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Chariots of Firefighters

Chariots of Firefighters

Chariots of Firefighters

Michael Heller

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Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2014
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781312345003
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From the first day the second fire truck came to town firemen have been competing with each other for that honor - both on and off duty. In New York State, these friendly firematic contests between 'drill teams' of volunteer firefighters have reached a level of competition that is unique in the entire world; there is nowhere else in terms of speed, technique or sophistication that even comes close.''Chariots of Firefighters Volume II: The Practice'' continues the story where Volume i left off by introducing the reader to modern-day firematic competition, describing in detail everything that makes up this unique sport: the organization, the tracks, the trucks and the equipment, as well as all of the contests and the rules that govern them. it is an in-depth look into a unique culture and facet of the world of firefighting in the united states that anyone with an interest in the fire service will surely want to read.

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