Fire suppression
A fire burns due to the presence of three elements: fuel, oxygen and heat. This is often referred to as the See more

In a country with a comprehensive fire service, fire departments must be able to send firefighters to emergencies at any hour of day or night, … See more

A key difference between many countries' fire services is what the balance is between full-time and volunteer (or on-call) firefighters. In the United States and United Kingdom, large metropolitan fire departments are almost entirely made up of full-time … See more

A partial list of some equipment typically used by firefighters:
• Hand tools, such as
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Direct risks
Fires
To allow protection from the inherent risks of fighting fires, … See more

The expedient and accurate handling of fire alarms or calls are significant factors in the successful outcome of any incident. Fire department communications play a critical role in that successful outcome. Fire department communications include the methods by … See more

Although people have fought fires since there have been valuable things to burn, the first instance of organized professionals combating structural fires occurred in See more