Firefighting is trying to prevent the spread of and extinguish significant unwanted fires in buildings, vehicles, woodlands, etc. A firefighter does the firefighting by working to suppresses fires and performs rescues to protect lives, property and the environment. Firefighters may provide other services to their communities.
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