Post by chuckconners on Dec 21, 2020 2:58:53 GMT
When the fire alarm sounds at the station, everyone springs into action. Firefighters must respond as quickly as possible to fires and medical calls. Physical stamina is needed to climb ladders, carry hoses, break down doors, operate pumps, set up hydraulic jacks and open fire hydrants. Firefighters also assist police with search and rescue operations. Exhaustion, dehydration, smoke inhalation and muscle strain may occur, especially when a rash of fires break out. Firefighters may be injured when handling emergency situations, such as extricating an accident victim inside a mangled car along a busy freeway. Firefighters may be emotionally traumatized if they were unable to save people trapped in a burning house.