Whether it´s a fire, an accident, a medical emergency, or some other type of catastrophe, firefighters are trained to handle almost any situtation that comes their way.
Physical fitness is critical to performing well in an emergency. fires aren´t easy to fight. before the flames die down, a firefighter may have to handle large hoses that carry heavily pressurized water, run up flights of stairs, lomb ladders, and rescue people or pets.
Even though those tasks are hard enough all by themselves, firefighters must do them while wearing heavy protective gear and equipment.
Fighting fires isn´t the only thing that firefighters do. Hazardous materials, floods, earthquakes, terrorism, medical emergencies, and accidents also get the trucks roling from the firehouse. In addition, firefighters are often called upon to rescue people and animals that need help -including cats stuck in trees.
Day or night, when the call comes, firefighters answer immediately. That´s why firefighters generally work in 24-hour shifts and sometimes sleep at the fire station at least a couple of nights a week.
Some firefighters also visit schools and provide programs on safety and fire prevention.
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