Fire fighting apparatus is also different than an ambulance making the responsibilities of fire fighters different that those of an ambulance crew. Since fire engines come in different shapes and sizes the jobs of fire fighters tend to depend on which piece of apparatus they are using, here are the most common types. Pumper trucks, are the ones with the big pumps that carry a lot of hose. Ladder trucks have large ladders on them, some reaching over 100 feet. Last are rescue trucks most often used for some kind of rescue this truck carries the Jaws of Life along with other rescue equipment, used at accidents.
Fire fighting is tone of the most dangerous jobs, whether it is volunteer or paid.
The potential for different types of emergencies is ever increasing in today s world, so today s fire fighter must be prepared to respond to almost anything, from fire, to auto accidents, to rescuing a kitty from the tree. Although not all fire fighters have specialized jobs some do, depending on what type of Fire Company the fire fighter is involved with. The types of fire companies are Engine companies, Truck companies, rescue companies, and some specialized companies like forest fire companies or hazardous material companies. Engine company fire fighters are the people that go inside the burning buildings to put the fire out from the inside. Truck companies are the fire fighters that work with the ladders on the outside of the buildings putting the fire out from the outside.