How Long to Read F.D.N.Y.: Engine 313 and Ladder 164

How Long Does it Take to Read F.D.N.Y.: Engine 313 and Ladder 164?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read F.D.N.Y.: Engine 313 and Ladder 164 by Robert C. Bingham

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

FDNY, Engine 313 and Hook and Ladder 164 chronicles a firehouse in the proudest fire department in America. This book weaves together stories of heroic firefighters and fires and how the FDNY operated in the 1950's. The calls, fires and fireman are all real. The book explores the firemen's world, from firehouse life to heroism and tragedy. It shows the love of their work, their family-like camaraderie, amusing stories, their helping people in peril and saving lives. This book is as moving as it is informative. The determined firefighters never hesitated to battle the flames and rescue the victims often using the most rudimentary equipment and barely protected from the flames, without masks and wearing rubber coats. Chapters include establishing the firehouse, the officers and men, the apparatus and equipment, firehouse life, early FDNY cartoons, firefighter deaths, runs and workers and firefighting today. There are many wonderful black and white vintage photographs and moving stories from firefighters themselves, which captures the spirit of this historic firehouse. It is written in a down-to-earth style, and that makes for a good easy read. They are called "the Bravest" the men who put themselves on the line every day to save lives, and this is a great story of their history. This book is a gem, a must read for anyone interested in the fire service.

How long is F.D.N.Y.: Engine 313 and Ladder 164?

F.D.N.Y.: Engine 313 and Ladder 164 by Robert C. Bingham is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read F.D.N.Y.: Engine 313 and Ladder 164 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read F.D.N.Y.: Engine 313 and Ladder 164 aloud.

What Reading Level is F.D.N.Y.: Engine 313 and Ladder 164?

F.D.N.Y.: Engine 313 and Ladder 164 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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