American Fireboats: The History of Waterborne Firefighting and Rescue in America

by Wayne Mutza

The first comprehensive account of fire and rescue boats in America, this profusely illustrated book sheds light on a heroic tradition dating to the nineteenth century. From coast to coast and in cities large and small, it documents everything from battleship-size fireboats so powerful their monitors could reduce concrete structures to rubble, to small waterjet-powered fireboats, and everything in between. Included are operational details that showcase...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764352717
• ISBN13: 9780764352713
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.6" x 11.2"