American Fire Station

by Janet Souter and Gerry Souter

Book Overview

A visual survey of fire stations and equipment since the 18th century across the country. Discusses the technology and sociology of the designs, and such political influences as candidates for local... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760305277
• ISBN13: 9780760305270
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely Fabolous! One of the best books I ever bought!

I recommend this awesome book to any enthusiast of firefighting or American history. It has over 100 great historical and color photos of fire stations worldwide. I especially like the chapter on famous historic fire stations across the country. There are also sidebars covering topics like The Great Chicago Fire, Collectible Fire Station Models, small one-garage fire stations in rural areas, and the craze of firefighter trading cards. Overall, great pictures, great information, GREAT BOOK!!!

A book to relive our fire station heritage

This is an excellent book dedicated to the fire station. Both past and present designs are well represented here. This book gives readers a fascinating journey of how a fire station was saved from the wrecking ball; to be moved brick by brick so that others may see the true beauty of this grand fire hall. This book also shows how hard life in the firehouse was. A must read book for all firefighters. There are tons and tons of exciting color photos.

A great read for fire buffs and a general audience.

This book goes beyond fire house architecture and looks at the men who work there as well. There's a sense of humor looking at some of the absurd buildings fire fighters had to call home, but the research is there. We enjoyed it and reccommend it for anyone interested in fire fighting history.