Examines machines used to help people in dangerous situations, including the Striker 4500 fire engine, Bronto Skylift fire truck, Heavy Rescue 56 truck, Medtec Saturn ambulance, R44 helicopter, Super Huey helicopter, P-3 Orion air tanker, Fire Dart fireboat, Atlantic 75 lifeboat, HH-60J Jayhawk, LR7 rescue submersible, Hagglunds BV206, and the Marine Protector patrol boat.

Describes how rescue teams use vehicles, equipment, and animals to bring people to safety after natural disasters and accidents in space and at sea, and how relief organizations help supply needed clothing, food, and medical care.