Dennis Smith's History of firefighting in America
Subtitle: 300 years of courage.
Publisher: Dial Press
Published: 1978
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 182
Subjects: Fire prevention -- United States -- History; Fire departments -- United States -- History; Fires -- United States -- History
Other titles: History of firefighting in America.
Description: Discusses notable fires in America from 1608 to 1977, traces the development of firefighting equipment and techniques, fire protection legislation, and mutual insurance, and describes the personal courage of firefighters.
Notes: Includes index.