Ladder trucks may relish in all the glory of daring high-rise rescues, but it's their stout cousins, the pumpers, that labor in the trenches to execute the most critical of firefighting functions: moving water from the hydrant to the blaze. Author and ace on-scene photographer Larry Shapiro delivers this illustrated history of every fire company's workhorse. In addition to offering an overview of pumper evolution from 1950 to present, the book is bursting with archival imagery and Shapiro's trademark live-action photography ...
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Ladder trucks may relish in all the glory of daring high-rise rescues, but it's their stout cousins, the pumpers, that labor in the trenches to execute the most critical of firefighting functions: moving water from the hydrant to the blaze. Author and ace on-scene photographer Larry Shapiro delivers this illustrated history of every fire company's workhorse. In addition to offering an overview of pumper evolution from 1950 to present, the book is bursting with archival imagery and Shapiro's trademark live-action photography capturing trucks built by such past and present manufacturers as American LaFrance, Pierce, Mack, Grumman, FMC, and others. Special detail photography helps readers understand how pumpers work.
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Acceptable. May have underlining, highlighting, margin notes, remainder marks, inscriptions, book plates, tears, significant wear, and/or a missing dust jacket, box, or discs. Damaged item.
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Very Good+ with No dust jacket as issued. 0760306729. Just a hint of rubbing, unopened, no creases. Former owner's name stamp inside front and rear.; Small 4to 9"-11" tall; 128 pages.