Each year, over 90 firefighters lose their lives, and over 45,000 are injured in the line of duty. The firefighting profession has always been known as one of the most dangerous jobs in the world because of the risk of injury and death. This month, the Altamonte Springs Fire Department conducted training, which taught firefighters how to react when trapped in a fire.
Seconds count in a fire.
A wrong decision in a fire emergency can mean serious injury or death to the firefighter. This is the scariest part of their job and constant training in this area is essential.