Sunrise Fire is a Quality Parks production based on a true story about firefighting and forestry conservation. Perfect Bound, 323 pages, includes over 40 photographs and illustrations and glossary.

Her Mom taught her to be a naturalist, but her friends will turn her into a firefighter. Set in the pristine beauty of the Long Island Pine Barrens, "Sunrise Fire" follows the story of three girls who join the local fire department. One's into wildland fires, one's into house fires and the other, well, she's into guys. packing hose, facing fire, and completing their training, these young adults must come to terms with friendship, love and self respect. (Back Cover Excerpt)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

With three sections, the story begins with how firefighters train to be structural firefighters and issues of teamwork and leadership skills are explored. In Part B, the story focuses on forestry conservation. Only in Part C does the reader realize the connection between protecting life, property, and the environment.

Chapter 1 - Best Idea Ever (Excerpt)

Sandy held her firefighter helmet in her hand and gazed up at the large white pine tree before her, thinking hard. What if we are in the middle of an other long summer drought and this large pine tree catches fire?! From childhood, she remembered the fire engines with their sirens and flashing red lights, the darkening sky filled with falling ash, a woodchuck family flreeing for their lives, and a firefighter sho said, "Pine trees aren't just cathcing fire' they're exploding in bright orange flames."

Chapter 6 - Tug of War (Excerpt)

Walking into the early spring fire prevention class, Billy was aware of every girl in the room noticing his good looks. To everyone in the class, he appreared to be at ease. He took a seat, smiled back and lightly chatters. But inside, his stomach churned. BIlly didn't know what to do. He had spotted Kim at a working house fire, again, and was amized. His mind struggled with wanting to be her friend and with the pressing need to correct the situation before anyone got hurt....

Chapter 14 - Smokey II (Excerpt)

Sunday morning, the wildland firefighter instructor eyed his students over the rim of this glasses and said, "There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who have faith in electronic gadgets and those who have faith in pencil and people."

THE CONSERVATION BEHIND THE STORY

As pictured on right is a lost Pine Barrens view photographed by Larry Paul. He and others plan to restore these lost views with a 34 foot fire tower that you can safely climb.

Excerpt follows:

"Sandy when you were a baby, I used to bring you up here all the time so that we could look upon the Pine Barrens. "I'm afraid the trees have grown up as well." Emma sighed.

"But I can see everything," shouted Sandy who had climbed up a pitch pine. "I can see the ocean!"

"Not everyone is as young and strong as you, to climb trees."

THE MAKING OF SUNRISE FIRE

Excerpt:

With Quality Parks underway as a charity working on conservation projects, Mindy turned to its volunteers to fill in for Gretchen. The response was overwhelming, and soon Mindy realized that in creating opportunities to participate in the publication process, volunteers would also learn more about the Pine Barrens and nature conservation.

While volunteers worked to balance content and character to create an educational yet entertaining story, Mindy found new ways for them to contribute to Sunrise Fire. As with independent films, but with different roles, the Production Team grew. It divided and expanded into chapter reviewers, editors, producers, production assistants, illustrators, and more.

Promote Sunrise Fire

Support our charitable mission and earn a sales commissions at the same time. Order one book for $25 or three for around $50. Do contact local friends, libraries, schools, local youth groups, and fire departments.

With three books in hand, make a direct sale. Collect the suggested retail price of  $15.95 plus $1 shipping. Remember we discounted the book by $4/copy.

What if you only want to order one book?  That's O.K. Show them your copy and collect their money up front. When you have completed at least three orders, contact us with your request and we'll send you an invoice. Pay the bill, and we will send the books off to you for distribution.

But what if your social network of friends and family aren't nearby? Do tell them that it's $25 for one book and around $50 for three books. When you refer them to us, and we receive their order, you get a ($3 + (.30 per book sold)) commission. How do we payout commissions?  As an expense to us, mailed quarterly  to you.  Note: All QP Sales Reps need to supply contact information that we post on our web pages, and that you actively agree to help promote the story.

In addition, anyone can make a $25 donation to any of their favorite charities. We will send them a copy on your behalf and note it in our web pages.

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Deeper Discounts  - If you order a case (24 copies) or more, you pay the discounted $10.95 per book price. And if you are on the Production Team ordering 10, you get one free copy added into your regular order.  Shipping and Handling fees aren't included.

Contact Us with your address and number of copies requested for an invoice.

For donations, press PayPal button below or make checks payable to Quality Parks, a fully tax-deductable organization and mail your contribution to: Quality Parks - P.O. Box 143 - Port Jefferson, NY 11777-0143

ISBN: 0-9663197-2-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-9663197-2-9

Copyright 2008 by Mindy Block, Gretchen Saule, and Quality Parks