"... captures a year in the life of Detroit firefighters, who are charged with the thankless task of saving a city many have written off as dead. With vast stretches of abandoned buildings, the highest arson rate in the country, and a budget crisis of epic proportions, these brave men and women risk injury, disablement, and death to try and make a difference for the city they call home. The firefighters' worst fears are realized when a charismatic...

Sleeping with your bedroom door closed--How to listen for the alarm--Importance of staying calm and yelling for help--Identifying each room's escape routes: doors and windows--Staying low and crawling--Using the back of your hand to feel if the door is hot.

Getting safely out of the house--Meet outside at the pre-approved meeting area--How to call 911--Know your address and phone number--Staying out of the firefighter's way--What to do after the fire is out.

Fire facts: The benefits and dangers of fire--What starts fires (candles, matches, fireworks and other fire tools)--Safety Tips on how to help prevent fires from starting at home--Fire tools aren't toys and should only be handled by adults.

Types of jobs; Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Driver--Bunker gear: pants, coat and boots--Learn how an air tank and mask works--Watch firefighters train and learn how to use their gear--Don't be afraid of the firefighters--they are there to help you.

NYFD fire fighter Tommy Gavin and company face new challenges and old demons. As the season begins, Tommy is in the fight of his life, defending himself against arson and insurance fraud. He struggles to raise his new baby while facing paternity questions and fighting to keep his family together. Franco seems ready to settle into a steady relationship, but is shaken when he loses custody of his daughter. Alcoholism has taken a toll on Sean and Maggie's...

For those disappointed in season 4 (as series cocreator Peter Tolan candidly admits in a season retrospective included as a bonus feature), season 5 should rekindle your passion for Rescue Me. The backbone of these first 11 episodes is the introduction of a French journalist (Karina Lombard), who is writing a book in anticipation of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Her interviews with the firefighters as well as family members of those who perished in...