Firefighters

Firefighters

Introduction Have you ever heard a fire truck racing to a fire? Firefighters put out fires and save lives. They help keep fires from starting. They teach people about fire safety.

What Makes Fire Burn Fires need air to burn. They also need fuel. Some kinds of fuel are wood and oil. The more fuel, the hotter the fire will be. But even a candle flame burns very hot.

Kinds of Fires Firefighters put out fires in houses and tall buildings. They also fight forest fires. They must be ready to put out many kinds of fires.

Firefighting Tools Firefighters use many different tools. They use hoses to spray water or foam on fires. They break down doors with axes. They use ladders to reach high places.

Smoke masks protect firefighters from smoke. Fans move smoke from rooms. Fire extinguishers can put out small fires.