A young boy imagines the work he will do and the safety gear he will wear when he becomes a fireman some day, as his younger brother first watches then joins him on the job.

Drive to Survive: The Art of Wheeling the Rig provides an in-depth examination of fire apparatus vehicle dynamics. This is not your average “driver training” textbook. Fire apparatus operators must understand how a vehicle maneuvers at roadway speed, and more importantly…why does it crash? Just as a doctor cannot heal the human body without a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, an emergency vehicle operator cannot safely drive a fire apparatus without an in-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics. Drive to Survive goes beyond talking about pump operations, aerial operations, and preventative maintenance; it fills in the gaps between vehicle dynamics and crash causation. After 15 years of training and research, Chris Daly developed a training program combining his fire service and crash reconstruction training experience. This book provides an in-depth knowledge of topics required in the following NFPA standards: --NFPA 1002 “Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications” --NFPA 1451 “Standard for Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Programs” --NFPA 1500 “Standard on Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program” Fire apparatus operators will learn the limits of driving an emergency vehicle and will understand that no matter how long they have been driving or how good they think they are, at some point physics will take over and the vehicle will lose control. We can reduce the number of emergency vehicle crashes throughout the world by addressing key issues and providing emergency vehicle operations course (EVOC) instructors with methods to convey these concepts. Concepts you learn in this book relate to more than just driving a fire apparatus. These principles apply to anyone who drives a vehicle, including your family members and loved ones.

Presents an illustrated version of a song about a boy who imagines himself as a fireman, and includes the notes for the melody and a compact disc.

Chuck the dump truck and his friends must work together when problems arise in Tonka Town.

When there’s a fire, there’s only one vehicle that takes firemen and firewomen where they need to go. It’s a fire truck! In this imaginative fiction title, a relatable narrator gets behind the wheel of a fire truck as it races to help. Readers learn all about what it’s like to drive this fascinating truck, as well as what it takes to help out in an emergency. Beginning readers and younger children will enjoy reading these stories, which are presented through accessible text and fun illustrations.

A happy little fire truck, driven by Jill, zips all over town helping to put out fires and rescue animals.

A little boy has a grand time pretending to drive every big vehicle he can imagine.

Featuring simple facts, each of these fun and sturdy board books is shaped like a different vehicle!

A young boy describes all the work he would do if he drove a tank truck, starting with delivering milk.