From ancient Rome to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, this lavishly illustrated chronicle of the history of firefighting examines some of history's most devastating fires, explores the role of the firefighter in human society, and traces the evolution of firefighting technology, equipment, and tactics over the years. 35,000 first printing.
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Jack Gottschalk served for many years as a licensed fire investigator and is well versed in all facets of fire prevention, detection, and analysis. As a historian of firefighting, Gottschalk has contributed numerous articles to newspapers and journals, and he maintains close ties with firefighting agencies and training centers. He lives in New Jersey.
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