Firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations. They oversee the evacuation of the endangered premises and ensure victims are rescued and taken care of by the appropriate professionals. Once the premises are clear of victims, they ensure the fire is extinguished, compliant with health and safety regulations. They also regulate the clean-up of the scene and assess the damage.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Responding to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other emergencies;
(b) Controlling and extinguishing fires using manual and power equipment and fire-fighting chemicals;
(c) Fighting special types of fires and using special equipment in industrial establishments;
(d) Rescuing people from burning buildings and accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations;
(e) Preventing or limiting the spread of dangerous substances in case of fires or accidents;
(f) Informing the public about fire prevention.