Smoke, fires, and a whole lot more...an informative career guide for aspiring firefighters.""Virtual Apprentice: Firefighter"" gives students a behind-the-scenes look at a job in the exciting field of fire safety.With an in-depth look at this profession, profiles of working professionals, ""Reality Check"" sidebars, and ""A Day in the Life"" activity list, this new book is perfect for readers interested in a firsthand look at a career in fire safety. Filled with full-color and black-and-white photographs, this fun, hands-on guide is perfect for readers interested in trying on a job as a firefighter.Chapters include: Smoke, Fires, and a Whole Lot More; Fighting Fires, Saving Lives, Doing Chores; Firefighting Tech and Trends; Brains, Brawn, and Heart; Up the Ladder and Behind the Scenes; Kids Ask, Firefighters Answer; and, Firefighter for a Day.

 

This book is part of a book series called Virtual Apprentice .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Facts On File Inc .

Diane Lindsey Reeves holds an undergraduate degree in elementary education and a master's-level certification in applied communications. She is the author of the Career Ideas for Teens series for Facts On File and Checkmark Books. She currently resides in Raleigh, NC. Lindsey Clasen is an editorial assistant and researcher for Bright Futures Press. She lives in Asheville, NC.