Fire Science

Fire Science

Over the past sixty years, fire departments have been playing a significant role in the community. Fire departments provide routinely emergency medical services, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response. Some fire departments have gone so far as to change their name to reflect broadened role in society.

The Role of the Fire Department in the Community

The role played by firefighters has been changing over the past few years. The department that responds to alarms is particularly known as Suppression. This name came at the time when the department was simply known as a fire department. The role of the ...