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Larry Shapiro
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96 pages
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Hook and Ladders
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Code 3 coverage puts you on-scene as these amazing apparatus maneuver rescuers to extraordinary heights! Grab a hand-line and discover the popular makes and models in operation, as long-time fire buff Larry Shapiro outlines the roots of the hook and ladder and discusses when and how they are used in today’s loftiest disasters. Outstanding all-color images and lively text guide you through the hero-making world of Hook and Ladders.
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