Fire Engines, The World Encyclopedia of
an illustrated guide to fire trucks around the world and a history of firefighting in 700 photographs
$44.45
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2022
Summary
This newly updated encyclopedia of fire engines from all over the world charts their history from Roman times to the super-advanced firefighting machines that we rely on today. An A-Z of fire engine manufacturers depicts each type, from General Motors in the USA and Metz in Germany, to Hino in Japan. There is documentation of early fires, including the Great Fire of London, and a section on modern-day fire brigades provides facts about training, uniforms and special rescue techniques. With 70…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780754835486 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0754835480 |
| Author: | Neil Wallington |
| Publisher: | Anness Publishing |
| Imprint: | Lorenz Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.33kg |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 290mm x 225mm |
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About The Author
Neil Wallington
Neil Wallington worked as a professional firefighter for over 30 years. He was International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers, and has served on the Secretary of State’s Fire Service Advisory Council. Neil now works as a fire security consultant in the UK and abroad.
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