In a tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the author explores the lives of members of FDNY Engine 40 Ladder 25, offering a portrait of everday life in a firehouse and their courageous efforts to preserve life.

Edward and his cousin Judy visit a firehouse and learn about the work of fire fighters, especially when they participate in a fire drill.

Jason, who loves fire engines, goes to the firehouse on Visitor's Day and learns all about being a firefighter.

Carrie Hanwell is a female firefighter in Texas, and she's a total pro at handling other people's emergencies. But when her ailing mother asks her move to Boston, Cassie suddenly has an emergency of her own. She finds a job at a tough, old-school Boston firehouse, but firemen aren't exactly thrilled to have a "lady" on the crew--except for the infatuation-inspiring rookie. But she can't think about that, because love is girly, and it's not her thing....

Describes what it means to be a firefighter, including life at the firehouse, practice drills, service to the community, and fire emergencies.

"Pickles is a cat who wishses to do big things. When he is adopted by the people at the firehouse, this little cat decides to be the best fire cat ever."--

As firehouse Lt. Matt Casey deals with the fallout of his undercover work and Rescue Squad Lt. Kelly Severide struggles with a demotion, personal matters threaten the focus needed for the crew's daily life-and-death decisions.