Smokejumpers: Fighting Fires from the Sky

by Justin Petersen

Overview

When a major fire breaks out in the forest, it’s time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how Smokejumpers prepare to fight dangerous forest fires. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to put out fires and keep people safe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496656681
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	EMERGENCY!
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Justin Petersen has been a freelance writer for more than 12 years, mainly writing about sports. He often ties family and adventure into his stories. His work has been syndicated across the Internet in addition to print. Justin lives in Roseville, California, with his wife and four children.

Table of Contents

Jumping into the fire — Becoming a smokejumper — Preparation and equipment — Challenges of smokejumping — Smokejumpers in everyday life.

Interviews

1. Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at how emergency responders do their day-to-day jobs. 2. Relates first-person accounts of responders and their experiences on the job. 3. Helps readers to know that emergency workers are there to help keep people safe during dangerous situations.