Dennis Smith's History of firefighting in America : 300 years of courage. History of firefighting in America

Article number ‎ 10109045‎ 

Includes index. Discusses notable fires in America from 1608 to 1977, traces the development of firefighting equipment and techniques, fire protection legislation, and mutual insurance, and describes the personal courage of firefighters.

182 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm Fire departments,United States,History Fire prevention,United States,History Fires,United States,History Fire prevention--United States--History. Fire departments--United States--History. Fires--United States--History.