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Boots Hanson, a native of Houston, has lived with adventure all his life. At age 17, Boots enlisted in the U.S. Navy's Submarine Service. During the World War II, Boots served in the Pacific aboard the Nautilus SS-168. He was introduced to oil well firefighting through his avocation as a race car driver.
It was at the old Arrowhead Speedway in Houston that he met "Red" Adair, fellow speed boat and car racer, and friend for more than 20 years until business disagreements severed the relationship.
He has fought oil and gas well disasters of all types in virtually all places where energy is produced. The experience and knowledge to control wild wells safely, efficiently and with concern for the environment has helped catapult Boot & Coots to the head of their field. | 