Follow legendary oil well firefighter Boots Hansen through fifty years of themost thrilling life imaginable. From the submarine service of World War II tostock car racing in his hometown of Houston, the young Hansen was a manon the lookout for excitement. He found that excitement in the dangerousworld of oil well firefighting and blowout control. One of the true pioneers in the business, Boots Hansen was co-founder of Boots & Coots, Inc., the world's leading experts in an occupation where facing raging fires, standing next to thundering columns of flammable gas, and handling high explosives were just routine parts of the job. No matter where or when, Boots Hansen was ready to take on all challenges. He was just havin' fun.282 pages, with 49 B&W illustrations.