Firefighting 101: How Firefighters Put Out Fires
Did you know that, in the United States, firefighters respond to a fire every 23 seconds? That’s over 1.3 million fires per year. But how do firefighters know how to extinguish the flames and keep us safe? It all starts with understanding the fire triangle and...How Firefighters Put Out Wildfires: Step by Step
Wildfires are natural circumstances that can have devastating consequences for communities and ecosystems. While they are a part of many ecosystems, they can also seriously threaten human safety. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, nearly 85% of...How Firefighters Ventilate a Room
Ventilation is an integral part of firefighting, as it helps to remove the heat, smoke, and other dangerous gases from a burning building. When ventilation is used correctly, it often takes less time to put out a fire, and it can also help protect the building from...Controlled Burn: Why Do Firefighters Start Fires to Fight Fires?
Did you know that firefighters use fire to prevent future wildfires or forest fires? This tactic is called controlled burning. But it’s not as simple as just lighting a match. Trained professionals must carefully plan and monitor a controlled burn to ensure they...Why Do Firefighters Dig Trenches for Forest Fires?
2022 has been particularly active for wildfires, with 64,100 wildfires affecting 7.3 million acres as of December 2, 2022. Alarmingly, nearly half of those acres were in Alaska alone. Wildfires can be incredibly destructive, but firefighters have ways to stop them....