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English > Fighting Fires > Firefighters
In July of 2000, almost 29,000 firefighters were battling the numerous blazes across the United States. They risked their lives to protect the homes and towns in the path of the flames. The history of firefighters, their equipment, and their stories are explored in the following pages.
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Equipment Since the early days of firefighting, the equipment that firefighters use to build fire lines has advanced in leaps and bounds. Now special tools (like the Pulaski and Combi) are manufactured specially for firefighters... (read more) |
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Safety The topmost concern when fighting wildfires is the safety of the firefighters. To maintain a safe firefighting situation, firefighters have many guidelines and "things to watch out for"... (read more)
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