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San Francisco is burning
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Dennis Smith |
At 5:12 a.m. on the morning of April 18, 1906, San Francisco was struck by one of the worst earthquakes in history, instantly killing hundreds. The ensuing fires that ravaged the city for days were r… |
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A decade of hope
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Dennis Smith |
On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, a portrait of tragedy, survival, and healing from the author of The New York Times bestseller *Report from Ground Zero*. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the… |
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History of firefighting in America
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Dennis Smith |
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 co… |
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The little fire engine (that saved the city)
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Dennis Smith |
An old fire engine, unused for many years, is pressed into service once again during the biggest fire the city has ever seen. |
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