This book is a comprehensive history of fire fighting techniques from the early days of bucket brigades to the modern flying squadrons. Herbert Theodore Jenness covers the evolution of equipment and tactics, as well as notable fires and firefighters throughout history. This engaging and informative book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of fire fighting.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.