Author: California. Division of Forestry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics in forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Fighting Forest Fires with Air Tankers
Author: California. Division of Forestry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics in forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics in forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Developing Air Tanker Performance Guidelines
Author: Charles W. George
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airtankers (Forest fire control)
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airtankers (Forest fire control)
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 1983
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior and Related Agencies
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1214
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1214
Book Description
Jumping Fire
Author: Murry A. Taylor
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547541074
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
This “terrifying, grimly funny” memoir about fighting forest fires in Alaska offers “an affectionate portrait of a fraternity of daredevils” (The New Yorker). A Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year Fighting fires since 1965, legendary smokejumper Murry A. Taylor finally hung up his chute after the summer of 2000—the worst fire season in more than fifty years. In Jumping Fire, Taylor recounts in thrilling detail one summer of parachuting out of planes to battle blazes in the vast, rugged wilderness of Alaska, with tales of training, digging fire lines, run-ins with bears, and the heroics of fellow jumpers who fell in the line of duty. This unique memoir, filled with humor, fear, tragedy, joy, and countless stories of man versus nature at its most furious, is a “tale of love and loss, life and death, and sheer hard work, set in an unforgiving and unforgettable landscape” (Publishers Weekly). “Filled with adventure, danger and tragedy.” —The New York Times Book Review “A beautifully crafted, wise yet thrilling book.” —Los Angeles Times
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547541074
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
This “terrifying, grimly funny” memoir about fighting forest fires in Alaska offers “an affectionate portrait of a fraternity of daredevils” (The New Yorker). A Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year Fighting fires since 1965, legendary smokejumper Murry A. Taylor finally hung up his chute after the summer of 2000—the worst fire season in more than fifty years. In Jumping Fire, Taylor recounts in thrilling detail one summer of parachuting out of planes to battle blazes in the vast, rugged wilderness of Alaska, with tales of training, digging fire lines, run-ins with bears, and the heroics of fellow jumpers who fell in the line of duty. This unique memoir, filled with humor, fear, tragedy, joy, and countless stories of man versus nature at its most furious, is a “tale of love and loss, life and death, and sheer hard work, set in an unforgiving and unforgettable landscape” (Publishers Weekly). “Filled with adventure, danger and tragedy.” —The New York Times Book Review “A beautifully crafted, wise yet thrilling book.” —Los Angeles Times
Tanker Pilot
Author: Mark Hasara
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501181688
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
From a veteran air-refueling expert who flew missions for over two decades during the Cold War, Gulf War, and Iraq War comes a thrilling eyewitness account of modern warfare, with inspirational stories and crucial lessons for people on the battlefield, in boardrooms, and in their everyday lives. Get a glimpse of life in the pilot’s seat and experience modern air warfare directly from a true American hero. Lt. Col Mark Hasara—who has twenty-four years’ experience in flying missions around the world—provides keen and eye-opening insights on success and failure, and emphasizes the importance of always being willing to learn. He provides twelve essential lessons based on his wartime experience and his own personal photographs from his missions during the Cold War, Gulf War, and Iraq War. With a foreword by #1 New York Times bestselling author and radio host Rush Limbaugh, this is a military memoir not to be missed.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501181688
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
From a veteran air-refueling expert who flew missions for over two decades during the Cold War, Gulf War, and Iraq War comes a thrilling eyewitness account of modern warfare, with inspirational stories and crucial lessons for people on the battlefield, in boardrooms, and in their everyday lives. Get a glimpse of life in the pilot’s seat and experience modern air warfare directly from a true American hero. Lt. Col Mark Hasara—who has twenty-four years’ experience in flying missions around the world—provides keen and eye-opening insights on success and failure, and emphasizes the importance of always being willing to learn. He provides twelve essential lessons based on his wartime experience and his own personal photographs from his missions during the Cold War, Gulf War, and Iraq War. With a foreword by #1 New York Times bestselling author and radio host Rush Limbaugh, this is a military memoir not to be missed.
Fire Control Notes
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Fire Management
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Fire Control Notes
Author: United States. Forest Service
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
An international quarterly periodical devoted to forest fire management.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
An international quarterly periodical devoted to forest fire management.
Fire Management Notes
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Aerial Firefighting Safety
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics in forest fire control
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics in forest fire control
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description