Beijing, 10 November 2021 (TDI): China celebrated Firefighting Day on 9th November. The day marks a celebration to pay a tribute to firefighting professionals for their perilous work and sacrifices. It commemorates those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Firefighting: Compassion and Valiance
Firefighting is the most selfless job in which the firemen endanger their lives to rescue people trapped in the fire. The job entails the prevention of the spread of fire. Firefighters quench notable unwanted blazes in buildings, vehicles, and forests. They extinguish fires to protect lives, property, and the surroundings.
Firefighters: Epitome of Selflessness
Firefighters typically undergo a high degree of technical and diverse training. For basic firefighting training, knowledge of the causes of fire is mandatory; along with prevention and firefighting techniques to minimize the risk and mitigate the emergency situation. Firefighters are trained to provide immediate first aid to fire victims in emergencies.
Chinese Fire Brigade
The fire brigade of China is one of the largest and state of the art fire department in Asia. Firefighters undergo comprehensive and highly helpful realistic training by using fire simulators. The training equips the firemen to quickly manage diverse blazing scenarios. The training simulations involve scenarios comprising high-rise buildings, collapsed apartment buildings, tunnels, and outside areas that include an aircraft, a ship, and a chemical hub.
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