James Burd Brewster Books in Order

On his first day as a firefighter, Rocky Hill responds to a house fire where a baby is trapped inside. With the child's mother pleading for help, he must put his training to work immediately.

Three weeks into his firefighting career, Rocky Hill senses that something is missing from the station. A visit from his nephews interrupts his search, but Luke's question may help him identify what the firehouse needs.

The fire station's Dalmatian has completed his training, but his first real emergency brings an alarming surprise. When Sparky turns on the hose team approaching a burning garage, Rocky questions whether the dog belongs in firefighting.

Rocky and his nephews search for a Dalmatian to become the firehouse mascot. After unsuccessful visits to the pound and pet shop, they hope one final stop will turn their disappointing search into a successful rescue.

Rocky hears how his fire chief once faced a man too terrified to leave a burning building by ladder. The account shows how an imaginative response can help a firefighter reach someone who refuses rescue.

A picnic becomes an emergency when a canoe overturns and a boy disappears beneath the water. Luke marks the spot while Ben runs for Uncle Rocky, hoping they can bring help before it is too late.

Uncle Rocky joins Ben, Luke, and their family for supper, bringing lessons from his work as a firefighter. Over the meal, the family learns practical fire-safety tips they can use to make their home safer.

A teacher discovers that one of her pupils shows affection by baking cookies for his family. Inspired to begin her own tradition, she explores how a simple shared activity can express care; recipes accompany the story.

An elderly woman fails to return from her morning walk, sending Officers Jack and Kate into the woods. They must track her down and discover whether she is safe before their search becomes a rescue emergency.

Arriving at a burning house before the firefighters, Jack and Kate find a man calling from an upstairs window. Jack searches urgently for a ladder while Kate tries to keep him calm and ready for rescue.

A stolen puppy leaves a boy distressed and his mother desperate for help. Officers Jack and Kate begin with only a description and phone number as they try to identify the people responsible and recover the dog.

Officers Jack and Kate see a car roll into the water with a woman trapped inside. As the vehicle sinks and its doors resist their efforts, they must find another way to reach her in time.

EMTs Morales and Flynn find a man with a badly injured leg who needs hospital care. Moving him could cause more pain, so Morales must work out how to place him on a stretcher comfortably.

A frightened girl lies on a stretcher in an ambulance as EMT Morales searches for a way to reassure her. A special gift from the Ladies Auxiliary may offer the comfort she needs during a difficult experience.

While eating at an air show, Ben and Luke notice a boy choking nearby. Ben knows how to help, but the brothers must react quickly enough to turn that knowledge into action and save his life.

After a house fire leaves a local family without possessions, Rocky and his fellow firefighters rethink their annual festival. They turn it into a collection drive, hoping their community will provide clothing, furniture, and practical help.

Petey looks forward to flying a kite during a family beach outing, but it will not stay in the air. His father's proposed solution seems out of reach until his mother offers an unexpected possibility.

Petey and his father walk to the store for milk during a Christmas visit to Gramma. When a woman falls on the sidewalk, they stop to help, risking a late return without the groceries they promised.

Petey and his father decide to build a tire swing, gathering materials with help from the family. Getting the rope over a high branch proves harder than expected, requiring cooperation and a clever suggestion from his sister.

While waiting at an airport, Jack and Kate hear a mother cry that her baby has stopped breathing. Kate knows how to help, but a security conveyor belt stands between her and the child who needs her.

Winter brings frozen rivers and lakes to Hamilton Township, and children begin playing on the ice. Uncle Rocky prepares for the dangers of the season, knowing his ice-rescue training may be needed if someone becomes trapped.

Sent to catch a dog loose on the highway, Jack and Kate find that it keeps running just beyond reach. They must decide whether the animal is simply frightened or trying to lead them toward someone in danger.

Petey complains that his older brother is using their new tire swing incorrectly and damaging the lawn. Their parents come outside to investigate, turning a family disagreement into another test of cooperation and understanding.

Officers Jack and Kate reach a crash scene before the EMTs and find a woman bleeding heavily. A recently issued tourniquet may allow them to help her while they wait for the medical team to arrive.