Firefighters Other Responsibilities
Firefighters are not constantly fighting fires, of course. To do so would mean exhaustion, mistakes and injury. When on duty and not combating a blaze, fire men can be found practicing training techniques, working out to maintain top physical fitness, and studying for medical exams, along with many other activities.
Firefighters also have to keep their equipment in outstanding shape – this means regular cleaning and maintenance. Firefighting isn't all about physical efforts either; like any job there are copious amounts of paperwork that must be attended to.