Firefighter/paramedics stay busy throughout their shift. When they are not responding to calls, they are completing required fire and EMS training, maintaining vehicles and equipment, participating in public education programs, conducting fire/safety inspections, conducting fire preplans, cleaning the fire station, and any other activities required to ensure they are ready to respond to any type of emergency at any time. During the evening hours, firefighters are allowed to watch TV, relax, and sleep unless they are responding to an emergency call.