What do firefighters do?
More Than Flames
What do firefighters do?
When something's on fire and people need help, who shows up in a big red truck with lights flashing and sirens wailing? Firefighters. But here's the thing: most of their job isn't what you think.
Yes, firefighters put out fires — that's the famous part. They wear heavy fireproof coats and pants, boots that won't melt, helmets to protect their heads, and they carry hoses that blast water at flames hot enough to cook metal. A house fire can reach 1,000 degrees. The gear keeps them safe while they run inside.
