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In the volume immediately preceding the present one, the boys gained some insight into the methods of the Forestry Service of the United States Government and served for a while with the hardy men who have saved from the flames uncounted acres of the national domain. They themselves were trapped in a terrible forest fire, and the adroitness and presence of mind with which they saved themselves from what looked like certain death are narrated in the book entitled: “The Radio Boys with the Forest Rangers; or, The Great Fire on Spruce Mountain.”

Now to return to the boys as they stood by the wrecked automobile, appalled by the stream of fire that was running from the broken gasoline tank and threatening the lives of the injured occupants.

“Quick!” cried Bob, conquering his consternation. “Jimmy, you and Herb gather all the dirt you can and throw it on the fire. Joe, lend a hand with this joist and smash in the door.”

Herb and Jimmy set to work frantically. They had no implements, and were forced to use their hands, which were soon scratched and bleeding, though in their excitement they took no note of that.