EMERGENCY SERVICES Firefighting

History People used fires to cooked food warm themselves Soften metals to make useful shapes However this fires had a potential to kill and injured them and destroy their homes, crops and livestock. Fires started in one building could and often spread to the next building and beyond until most or all adjacent buildings were destroyed.

History Villages, towns and citizen has keep a ladder long enough to reach the roof and containers (buckets or barrels) of water to extinguish any uncontrollable fires. It was during this time that PA. Franklin has organize citizens began to fire companies and fire departments to protect them from the ravages of fire. Fires. Volunteer firefighters were found in communities to fight

Key Figures Every year, fires take many lives and destroy billions of dollars worth of property. Fire fighters help protect people and property. Fire fighters put out fires, which is not as simple as it may sound. Fighting fires is dangerous and complex, and it takes organization and teamwork. Fire fighters also save people who are trapped in burning buildings.

Key Figures They treat people who are hurt or ill, both at fires and in other situations. In fact, most calls that firefighters respond to involve medical emergencies. Fire fighting is dangerous work. During a fire, floors can cave in and walls can topple. Flames and smoke can burn or kill. Fire fighters may come in contact with poisonous gases or other hazardous materials. To protect themselves, fire fighters wear protective gear which can be heavy and hot. In between alarms, fire fighters must clean and repair their equipment. They practice fire fighting skills, and they may perform fire inspections. They exercise to keep fit.

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