Question

5 responsibilities to becoming a firefighter

Answer 1

Here are five core responsibilities that come with being a firefighter, with a brief explanation of each:

1. Emergency response and fire suppression
- Quickly respond to alarms, control and extinguish fires, and perform search-and-rescue to protect people and property.

2. Emergency medical care
- Provide first aid, CPR, and often basic or advanced life support as many firefighters are also EMTs/paramedics.

3. Rescue operations and hazardous response
- Conduct vehicle extrications, high-angle and confined-space rescues, and respond to hazardous materials incidents safely.

4. Fire prevention and public education
- Inspect buildings for fire hazards, enforce codes, investigate causes, and teach fire safety to schools and community groups.

5. Training, equipment maintenance, and readiness
- Maintain physical fitness and certifications, participate in drills, keep apparatus and gear inspected and operational, and complete incident documentation.

If you meant “five steps to become a firefighter” instead, tell me and I’ll list those.