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Vocational & Career Collection
Full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals for high schools, community colleges, trade institutions. and the general public.
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Some kids see a fire engine racing down the street with its sirens blasting and lights flashing and think about how exciting it is. But most people have no idea what it takes to become a firefighter. This volume describes the training firefighters must undergo to learn how to fight fires and rescue people. Readers will learn the tough roles firefighters must fill in different types of emergencies. They'll hear about the dangers of firefighting and...
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It s time to get in the fire engine and sound the alarm. In this book, beginning readers head to the station to meet the heroes who help our communities: firefighters. Readers will love this lively look at the many duties and tools of firefighters. Achievable, low-ATOS text and exciting photographs combine to create an accessible volume about this career, one that continues to fascinate many young people.
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How do firefighters help us stay safe? Readers explore the exciting world of firefighters, learning fun fact along the way about the brave men and women who ve chosen this career. Vibrant photographs of firefighters in action are closely aligned to the age-appropriate text. This close relationship helps young readers develop strong comprehension skills. In addition, a colorful picture glossary is included to help early learners build their vocabulary....
4) Firefighters
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"Lights flash, sirens sound, and a fire truck speeds down the street toward a burning building. This may sound thrilling, but fighting fires ultimately requires an extreme amount of dedication and courage. This book gives young readers a glimpse of the risks firefighters face, as well as the heroism that helps save lives. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further...
5) Firefighter
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"Firefighters are important community helpers, responsible for saving people from fire and other emergencies. This book introduces readers to a career as a firefighter. They'll learn about life at a firehouse, special clothing, and life-saving equipment. They'll also learn about the different kinds of emergencies that firefighters respond to. Age-appropriate photographs and text will allow readers to familiarize themselves with this essential community...
6) Firefighters
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Describes the job responsibilities of a firefighter and discusses their life at the station.
7) Firefighter
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Describes the work of a fire fighter, including various duties, education and training needed, and equipment used.
14) Fire fighters
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Introduces the job of fire fighter, including the duties, hazards, uniforms, equipment, and contribution to the community.
16) Fire fighter
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Outlines the educational requirements, duties, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions for fire fighters.
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Find out what skills are needed, what's in a day's work, and where firefighting can take you. You'll also learn fire facts and fire safety tips. Whether working in the city or the remote countryside, as a fire investigator, or even fighting fires from the air, firefighting is a hot career!--From publisher description.
19) Firefighting
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Presents information on the various duties of firefighters including emergency medical services, fire investigation and prevention, training, and administration.
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