There are more than 900,000 fire apparatus responses to fires, medical, and other emergencies. Being a firefighter can be a very dangerous job when it comes to illness and injury. Being a firefighter has a lot of risks and different requirements for each state. Firefighters...
A firefighter’s job is not an easy one. To be worthy of being called a firefighter, one must expect to be put through strenuous tasks, mentally, physically and emotionally. On a regular basis, such people are expected to put out tremendous fires at the risk...
Professional firefighters perform a vital role in our society. They protect the rule of law, ensure our safety and provide assistance in emergencies and it is a strenuous and unique occupation due to the high levels of stress and risk involved as well as the...
There have been many great advancements in the past 15 years that have helped improve firefighter efficiency and most importantly, firefighter’s health and safety. The fire service is constantly evolving in order to facilitate a safer working environment. Before the invention of many technological advancements,...
When you think about a firefighter, the first thing that comes to mind is that classic movie like cene of a team putting out a fire in a building and saving everyone. But actually, a firefighter’s job is much more than that. In order to...
Where does safety start? Safety is not just a poster, it’s not just something we say to each other at the beginning of every shift. Safety is a requirement that affects every aspect of the fire department. You not only have to be safe at...
Firefighters as we know them today are seen as highly skilled, trusted, and well-respected individuals in all communities on the planet. They are known for putting their lives in danger for the safety of others. The occupation that is known as firefighting as existed for...
Every career, club, and organization has its own type of community that defines it. A discourse community is defined as, “the focus of texts and languages, genres and lexis that enable members throughout the world to maintain their goals, regulate their membership, and communicate efficiently...
An incident action plan is vital in all emergency situations such as fire emergency. The incident action plan will help the commander and the firefighters implement strategies for faster and more effective response to fire emergencies. Basically, the incident action plan should include specific operational...