Members of the ski patrol have a big job to do. Trained in emergency medical services, they can often only get to their patients by skis, snowmobile, or helicopter. Some are trained to save… More →
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Special forces operators are trained to do it all. These brave soldiers go behind enemy lines to train allies, gather intelligence, and carry out quick strikes. Find out how these amazing… More →
Sometimes actors don't have the skills they need for a movie scene. This is where stunt performers jump in, sometimes literally. These daredevils jump out of moving cars, off high cliffs, and More →
Does driving a 100,000-pound truck across frozen water sound like a smart idea? No, but some people make their living doing this. Ride along with ice road truckers and discover the unique… More →
Getting rammed by a charging bull is not that different from being hit by a car. Who would sign up for such a thing? Well, rodeo clowns. They battle bulls to keep cowboys safe. Learn about… More →
Fighter pilots are always ready for a dogfight. They know how to effectively maneuver in the air and shoot at enemy aircraft. They welcome danger because it means the chance to become a… More →
Sunshine, solid ground, and fresh air. You don't find these things in underground coal mines. Miners must be prepared to work in pitch-black darkness and survive explosions, cave-ins, and the More →
The bomb squad technician must quickly and carefully defuse the bomb before the timer reaches zero and the bomb explodes. If the technician fails, the building will blow up and people will be More →
Lumberjacks use chainsaws, helicopters, and heavy machinery to cut down trees and bring them to the mill. When a massive tree comes down, everyone is at risk. Readers will learn about the… More →
Many commercial fishermen have lost their lives to ocean storms, freezing temperatures, and lack of sleep. This makes commercial fishing one of the deadliest industries in the world. Readers… More →
A powerful storm has capsized several boats off the coast. Helicopters show up to rescue people who have fallen into the sea. A few Coast Guard rescue swimmers leap from the helicopters into… More →
When a wildfire breaks out in a remote area of the wilderness, smoke jumpers are called to action. As their plane nears the fire, they leap out and parachute into the forest to fight the… More →