100 Amazing Facts about Firefighters
Marc Dresgui
Discover the fascinating world of firefighters through 100 surprising and captivating facts that will amaze both children and adults alike! 馃殥
Have you ever wondered:
Why this book is perfect for your children:
Informative and educationalSparks curiosityStrengthens knowledgeEncourages respect and admirationFosters family discussion
With "100 Amazing Facts About Firefighters", you give your children the chance to step into an exciting world where each fact reveals the incredible mission of these everyday heroes.
Duration - 3h 19m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Marc Dresgui.
Published Date - Tuesday, 09 January 2024.
Copyright - 漏 2024 Marc Dresgui 漏.
Location:
United States
Description:
Discover the fascinating world of firefighters through 100 surprising and captivating facts that will amaze both children and adults alike! 馃殥 Have you ever wondered: Why this book is perfect for your children: Informative and educationalSparks curiosityStrengthens knowledgeEncourages respect and admirationFosters family discussion With "100 Amazing Facts About Firefighters", you give your children the chance to step into an exciting world where each fact reveals the incredible mission of these everyday heroes. Duration - 3h 19m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Marc Dresgui. Published Date - Tuesday, 09 January 2024. Copyright - 漏 2024 Marc Dresgui 漏.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Introduction
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Fact 1 - The first fire engine is a hand pump
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Fact 2 - Ancient firefighters were slaves in rome
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Fact 3 - The fire extinguisher was invented in 1723
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Fact 4 - Fire helmets are a recent invention
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Fact 5 - Why are fire trucks red
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Fact 6 - Firefighters often rescue baby animals
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Fact 7 - The largest fire engine measures 18 metres
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Fact 8 - Firefighters' ladders reach 30 meters high
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Fact 9 - The first official woman firefighter dates back to 1818
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Fact 10 - Outfits withstand temperatures of 1,000 degrees
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Fact 11 - It's possible to put out a fire without water!
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Fact 12 - Helicopter rescue firefighters from the sky
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Fact 13 - Fire dogs detect victims under rubble
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Fact 14 - A firefighter carries more than 20 kg of equipment
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Fact 15 - The longest fire lasted 6 years!
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Fact 16 - Volunteer firefighters have been around since 1854
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Fact 17 - The first recorded fire in history
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Fact 18 - A plane can drop 70,000 liters of water
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Fact 19 - How do firefighters find victims in smoke
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Fact 20 - Forest fires can advance at 20 kmh!
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Fact 21 - Firefighting robots for dangerous missions
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Fact 22 - Breaking down a closed door a fireman can do it
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Fact 23 - Firefighters use drones to monitor fires
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Fact 24 - Firefighters also put out fires with shovels
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Fact 25 - The largest forest fire ever burned 4 million hectares
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Fact 26 - Industrial fires require a specialized team
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Fact 27 - A firefighter knows how to use more than 10 different tools
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Fact 28 - Firefighters detect invisible, dangerous gases
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Fact 29 - The longest ladder on a truck is 60 meters long
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Fact 30 - Firefighters use 400 metre water lances
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Fact 31 - Hydrocarbon fires cannot be extinguished with water
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Fact 32 - Firefighters break down doors with a single tool
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Fact 33 - Fire dogs start training at 6 months old
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Fact 34 - Why do fire stations have bars
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Fact 35 - Firefighters and giant wasp nests
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Fact 36 - A fire can reach a heat of 1,200掳c
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Fact 37 - How do firefighters communicate over the din
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Fact 38 - The oldest active fire department since 1648
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Fact 39 - Firefighters parachute to save forests
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Fact 40 - Firefighters also save during floods
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Fact 41 - Firefighters can operate underwater
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Fact 42 - Flying firefighters extinguish from the air
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Fact 43 - The first manual fire alarm dates back to the 19th century
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Fact 44 - Outfits are tested in special ovens
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Fact 45 - Firefighter identifies hazardous chemicals
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Fact 46 - How do firefighters fight underground fires
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Fact 47 - Specialized hazardous materials teams
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Fact 48 - A fire station responds to an emergency in less than 60 seconds
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Fact 49 - Firefighters also extinguish burning cars
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Fact 50 - Why are truck ladders so big
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Fact 51 - It's possible to create a wall of water to stop a fire
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Fact 52 - Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras in smoke
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Fact 53 - Putting out a fire in a tunnel a delicate mission
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Fact 54 - Breathing in an airless fire how do they do it
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Fact 55 - Firefighters extinguish fire 100 meters away
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Fact 56 - The first fire siren invented in 1892
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Fact 57 - Sometimes firefighters have to cut up buildings
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Fact 58 - Why do firefighters always carry an axe
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Fact 59 - Extracting a car stuck under a bridge
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Fact 60 - Helicopter evacuation a special mission
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Fact 61 - Firefighters specialize in refinery fires
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Fact 62 - Creating trenches to stop the spread of fire
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Fact 63 - Water bombing aircraft first appear in the 1950s
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Fact 64 - Firefighters invented fire fighting foam
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Fact 65 - Rescue from volcanic eruptions
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Fact 66 - The fireman's axe has been around since 1870
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Fact 67 - Firemen's boots resist chemicals
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Fact 68 - Barracks have gyms for training
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Fact 69 - Firefighters battle mine fires
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Fact 70 - Firefighters sometimes have to climb skyscrapers
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Fact 71 - Using seawater to put out a fire
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Fact 72 - 10,000 firefighters mobilized for the largest response ever
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Fact 73 - Neutralizing leaking chemicals
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Fact 74 - A firefighter can extinguish with a special blanket
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Fact 75 - Moving train lights a major challenge
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Fact 76 - Firefighters must be able to swim for certain missions
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Fact 77 - Sometimes they cut down trees to stop a fire
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Fact 78 - Thermal cameras locate victims in the dark
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Fact 79 - The first fireproof suit was invented in 1930
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Fact 80 - How do you put out a fire on a boat
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Fact 81 - Firefighters also rescue birds from chimneys
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Fact 82 - Intervening in blocked elevators is part of their job
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Fact 83 - The telescopic ladder dates back to 1868
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Fact 84 - High mountain rescue risky operations
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Fact 85 - Evacuating aircraft passengers an emergency mission
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Fact 86 - Giant fans disperse thick smoke
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Fact 87 - Fire trucks must always be full of fuel
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Fact 88 - Carrying water to the fire a precise technique
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Fact 89 - Firefighters battle ice covered fires
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Fact 90 - The first canine brigade for explosions
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Fact 91 - Special hoses for extinguishing gas fires
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Fact 92 - Firefighters specialize in historic buildings
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Fact 93 - Staircase endurance races for firefighters
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Fact 94 - Breaking through walls to reach a hidden fire
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Fact 95 - Rescue of divers trapped underwater
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Fact 96 - Fire trucks equipped with computers for fire monitoring
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Fact 97 - Firefighters also stop gas leaks
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Fact 98 - Creating giant foam bubbles to extinguish a fire
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Fact 99 - How to stop a fire caused by lightning
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Fact 100 - Firefighters carry oxygen for victims
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Ending Credits
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