In the roles and challenges of volunteer firefighters, we see the important role of volunteer firefighters in community safety. Volunteer firefighters are busy at the scene of a car accident. Car accident rescue has become one of the important tasks of firefighters, so they receive special training including cutting damaged vehicles. This dedication exists even when their salary or subsidies are limited. They are not only on the front line when facing fires, but also undertake a variety of tasks including car accident rescue, which are a great test of their physical and mental qualities.
The proportion of volunteer firefighters and the type of fire stations
Volunteer firefighters account for a large part of the US firefighting team, especially Class I and Class II fire stations, which are mainly composed of volunteer firefighters. The structural diagram of the volunteer fire station in Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania in 2005 and the photo of the team members show another side of this profession.
The Q&A column of the US Fire Department has discussed the issue of compensation for volunteer firefighters. Since volunteers account for as much as two-thirds of American firefighters and 87% of the fire stations in the country are volunteer types, this dedication to community safety is particularly precious in American society.
History and Current Status of Firefighting in the United States
The history of the United States can be traced back to the colonial era, or even earlier. During that period, the role of firefighters was almost entirely played by volunteers. Founding fathers such as Washington, Hamilton, Adams, and Hancock all wore uniforms and rushed to the scene of the fire. It was not until 1853 that the first professional fire department in the United States was established in Cincinnati, Ohio. In the early days, being a firefighter was considered a great honor, and not everyone could do it. In that era, firefighters not only did not receive a penny, but also had to bring their own firefighting tools. However, as time went by, the situation was very different.
Fire safety advice
So, in the hot summer season, here are some practical summer fire safety tips, I hope they can help you:
- Check electrical equipment regularly to ensure that it is in good condition and avoid fires caused by electrical short circuits.
- Properly manage flammable items such as paper, cloth, etc., and ensure that they are away from fire sources.
- When you are outdoors, especially in forests or grasslands, be sure to pay attention to fire safety and never throw cigarette butts or use open flames.
- Understand and comply with local fire safety regulations to ensure that you can respond quickly in an emergency.
- Prepare some basic firefighting equipment and facilities, such as fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, etc., so that you can respond in time when a fire occurs.
