by John R. Erickson (Author), Gerald L. Holmes (Illustrator)

The weather on Hank's West Texas ranch is hot and dry. So dry, in fact, that they've got to be on the lookout for prairie fires. So Hank bravely takes on the role of Head of Fire Safety and gets to work. But patrolling for fires is dull, and it's hard to do on an empty

stomach. Despite a minor culinary distraction, though, Hank through grit and determination is able to keep focused on the job. And it's a good thing he does, because sure enough, things on the ranch start to heat up....