1. Testing trees for how dry they are
   Rescues
2. Forest fires
   Finding water sources for the station

Wildlands firefighters often have large, dangerous jobs to tackle with forest fires that can spread very quickly. It's easy for these types of blazes to get out of hand very fast and do a lot of damage.

1. Give out fire alarms
   Create material on why fires may start
2. Allow visitors to tour the station
   Give fire safety education talks

Fire safety is an important skill to learn for everyone in the world. While firefighters are experts in their field, they are also the perfect candidates for teaching those in their districts or communities how to stay safe.

1. Keeping up with the latest news on fire safety
   Fire alarm system repairs
2. Cleaning tasks
   Online safety courses

The fire station needs to be cleaned since so many utilize it! Often, when not on the scene you can catch the firefighters taking care of their temporary living quarters.

1. Check of all of your equipment.
   Meet with your fire chief.
2. Ensure that others know that you've started your shift.
   Clean your bunk.

As a firefighter, you'll need to rely on your equipment when you're in the field. If you don't check your equipment before each shift, it could really affect how you perform in the field and risk your safety as well.

1. Emergency Task Force
   Radiology Department
2. Canine Unit
   Special Operations

The Special Operations unit does a lot that regular firefighters are not quite required to do. For example, some fire stations have bomb squads while others can have water rescue teams.

1. Work on the fire engines
   Send documents to the Chief of Police daily
2. Communicate with the head of state on all issues
   Manage all the workings in the department

A fire chief has a big job that requires making sure that everything in the fire department is going smoothly. This includes the firefighters, paperwork, maintenance and cleaning that must happen on a day-to-day basis.

1. True
2. False

When duty calls as a firefighter, it can come at any time of the day. It's the firefighter's job to be prepared at all times when they are on their shift. It's important to be able to get to the scene of the incident as quickly and efficiently as possible.

1. An SOS signal
   To get inside locked buildings
2. Gathering data on a fire
   Reviving someone

A PASS device sends out a signal for help when in a dangerous situation. It is a device that is worn by a firefighter to ensure their safety when fighting a blaze.

1. Bad weather
   No sleep
2. The possibility of injury
   All of the above

In any emergency profession, there is a possibility of witnessing injured or deceased individuals as well as the risk of those factors happening to you as well. A firefighter may have to work through the night with little sleep in stormy weather.

1. Removing furniture
   Busting through doors
2. Tearing down walls
   All of the above

If a person is trapped somewhere, firefighters may have to tear down walls or other objects that could be blocking the way. This is another reason why physical fitness is important for a firefighter.

1. Administer first aid and emergency medical care
   Call the ambulance
2. Bring them to the fire station
   Take them to the hospital themselves

As in any emergency situation, a firefighter's job is to administer emergency care to any injured person they come across. Firefighters are trained in emergency medical techniques for this specific situation.

1. Reinforcement of traffic violations
   Accidents caused by severe weather
2. Rescues
   Medical Emergencies

Rescues are a large part of a firefighter's job as well. Often, they're called out to car accidents and other incidents where the Jaws of Life are required to be used.

1. Completing your computer work
   Attending meetings on time
2. Sleeping on the job
   Arriving half an hour early

Being early to your shift is extra beneficial as a fireman, as it gives you a chance to get the rundown on what happened the night before. You never know when you might need to know some of the information that only the firemen on that shift would know.

1. An area filled with too much heat
   A large amount of carbon dioxide
2. An explosive growth of fire
   A group of firefighters that arrive to the scene later

Backdrafts are something that a firefighter has to be aware of. They take place when a fire that is oxygen-deprived gets a dose of oxygen that sends it into an explosion.

1. How your bunk should look when your shift is over
   The type of food you can eat
2. Restrictions on your appearance
   Where you store your equipment

There is a restriction on looks for good reason; they're in place to keep you safe. For example, long hair could be dangerous for firefighters in the field, so it may be required that you cut it to a certain length.

1. Members of the community
   Charities
2. Construction companies and contractors
   The police

The police and firefighters find themselves on most of the same emergencies. They have a good relationship that is important to be maintained in order to get their job done.

1. A term used for firefighters who complete rescues
   A term of endearment for the dogs at the station
2. A device used to free people
   The remnants of a structure that has been devastated by the flames

The Jaws of Life are important to a firefighter's job as they can save someone's life. They are most often used in the case of car crashes where the people involved are trapped inside.

