Behind the professional work of the Hamburg Fire Brigade lies a long history filled with sometimes tragic experiences. In words and images, you can follow the most spectacular operations from the past decades: from the fire at St. Michael's Church to the establishment of the first environmental station. From industrial fires in the harbor to the recovery of flood and accident victims. From the memories of a 100-year-old rescuer to the fire in the Alsterarkaden. From the first emergency vehicles to high-tech fire engines. Firefighting enthusiasts will also discover plenty of new and interesting content in this large-format photo book, featuring over 163 images.