Emily, and Proctor friends Hannah, Jenny and Kayla wanted to know...The better question is, what do we not do?
Following my father through his career as a firefighter, I thought that I would be doing a few things. First, I would be able to have perhaps the coolest job in the world. Second, I would be able to help people at perhaps a time of their greatest need. Last, I knew that it would not make me rich, yet it would pay the bills. What firefighters do cannot be easily answered. I guess that this is one of the reasons why I am putting this out to you.
For sure, we respond to protect life, property and the environment. This is done with Ambulances, Engines, Brush Breakers, Boats and Hazardous Materials Response. This includes everything from boo boo's and band aids to cardioversion... as well as diving and ice rescue, ongoing training till retirement, and cooking to courts. Oh yes... not only do we educate ourselves, but we also educate the public.
Some of the other things firefighters do can also be interesting. For instance, if you want to find someone to fix your house, stop by your local fire department. You are sure to find, plumbers and painters, roofers and electricians, and of course for your yard everyone is a landscaper.
Also, looking for directions, a good dinner or place to wet your whistle? Because as we care so much about you, not only will we tell you of the great spots, in younger years we have been known to meet you after our shift, just to be sure your safe and that you enjoy your visit...
Another thing that I am sure of, is that just because it may not be an emergency to us does not mean it is not to you. This being said, we are also very proficient in answering questions. Some of your questions may include things such as; Is the dump open today? Where is the paperboy? My refridgerator light is off, what should I do? What time is the ferry to Martha's Vineyard? Can you get my cat out of a tree? And yes, one time we were even called to see if we offer a dating service. So, when you call us for "educational" reasons, please be prepared for our answer, although sometimes you may not like it.
Although we do not have the proper license, we have also been know to be a taxi service. So, if you need your fix, have a tooth or headache, as well as having foreign substances stuck in places of your body in which you cannot retrive them, we will be kind enough to obligue you with a ride. Oh yes, please remember to be sure that you have insurance because our bill will be coming and I assure you that like the airlines, if you want first class treatment and a high classed ride to the hospital, you just may have to pay a little extra for this...
This being said, I am sure I have missed a few things. But in a nut shell, to answer your question, "What do firefighters do?," we do most anything. Notice I did not say everything, because if I did, we would be called nurses...
For sure, we respond to protect life, property and the environment. This is done with Ambulances, Engines, Brush Breakers, Boats and Hazardous Materials Response. This includes everything from boo boo's and band aids to cardioversion... as well as diving and ice rescue, ongoing training till retirement, and cooking to courts. Oh yes... not only do we educate ourselves, but we also educate the public.
Some of the other things firefighters do can also be interesting. For instance, if you want to find someone to fix your house, stop by your local fire department. You are sure to find, plumbers and painters, roofers and electricians, and of course for your yard everyone is a landscaper.
Also, looking for directions, a good dinner or place to wet your whistle? Because as we care so much about you, not only will we tell you of the great spots, in younger years we have been known to meet you after our shift, just to be sure your safe and that you enjoy your visit...
Another thing that I am sure of, is that just because it may not be an emergency to us does not mean it is not to you. This being said, we are also very proficient in answering questions. Some of your questions may include things such as; Is the dump open today? Where is the paperboy? My refridgerator light is off, what should I do? What time is the ferry to Martha's Vineyard? Can you get my cat out of a tree? And yes, one time we were even called to see if we offer a dating service. So, when you call us for "educational" reasons, please be prepared for our answer, although sometimes you may not like it.
Although we do not have the proper license, we have also been know to be a taxi service. So, if you need your fix, have a tooth or headache, as well as having foreign substances stuck in places of your body in which you cannot retrive them, we will be kind enough to obligue you with a ride. Oh yes, please remember to be sure that you have insurance because our bill will be coming and I assure you that like the airlines, if you want first class treatment and a high classed ride to the hospital, you just may have to pay a little extra for this...
This being said, I am sure I have missed a few things. But in a nut shell, to answer your question, "What do firefighters do?," we do most anything. Notice I did not say everything, because if I did, we would be called nurses...
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Cappy, I believe we have created a monster, less then 24 hours ago you didn't know what a blog was, and now you have 3 entries. Tell the girls we are sorry for taking their Dad away.
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