Before heading out to combat a blaze, firefighters must suit up in protective gear to ensure that they don't fall victim to the scorching heat of the flames. When training, firefighters learn about the protective gear they wear, obtaining information on what each piece of clothing is designed to do and what materials go into creating each garment. Firefighters also commonly practice quickly putting on these protective pieces to ensure that they can get out of the firehouse and to the inferno quickly.
Fire behaves in mysterious and unpredictable ways. Firefighters learn the basics of fire behavior in training to ensure that they can respond effectively and safely to fire. By acquiring information on how flames will likely behave, firefighters can more effectively avoid flames.
Building construction plays a large part in determining how a structure will react to fire. Firefighter trainees gather information on an assortment of building materials and learn about the potential dangers of each. This information helps the firefighters quickly and effectively develop fire response plans when faced with a fire.
There is an assortment of ways to effectively put out a fire. Firefighter trainees learn about all of these methods spanning from how to use a simple fire extinguisher to how to operate a high powered fire hose. While some fires will not be tamed, others give in to extinguishing attempts rather easily. By learning about different ways to extinguish a fire, and how each way can effectively accomplish the job, firefighters can ensure that they are ready to put out any extinguishable fire.
When a victim is trapped in a flaming building, firefighters must know how to rapidly gain access to the building and free the victim. When training, firefighters learn about the tools used to enter buildings that are on fire as well as what techniques they can use to quickly and safety gain this entry. These tools and techniques ensure that firefighters stay as safe as possible when tending to victims.
While the primary job of a firefighter is not to treat victims, they must know how to effectively move victims from dangerous situations without injuring them. In training, firefighters learn how to deal with victims and move them safely. These techniques help ensure that the victim makes it out of the fiery building with as few injuries as possible.