In people who told firemen had books?

It seems like you might be asking about a situation where people told firemen they had books. To help me understand your question better, could you please rephrase it?

For example, are you asking:

* What situations would cause people to tell firemen they had books?

* What happened after people told firemen they had books?

* Are there any specific stories or events where people told firemen they had books?

Please provide more context so I can give you a helpful answer.