Aside from fighting fires, are there other duties required of firefighters?
While the main duty of a firefighter is to fight fires, there are many other tasks included in the job description. Firefighters provide emergency services for natural disasters, gas pipe explosions, bomb threats, and hazardous waste spills. In these situations, basic medical care may be administered by firefighters. In addition, firefighters conduct fire safety inspections, and offer educational seminars to community groups and schools.
