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Yes, firefighters are very often in danger. It is part of the job.
Dangers include:
- risk of heart attack or other stress injuries
- traffic accidents on the way to an emergency or at a scene
- falling from high places
- being hit by flying debris or equipment
- smoke inhalation
- running out of air in the breathing apparatus
- getting burned or crushed in a fire
- contamination by contact with sick patients or HAZMAT
- occupational diseases (cancer, poisoning, pulmonary disease, etc)
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What some activities firefighters do?
Firefighters work to help those in danger. This can include people who have been in car accidents, people who have been burned from fires, and many other things.
Are firefighters exempt from the draft?
There hasent been a military draft since the Vietnam war but if they ever reinstated the draft firefighters would not be exempt
How many firefighters does it take to water forty achers?
How ever many you need
What is one thing to teach your children about firefighters?
Do not ever be afraid to ask a firefighter for help.
Can smoke smother fire?
Unfortunately not . Smoke is high level Carbon and thus ignites itself. A continuous and very real danger to firefighters.
What are the release dates for The Busy World of Richard Scarry - 1993 The Busiest Firefighters Ever Manuel of Mexico The Biggest Catch Ever 1-3?
The Busy World of Richard Scarry - 1993 The Busiest Firefighters Ever Manuel of Mexico The Biggest Catch Ever 1-3 was released on: USA: 20 March 1994
Are red oaks in danger?
Nothing is ever in danger . All you need to do is plant some more seeds, and the red oaks will come back! So, no. Nothing is ever in danger, like I said before .
Is the word firefighters a collective noun?
There is no standard collective noun for firefighters, in which case a noun that suits the situation can be used; for example a crew of firefighters, a squadron of firefighters, a team of firefighters, etc.
What is the plural possessive for firefighters?
The possessive form for the plural noun firefighters is firefighters'.
Who earns more suburban firefighters or Chicago firefighters?
In many cases suburban firefighters will make larger salaries then big city firefighters for several reason.
How many firefighters die ever year doing their jobs?
In the United States, about 110 (plus or minus) every year
Where in the US are nurses needed?
where ever danger calls
