Marine firefighters / by Meish Goldish ; consultant: Douglas B. Dillon, United States Coast Guard (retired), Executive Director, Tri-State Maritime Safety Association, Chief, Marine Incident Response Team, Camden, New Jersey.
Details the men and women who fight fires aboard ships or on the seaside, looking at their responsibilities, vehicles, and gear.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Audience
Ages 7-12.
Note
Ages 7-12.
Contents
Fire below deck! - Heroes on the water - Becoming a marine firefighter - All aboard! - Maring firefighting companies - Help on 9/11 - Rescue on the Hudson - Explosion at sea - Ships ablaze - Ship fire training - The newest marine firefighter - Bigger and better - Marine firefighters' gear.