This book introduces search-and-rescue technicians, including search-and-rescue training, specialized training, gear, types of search-and-rescue missions, specially trained dogs, and an interview with a search-and-rescue worker.
After becoming famous and getting the attention of the daughter of a wealthy New York City developer following his rescue of a little girl from a speeding subway train, Nick looks for other people to rescue.
Describes the work of a rescue helicopter pilot as he spends his day saving people caught in dangerous situations such as fires, floods, and hurricanes.
After an old lady rescues him from drowning, Wes considers how to honor his dead father's wishes while repaying what his friend Zach calls a life debt.
A band of seven suburban misfits, including a Cajun boy genius and a disgraced captain drummed out of NASA, are constructing a spaceship out of tanker cars that may lead them on an expedition to Mars.
the untold story of the fight to survive inside the Twin Towers
Dwyer, Jim
2006
Tells of the men and women who saved themselves and others in the final minutes before the World Trade Towers collapsed on September 11, 2001, and includes testimonies from workers in the buildings, police and fire personnel, a construction manager, and a window washer.
Discusses the history of search and rescue work by fire departments, requirements of becoming a fire fighter, and the roles various fire departments played after the events of September 11, 2001.
Discusses the history of the Coast Guard's Search and Rescue units, requirements of becoming a member of one of these units, and the role Guardsmen played after the events of September 11, 2001.
