A conflict rages within Newark firefighter Frank Helms.
The owner of this laundry, Major William Blewett, had found it necessary to have a new building constructed in 1871. At the time Blewett had employed 70 girls and intended to increase the number to 100. The Major was not impressed with ...
Before she could insert herself into the flow of words, Nikki realized one of her faux pas. “And I shouldn't have made that last comment,” she apologized. “Your mouth did it again Nikki Salisbury.” Vicki chuckled.
If you ever wondered what it was like to drive a rig with mechanical brakes and manual steering to a fire or drag 2 1/2" line up three flights of stairs, this book is for you.
Read what it was like to go into a building everyone else was running or jumping from.
In Riots to Renaissance the story of the Newark Fire Department from that fateful July in 1967 to the experiences of 2003 are recounted. This volume begins with the warning signs that an explosion was about to occur on Newark's streets.
Why would anyone want to be a firefighter? If this question intrigues you, read on. This book will bring back personal memories to firefighters who read it.
Seventeen year old Huang Fu-Wen has been sent to America to avoid possible arrest in China, bringing with him a secret he must keep to himself or face permanent exile or execution.
Read what life was like in Newark's firehouses while waiting for the bell to hit.
To Dennis and Millie, it looked as if their mother had purposely just let it go. Mom says it's just a broken glass and asks that they not mention it to their father who is at work in the firehouse.
It's the mid-80's and America's inner cities are still burning.