Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center

Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
320 pages

"Cassie Hanwell was born for emergencies. As one of the only female firefighters in her Texas firehouse, she's seen her fair share of them, and she's a total pro at other people's tragedies. But when her estranged and ailing mother asks her to give up her whole life and move to Boston, Cassie suddenly has an emergency of her own.

"The tough, old-school Boston firehouse is as different from Cassie's old job as it could possible be. Hazing, a lack of funding, and poor facilities mean that the firemen aren't exactly thrilled to have a "lady" on the crew--even one as competent and smart as Cassie. Except for the infatuation-inspiring rookie, who doesn't seem to mind having Cassie around. But she can't think about that. Because love is girly, and it's not her thing. And don't forget the advice her old captain gave her: Never date firefighters. Cassie can feel her resolve slipping...and it means risking it all--the only job she's ever loved, and the hero she's worked like hell to become."  --from the publisher

This is a quick read, told well, with some good characters and interesting elements. Although it is labeled a romance novel, the story is more about life than falling in love (imho). It gets four out of five stars from me. I'll definitely try other books by Center.

A Place At Our Table, by Amy Clipston

A Place At Our Table, by Amy Clipston - 322 pages

Kayla Dienner has suffered her fair share of heartache, which is why she vows to protect her heart at all costs . . . until she meets Jamie Riehl.

Along with his volunteer work at the local fire department, running his Amish farm keeps Jamie Riehl busy. He barely has time to eat at the family table, never mind find someone to date. But when he meets Kayla Dienner, he is smitten.

Kayla tries hard to deny her attraction to Jamie. After all, she’s spent the last year discouraging her younger brother, Nathan, from becoming a firefighter. The death of their older brother in a fire a year ago is fresh in her mind—she can’t bear the idea of putting her heart on the line every time the sirens blare.

Then tragedy strikes, and Jamie wants to extinguish any flame between him and Kayla. Can Kayla set aside her own fears to save the love she was determined to deny?

The first book in the Amish Homestead series, A Place at Our Table invites us to a quiet community in Lancaster County where love burns brightly no matter the cost.

Even Firefighters go to the Potty! by Wendy Wax

Even Firefighters go to the Potty! by Wendy A Wax, 24 pages

We all do it...it's a normal bodily function. But this story lets kids know that even the people they may see as heroes - firefighters, police officers and pilots, to name a few - use the potty!

MSCHMITT--- Firetrucks in Action by Anne Hanson 24

 MSCHMITT--- Firetrucks in Action by Anne Hanson 24

Firefighters are always in action! Readers learn all about tanker trucks and also a brief history on the first fire trucks. The book closes with a short glossary and water activity for future firefighters to try.

MSCHMITT-- Firehouse, Mark Teague, 32

MSCHMITT-- Firehouse, Mark Teague, 32

A little bulldog visits the firehouse, where the dalmatian-firefighters laugh at him for doing things wrong; but when things get real, he ends up saving the day.

MSCHMITT-- Flashing Fire Engines, Tony Mitton, 24

MSCHMITT-- Flashing Fire Engines, Tony Mitton, 24

This book has alot of action and rhymes, which kids who like fire engines or trucks will love.

MSCHMITT-- A day in the life of a firefighter, Hayward, 32

MSCHMITT-- A day in the life of a firefighter, Hayward, 32

This is a beginning reader good for kids transitioning from picture books.  Talks about what firefighters do in language kids can understand.  DK book, so has lots of photos the kids will like.

MSCHMITT- Out and About at the Fire Station, DuBois, 24 pages

MSCHMITT- Out and About at the Fire Station, DuBois, 24 pages

Do you see a theme?  The class visits the fire station and find out how the firefighters do their job.

MSCHMITT- Firefighters: Speeding- Spraying- Saving, Patricia Hubbell, 32

MSCHMITT- Firefighters: Speeding- Spraying- Saving, Patricia Hubbell, 32

Bright pictures and lots of sound effects- little kids into trucks and vehicles in general will love this.