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Fire Engines, The World Encyclopedia of: An illustrated guide to fire trucks around the world and a history of firefighting in 700 photographs

Fire Engines, The World Encyclopedia of: An illustrated guide to fire trucks around the world and a history of firefighting in 700 photographs

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This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive history of fire engines, from Roman times to modern-day firefighting machines, with 700 photographs and information on training, uniforms, and special rescue techniques.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Anness Publishing


This comprehensive encyclopedia of fire engines from around the world traces their historical evolution, spanning from ancient Roman times to the advanced firefighting machines that we rely on today. An extensive A-Z of fire engine manufacturers showcases a wide range of manufacturers, including General Motors in the USA, Metz in Germany, and Hino in Japan. The book also provides detailed documentation of historical fires, such as the infamous Great Fire of London, and a comprehensive section on modern-day fire brigades offers insights into training, uniforms, and specialized rescue techniques. Accompanied by an impressive collection of 700 photographs, many of which showcase fire engines in action, this extraordinary book serves as an indispensable reference for historians, enthusiasts, and professionals in the field of fire engines and firefighting.


Dimension: 282 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780754835486

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