Firemen Do Well Trained and Hard Work
He not only fights fires
; he also has to rescue and take care of the sick and injured, execute fire prevention techniques
, extinguish the existing fire, deal with chemical spillages, and work collaboratively with the local community, medical service, and police to bring the scene of fire under control. Firefighting is not just extinguishing fires; it calls for attending to medical emergencies, taking necessary precautions to stop the spreading of fire, making timely decisions to save life and materials, educating the public to assist in the firefighting activities, and much more. They are taught to use the various firefighting tools
, self-prevention techniques, managing harmful materials, inspecting buildings and public places for the possibilities of fire and the measures required in the cases of fire, caring for the injured and rescuing victims from burning vehicles or buildings, building codes applicable to each station, preparing for calamities either natural or manmade, dealing with road accident fires, scientific study of fire and chemicals related to fire, spreading awareness among the general public about the preventive and emergency measures, etc.
A fireman's job is unique. He not only fights fires; he also has to rescue and take care of the sick and injured, execute fire prevention techniques, extinguish the existing fire, deal with chemical spillages, and work collaboratively with the local community, medical service, and police to bring the scene of fire under control. This requires him to possess great amounts of physical endurance and stamina and the willingness to work hard to save humanity and its possessions from the dangers of fire. As every fire scene is a crime scene, the firemen must have undergone professional training to tackle each and every situation that may arise in such scenes.
Firefighting is not just extinguishing fires; it calls for attending to medical emergencies, taking necessary precautions to stop the spreading of fire, making timely decisions to save life and materials, educating the public to assist in the firefighting activities, and much more. That is why firefighting training becomes imperative for every fireman. Apart from courage to be in such a hazardous profession, an individual must have commitment towards society, patience to handle panicked and distraught victims, and a strong mind and body to withstand even the most heartbreaking scenes and extreme physical strain. Firefighting training aims at developing all these qualities in a professional way by providing psychological and practical education in firefighting techniques and handling the general public in a fire scene. They are taught to use the various firefighting tools, self-prevention techniques, managing harmful materials, inspecting buildings and public places for the possibilities of fire and the measures required in the cases of fire, caring for the injured and rescuing victims from burning buildings or vehicles, building codes applicable to each station, preparing for calamities either natural or manmade, dealing with road accident fires, scientific study of fire and chemicals related to fire, spreading awareness among the general public about the preventive and emergency measures, etc. Training prepares them for facing any kind of fire emergencies and handling dangerous substances and situations with a professional mindset.
A fireman's job is not a tension-free one; nor is it devoid of risks. Loss of life or serious burns and injuries that leave them immobilized for the rest of their lives is a reality in the career of a fireman. Most of the times, fire scenes are near death situations that require utmost care, hard work, training, physical strength, and readiness to attend to any need of the victims even at the risk of one's own life. No fireman will stay away from his duty even if what they are supposed to save is a cat or dog; it is also a valuable life for some people who treat their pets as their own children, and the fireman must have the same attitude to any victi