How dangerous is a fireman's job?

As a profession related to the safety of people's lives and property, the work of firefighters is full of risks. Firefighters need to carry out fire fighting and search and rescue work in high temperature environment, and there are many dangers hidden behind firefighters' work.

Below I will list four aspects to illustrate the dangers of firefighters' work:

First, the harm of high temperature environment to the body.

Firefighters need to carry out fire fighting and search and rescue work in the environment of high temperature and high temperature smoke. Long-term exposure to such an environment will lead to the decline of physical endurance and heatstroke of firefighters.

Second, the threat of various toxins to firefighters.

At the scene of the fire, there are all kinds of harmful substances, and the toxins produced by smoke in the fire are quite complicated, including carbon oxides, chlorides, animal and vegetable oils and so on. Firefighters may directly inhale these harmful substances, causing physical injury and even poisoning.

Third, unpredictable building structure is also a danger to firefighters.

In the task of fire fighting and rescue, the building structure, building materials and equipment may be unpredictable and changeable, posing a threat to the safety of firefighters.

Fourth, sports injuries.

Firefighters need to carry out heavy physical activities in fire fighting and rescue tasks, such as climbing stairs, carrying equipment and rescuers. Long-term continuous high-intensity exercise may bring different degrees of stress and damage to firefighters' bodies.

The following is a case that a firefighter encountered at work:

When a fire broke out in a high-rise building in a city, the fire department sent a fire brigade to the scene immediately after receiving the alarm. The fire is fierce, and firefighters need to climb to a building tens of meters high to carry out fire fighting and rescue work. In the process of extinguishing the fire, the firemen encountered a sudden fire, and all the surrounding floors were swallowed up. The firemen were trapped in the fire and could not escape.

After other firefighters found it, they immediately carried out emergency rescue, rescued it with high-altitude rescue equipment and sent it to the hospital for treatment. Although the fireman survived, his face, arms and chest were severely burned and needed long-term treatment and rehabilitation.

This case reflects the dangers faced by firefighters in their work. Firefighters need to work under various dangerous factors such as high temperature, smoke, toxic gas and building collapse. In such an environment, firefighters need to maintain a high degree of vigilance and professionalism to ensure that they can complete their work safely and effectively. Therefore, the work of firefighters is a challenging and dangerous occupation, which requires a high degree of professionalism and physical fitness.

Summary:

Firefighters' work is very risky, especially at the scene of the fire. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the safety awareness of firefighters, improve the fire control mechanism, perform their duties better on the premise of ensuring the safety of firefighters and ensure the safety of people's lives and property.