1. Practice fire drills
   Meet with other fire stations
2. Promoting safety
   All of the above

Fire drills are important for everyone to practice, especially firefighters. They have to know exactly what they are doing, as they are the professionals that save our lives. It's also important to teach other people your skills to remain sharp.

1. Insulation
   Covering individuals on the scene who were rescued from a fire
2. Cooling down the fire
   The mattresses in the fire station

Foam is used to cool down the fire so that it is easier to tackle the blaze. Unlike the water, the foam coats the area, making it harder for the fire to get through and keep growing.

1. Positive Pressure Ventilation
   Pressurized Pump Vent
2. Perpendicular Pump Ventilation
   Planned Practice Vehicle

PPV is important to firefighters because it can help them put out the fire a lot faster than usual. It influences the ventilation of the fire and in some way, attacks it.

1. The connection from the water supply to the fire
   A type of building layout
2. A position within the fire station
   A term used for the first firefighter to enter a building

A forward lay is one of the many techniques used to fight a fire. Others include the reverse lay, which is the opposite, and the split lay is another alternative.

1. They are unpaid.
   They are in training.
2. They are senior firefighters.
   They are on call.

Retained firefighters are firefighters who are on call. This type of position doesn't require the individual to be at the fire station when they are on call, but they have to live very close to the station in order to qualify.

1. True
2. False

This is true. A firefighter's job is a lot more than just fighting fires. Often when they're not fighting fires, they're at the station doing their paperwork and filing reports.

1. A fire truck carrying water
   Another word for the police
2. A device for busting down doors
   The head firefighter on a job

Did you know that there are different types of fire trucks? A tanker is the fire truck that carries the water rather than the equipment. The fire engine is the one that brings the equipment, most importantly, the ladders.

1. Editing papers
   Pouring concrete
2. Working in a team
   Washing dogs

Teamwork is very important for firefighters, as they always have to work together to efficiently fight a fire. One person can't tackle blazes alone!

1. 24 hours
   8 hours
2. 15 hours
   12 hours

Typically, a firefighter will work a shift of 24 hours, which would then be followed by 48 hours off. During their shift, they would not go home, but instead live at the fire station for the time being.

1. Bravery
   Empathy
2. Independence
   Humility

One defining trait of a firefighter is their bravery. It takes true courage to be able to go inside a burning building or other dangerous situation to save the lives of others.

1. Great vision and hearing
   Previous experience in rescues
2. A college level education
   Being trained in first aid and CPR

You need to rely on your senses as a firefighter. Good eyesight and hearing can help you in any situation, but especially in a situation as dangerous as a fire.

1. Learn the history of firefighting
   Understand the dangers of the job
2. Know how to wire a fire alarm
   Keep themselves fit

Staying fit is not only good for your health, but it's important for firefighters due to the physical work that is required. There is a lot of lifting and physical exertion that firefighters have to go through on a daily basis.

1. 12-18 weeks
   10 months
2. 3 years
   20-25 days

12 - 18 weeks is the typical amount of time it takes to become a firefighter. However, as you progress throughout your career, you can take courses and training in other areas to advance your knowledge and skills.

1. To travel with the crew as backup
   To send emergency calls to the station
2. To manage a few stations in the area
   To report to the police chief

A battalion chief is the lowest of the chiefs in firefighting, but they have command over multiple fire stations in an area. They are also the highest commanders of the firefighters on the scene of a fire or emergency.

1. Water
   Groceries
2. Dogs
   Ladders

The firetruck is mostly in use for the ladders. It's the vehicle that you'll see the firefighters grabbing their equipment from when they get to a scene, not the one that you'll see them using to put the fires out.

1. Take care of the vehicles
   Give fire safety talks at schools
2. Make repairs around the fire station
   Sound the alarm when calls come in

The fire trucks are extremely important to keep up with. That's why the fire engineer is tasked with the upkeep and maintenance of all of the vehicles. Often, they'll also be the drivers in an emergency.

1. True
2. False

This is false. All you need to qualify for the position is to be 18 years old and have a driver's license. Of course, there are tests that you'll have to pass in order to make sure that you are fit for the job.

1. Projecting how fast the fire is spreading
   Mapping out a burning building
2. Finding the worst affected parts of a burning building
   Searching for people or animals

When tackling a blaze, there is always a chance that someone could be trapped inside. These devices make it easier to scan and find them before it is too late.