Firefighters work for 24 hours at a time, but not all that time is spent responding to emergencies. There is cleaning and maintenance to be done at the Fire Stations.
Firefighters purchase and prepare their own meals daily.
Every business and school in the Authority jurisdiction is inspected for fire and other safety hazards every year. Most firefighters serve on a special team or committee requiring extra study, preparation of policies and procedures, and equipment specifications. Fire personnel conduct safety presentations and station tours when requested. Firefighters are also required to exercise every day to keep in shape for the rigors of responding to emergencies. Several routine activities are illustrated below.