Books

Established in 2019, Fire Island Publishing is the book publishing subsidiary of Fire Island Media.  The company publishes books related to the fire service, including coverage of fire departments, fire apparatus and historical works. Individual book purchase links are listed below and the bookstore can be accessed at the following link.

 
 

A Guide To Cincinnati Fire Apparatus - 2022 Expanded Edition

A comprehensive visual guide to current Cincinnati Fire Department apparatus and recent purchase history.  The book features color photos and detailed specification information for all regular frontline companies and the diverse array of specialized equipment operated by the department. 

The expanded edition adds the following:

- 6-page apparatus photo gallery

- Rare apparatus photos section

- Section with Cincinnati apparatus that have appeared in the movies

- 8-page detailed station / apparatus directory with station photos

Hard Cover - List Price $37.95

Print size 8” x 10”, 72 pages with 126 full-color photos.

A Guide To Cincinnati Fire Apparatus - 2022 Edition

A comprehensive visual guide to current Cincinnati Fire Department apparatus and recent purchase history. The book features color photos and detailed specification information for all regular frontline companies and the diverse array of specialized equipment operated by the department.

Soft Cover - List Price $15.95

Print size 6” x 9”, 48 pages with 78 full-color photos.

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A Guide To Cincinnati Fire Department - 2018 Expanded Edition

A comprehensive visual guide to Cincinnati Fire Department apparatus as it stood in 2018. This marked the end of the 10 year period of purchasing Rosenbauer apparatus.

The book features color photos and detailed specification information for all regular frontline companies and the diverse array of specialized equipment operated by the department. The larger format, hardcover expanded edition adds an 8 page apparatus gallery and a 4 page station / apparatus directory.

​Hard Cover - List Price $35.95

Print size 8” x 10”, 60 pages with 93 full-color photos.

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A Guide To Cincinnati Fire Apparatus - 2018 Edition

A comprehensive visual guide to Cincinnati Fire Department apparatus as it stood in 2018. This marked the end of the 10 year period of purchasing Rosenbauer apparatus.

The book features color photos and detailed specification information for all regular frontline companies and the diverse array of specialized equipment operated by the department.

The book is available in the following formats:

Soft Cover - List Price $15.95

E-Book - List Price $3.99

Print size 6” x 9”, 48 pages with 78 full-color photos.

The E-Book is also available in the Apple Book Store - simply keyword search Cincinnati Fire Department.

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A Guide To Cincinnati Fire Apparatus - 2008 Edition

A comprehensive visual guide to Cincinnati Fire Department apparatus as it stood in 2008. This book offers a snapshot of how the department looked before switching over to purchasing Rosenbauer apparatus. The CFD at that time was primarily E-One, with Seagrave and Sutphen also represented on the roster.

The book features color photos and detailed specification information for all regular frontline companies and the diverse array of specialized equipment operated by the department.

.The book is available in the following formats:

Soft Cover - List Price $15.95

E-Book - List Price $3.99

Print size 6” x 9”, 48 pages with 76 full-color photos.

The E-Book is also available in the Apple Book Store - simply keyword search Cincinnati Fire Department.