Contains accounts from journalists and witnesses on the science and study of fires, famous fire disasters, and fire prevention and damage control efforts.
Introduces various careers with the fire department including fire marshal, firefighter, emergency medical technician, building fire inspector, dispatcher, arson investigator, and others.
"Night comes. Sparks leap. Fire grows. Alarm buzzes. Children wake. Sirens shriek." In terse statements, the mood of a night fire in a home is evoked. Includes advice for fire prevention and for dealing with a fire in the home.