Hook and Ladders

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Author: Larry Shapiro
Publisher: MBI
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 reviews
Sales Rank: 121577

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 8.3 x 0.3

ISBN: 0760311412
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.225
EAN: 9780760311417
ASIN: 0760311412

Publication Date: October 4, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New - may have a small remainder mark on the edge.

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description

Code 3 coverage puts you on-scene as these amazing apparatus maneuver rescuers to extraordinary heights! Grab a hand-line and discover the popular makes and models in operation, as long-time fire buff Larry Shapiro outlines the roots of the hook and ladder and discusses when and how they are used in today's loftiest disasters. Outstanding all-color images and lively text guide you through the hero-making world of Hook and Ladders.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Great Pix For Fire Apparatus Enthusiasts April 13, 2003
Once again, Larry Shapiro has produced a great book about fire apparatus. For the price, nobody does it better. This book focuses on the classic tiller rigs, but includes other ladder trucks a well. Interesting historical and technical info. Great pix. This book is well worth the price.

5 out of 5 stars

Hooks and Ladders December 27, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Excellent background on the development of the aerial ladder truck. This book is 99% dedicated to tillered, or tractor drawn aerials, with a quick look at the new technology of "all steer" apparatus on a single chassis. The true reason to purchase this book is the fantastic photography, the forte of the author. This all color picture book makes a great addition to the other books on modern fire apparatus. Only criticism is this type of book would be much better in a larger format. Special coverage of San Francisco Fire Dept, for those by the Bay.