| When we were young, we look up to our | | | | do is to assess the situation. Most of the time, |
| favorite superheroes. For us, nothing can beat | | | | the firefighters need to enter the building in order |
| them. As we grow, we figured out that these | | | | to control the flame. It is also necessary in most |
| heroes do not exist. They are just products of | | | | cases to stop the fuel source. |
| somebody's creative mind. However, we never | | | | 3. Rescuing Victims |
| find the truth dismaying. In fact, it is fun to | | | | This is another reason why fire fighters need to |
| imagine that someone like Superman can come to | | | | enter a burning establishment. Victims need help |
| our rescue when we need him. | | | | as soon as possible. In times like this, they need |
| Although these fictional characters do not exist, | | | | to be quick and cautious at the same time. They |
| we know that we can count on real heroes when | | | | have to act fast because the longer it takes |
| we need them. Among these heroes are the fire | | | | them to rescue the victim; the slimmer the |
| fighters. Risking their lives for the sake of others | | | | chance becomes. They also have to act with |
| is how their regular day goes. Their job is more | | | | cautious because they are unsure of the stability |
| than riding humongous fire trucks, wearing safety | | | | of the building. They are also unaware of the |
| gear, and holding up fire hoses. Their jobs, literally | | | | other possible danger they will come their way. |
| puts their lives at risk. | | | | 4. Look after their fellow fire fighters |
| Here are five of the reasons why their jobs are | | | | They have to look after each other as well. |
| no easy tasks: | | | | Before the head of the fire fighting team sends |
| 1. Fire fighting | | | | his men in the area, he must brief them quickly. |
| Putting out the flames is one of their major goals. | | | | He should provide information to orient the fire |
| Again, this is not done by simply turning the fire | | | | fighters of the situation. In addition, they also |
| hose on. They have to ventilate the burning | | | | provide support group and communication device |
| building. Often, civilians misconstrue this step. | | | | to keep everyone updated with the operation. |
| Some thinks that the fire fighters are deliberately | | | | 5. Attend to civilians who need medical attention |
| destroying the establishment because they break | | | | When they get to a victim, they should know |
| the windows and create holes on roofs and floors. | | | | how to handle him properly. They should be able |
| Since most of the public are not aware of this, it | | | | to respond to the immediate needs of the victim |
| remains a part of the fire fighters' duties to | | | | correctly. |
| explain it to them. Aside from that, firefighters | | | | Being a firefighter is tough. That is why people |
| also spend some time educating the community | | | | who want to enter this type of profession have |
| about fire prevention and other related issues. | | | | to undergo rigid training. They have to learn how |
| 2. Enter a burning establishment | | | | to put the safety of others first as well. |
| When they reach the scene, the first thing they | | | | |
