The History of Waterborne Firefighting and Rescue in America

by Wayne Mutza

Overview

The first comprehensive account of fire and rescue boats in America, this profusely illustrated book sheds light on a heroic tradition dating to the nineteenth century. From coast to coast and in cities large and small, it documents everything from battleship—size fireboats so powerful their monitors could reduce concrete structures to rubble, to small waterjet—powered fireboats, and everything in between. Included are operational details that showcase the proud traditions of marine firefighting. The author traces the evolution of mammoth wood and iron fireboats to modern, high—tech aluminum vessels whose role is dictated by ever—changing dangers and technology. This book pays tribute to marine firefighters who served with purpose and pride, and who continue to answer the call of danger.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764352713
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 03/01/2017
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 8.80(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Retired firefighter and historian Wayne Mutza has published more than two dozen books and numerous articles, and has served as a literary and documentray film consultant.
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