Washoe County Library System

Describes the work that firemen do and how they help keep the community safe.

Discusses the vehicles and devices used by fire fighters, police officers, Coast Guard personnel, and others who help save lives.

Rhyming text and illustrations show how the United States Coast Guard uses aircraft and a rescue swimmer to respond to a call for help.

Describes the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on New York City, in which two airplanes were crashed into the World Trade Center, and the rescue and recovery work that occurred afterwards.

"Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Scarlett, the stray cat that famously saved her kittens from a Brooklyn garage fire"--

Provides a look at the work of police around the world, including how they solve crimes and how they keep us safe

LEGO minfigures introduce readers to a variety of rescue workers, including police, firefighters, paramedics, and mountain rescue teams.