Firefighter Safety

The importance of safety in the Fire Service

Fire safety is very important in the field of fire fighting. Safety needs to be respected by everyone who works together or else something can go wrong. Firefighter safety is an essential part of the job. Some of the safety precautions used by departments are intended to prevent firefighters from injuring themselves and to protect their lives. In this essay I will talk about the importance of using SCBA and the importance of maintaining team integrity when fighting fire or any other incident firefighters are faced with. I will also mention the importance of maintaining a good health to be able to perform your job safely.

One of the most important equipment issued to firefighters is there self contain breathing apparatus. This equipment protects the respiratory system from inhalation burns as well as
We have been taught that a firefighter should not enter a hazardous atmosphere by themselves working as team not only makes the job easier but is a good way to keep on eye on each other. If you become injured you have someone their too help you out. Being alert of your surrounding is a also away to stay safe when working in the fire department because your are surrounded by danger situations. Firefighters should maintain situational awareness because it will help you make the right decision that may safe your life. Risk management is important to consider when dealing with safety. It is important to evaluate the situation you are getting into to make the right decision if it’s worth the risk the you are going to take. As a new firefighter you might be to excited and urging to make a difference that you might not realize the risk you are getting into. It’s important for you safety to listen and take advice from veteran firefighter because they have the experience to do the right