Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the firefighters who arrive on the scene of a fire. Chapters highlight the history of fighting fires as well as the training, tools, and knowledge firefighters need to save lives and property during forest fires, wildfires, and house fires. An interview with a real-life firefighter provides insight into...

Readers will get to know the police officers who arrive on the scene of the crime or emergency.

Discusses what a SWAT team is, what it does, its weapons and equipment, training, and tactics.