What does a firefighter do when they aren’t responding to emergency calls?

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.

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1. What should I do when I’m driving and an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens operating is behind me?
2. Why does a fire engine come when I call 911 for an ambulance?
3. What is happening when an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens operating turns them off and slows down?
4. How should I dispose of unused prescription medicines?
5. How come I see firefighters shopping at the grocery store?
6. What does a firefighter do when they aren’t responding to emergency calls?
7. What type of fire extinguisher should I purchase for my home?
8. What should I know about smoke alarms?
9. What does it mean when my smoke alarm is chirping every minute or so?