Fire hydrants provide an instant water supply to firefighters, as underground, the hydrant is connected to a series of pipes. These pipes lead to the water supply main. To use the fire hydrant, the...
Category: Firefighter Knowledge
A fire has just started in your home. You quickly evacuate and call the fire department. They arrive in short order and then begin…breaking into your house? Can firefighters really do that? The...
Our pets mean everything to us, with many people regarding pets as part of the family. That’s why it’s so heartbreaking to find your pet stuck in a perilous situation. Whether it’s the...
Fire engine, fire truck. The terms may seem interchangeable to you, but did you know that depending on which you say, you’re referring to two different vehicles? It’s true! So...
A flashlight is a tool that many of us might take for granted. However, firefighters know that a flashlight is far more important in their day-to-day lives. They light the way in emergencies to...
Does your firefighting schedule have you working one day on and then off for two or three days? If so, then you might find that your wallet has nothing but figurative flies in it by the end...
