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Fire trucks, backdrafts and station life - you think you know how the fire service works? This book will prove you wrong in the most entertaining way possible. ""Useless Firefighter Facts"" is packed with surprising, bizarre and fascinating trivia from the world of firefighting in the USA and beyond. From the very first bucket brigades to modern big rigs, from strange 911 calls to Hollywood myths - this book reveals the stories you never hear during a fire drill. Inside you will discover, for example: How firefighters went from leather buckets to high-tech engines and gear Why some fire-related laws in the United States sound like they were written as a joke Real-life ""you won't believe this"" 911 calls that had firefighters shaking their heads How movies and TV shows get firefighting right - and where they are completely wrong What makes firefighters around the world similar, and what makes them look totally different This book is not a technical manual and not a training guide. It is light, engaging reading for the couch, the firehouse kitchen table or the off-duty day on the sofa. Each fact is written in an easy-to-read style, so you can dip in anywhere, read a few pages and walk away with new stories to share. Perfect as: A fun gift for firefighters, fire officers and paramedics A humorous present for colleagues at the station or the volunteer fire department A conversation starter for the coffee table, firehouse or day room A small, unique gift for birthdays, holidays or retirement Whether you are an active firefighter, a retired veteran, a volunteer, or simply someone who loves sirens, big rigs and firehouse stories - this book gives you plenty of ""useless"" knowledge that you will definitely want to tell everyone about.

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