Chapters include: - Smoke, Fires, and a Whole Lot More- Fighting Fires, Saving Lives, Doing Chores- Firefighting Tech and Trends- Brains, Brawn, and Heart- Up the Ladder and Behind the Scenes- Kids Ask, Firefighters Answer- Your Virtual Firefighting Experience- Count Me In (or Out)!Each accessible book includes: - A behind-the-scenes look at the featured industry- Profiles of working professionals that offer an inside peek at what they do- Reality Check sidebars to help readers decide if this is the job for them- Find Out More and Check It Out sidebars for further research- A Day in the Life activity list that details a typical day on the job- Q&As, between real-life kids and pros- A Count Me In journal feature for readers to track their activities.With a lively tone, dynamic look, and plenty of full-color and black-and-white photographs, the Virtual Apprentice books are the perfect starting point for young adults beginning their career exploration.