wildfires

As the son of a state senator, Jason Garrett had most of his life handed to him on a silver platter. His father even pulled a few strings to secure him a top spot on the world s newest, most elite wildfire fighting crew: the FIRESTORMERS. But standing on front lines against hundred-foot walls of 2,000-degree flames, Garett must rely on his own courage, heart, and crewmates to survive.

While training new members for the FIRESTORMERS the world s newest, most elite wildfire fighting crew a group of recruits goes missing inside a massive blaze. Their trainer, former special operations soldier Heath Rodgers, blames himself for their mistakes. If the new recruits are going to survive, Rodgers must lead the Firestormers into the flames before the past comes back to burn him.

As a historic wildfire bears down on a desolate, close-knit community, the FIRESTORMERS the world s newest, most elite wildfire fighting crew prepare to battle the blaze. Unfortunately, community members would rather die than leave their homes and belongings behind. As tornadoes of fire approach, Firestormer Amalia Rendon must convince citizens to evacuate before their community and everything in it becomes a smoldering bone yard.

Sam Fox and a crazy old rodeo bull, Chainsaw, are trapped in the mountains during a horrific bushfire while trying to thwart cattle rustlers.

Hear stories from survivors of the devastating wildfires that broke out across southern California in October 2007.

Smokejumper Murray Taylor recounts more than twenty years' experience of jumping by parachute to fight fires in Alaska and the American West.

Wildfires are one of the deadliest disasters in the world. A wildfire is a large, fierce fire capable of burning millions of acres. Unlike other natural disasters, people are often the cause of wildfires..

"Introduces readers to eight different fire-fighting vehicles, such as fire engines, planes, and boats. Explains and diagrams how each is equipped to fight fires in different locations. Includes a reading quiz and web sites"--Provided by publisher.