The Boy Scout Fire Fighters

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The Boy Scout Fire Fighters

by Irving Crump

EN·~4 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

The Boy Scout Fire Fighters

0:34
2

CHAPTER I - THE MOTORCYCLE FIRE BRIGADE

9:59
3

CHAPTER II - THE FIREMEN'S TOURNAMENT

14:35
4

CHAPTER III - BOY SCOUTS TO THE RESCUE

10:07
5

CHAPTER IV - WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN

14:13
6

CHAPTER V - A SCOUT IS RESOURCEFUL

18:31
7

CHAPTER VI - HELPING TO MAKE THE MOVIES

12:04
8

CHAPTER VII - ETHAN ALLEN COMES TO LIFE AGAIN

15:29
9

CHAPTER VIII - THE PRIZE CONTEST

13:10
10

CHAPTER IX - WORKING TO WIN

14:24

Description

A group of spirited Boy Scouts from the Quarry Troop decides to take matters into their own hands after watching a chaotic town fire. Fueled by a mix of youthful bravado and practical know‑how, they sketch out a daring plan to form a motorcycle fire brigade, borrowing bikes, a repurposed car and whatever gear they can scrounge from local mills. Their secret preparations promise a lively showdown at the upcoming firemen’s tournament, where they hope to prove that a well‑organized scout crew can outshine the town’s official department.

The story captures the energy of early‑20th‑century small‑town life, highlighting the boys’ mechanical talents and the community’s reliance on industry. As the scouts rally their patrols, negotiate with the assistant scoutmaster and rehearse their drills, readers get a vivid sense of camaraderie, ingenuity, and the kind of wholesome mischief that springs from a shared goal. The opening chapters set the stage for a spirited adventure that blends humor, teamwork, and a dash of daring.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (241K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2009-11-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

IC

Irving Crump

1887–1979

Best known for adventure stories written for young readers, this American writer and editor helped shape generations of scouting fiction and introduced many children to the prehistoric hero Og. His work ranged from magazine editing to radio and books, always with a strong sense of action and curiosity.

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