"For some children, nothing is more exciting than seeing a fire truck. And when they are sitting quietly at the fire station, they just seem like big, red trucks. But, when these emergency vehicles speed down the street, sirens blaring and lights flashing, they are a big part of serious incidents. Readers discover what happens when a fire truck heads to a call, the different kinds of fire trucks, and what many trucks are equipped with. Full-color photographs complement the at-level text and draw in fire truck enthusiasts"-- Provided by publisher.