Task Demands
Aside from putting out fires, firefighters also respond to calls for help in different scenarios. Another fact that is less known is that firefighters help more than individuals.
Not Simply Fires
As well as putting out fires, firefighters are also responsible for responding to hazardous materials, examining new structures, and responding to medical emergencies in their communities.
Reaction Time
In order to reach people in need of assistance as quickly as possible, the Colorado Springs Fire Department has actually provided staff with emergency situation response resources throughout the city. As a result, they can reach most locations in the city in 8 minutes, 90% to be precise.
Devices
A fire department’s equipment must be suitable for a variety of situations in order to offer assistance to people in need. The Colorado Springs Fire Department has 22 engine companies, 1 HazMat unit, 3 medical squads, and 1 heavy HazMat unit. Furthermore, they have 11 brush trucks for tackling fires in wild areas, a decontamination car for dangerous materials, an air supply truck, and a tube wagon for transporting personnel during emergencies.
Simply A Typical Day
It started out just like any other day for the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Little did they know that their day would turn into something strange and that rescue would go quite differently than they expected. Little did they know that their day would bring something pretty memorable.
A Call
CSFD received a call one day requesting assistance with some animals. A few minutes later, they were out to help. They didn’t realize this rescue was really that special. They needed to get there as quickly as possible to assist the bad animals.
Safety measures
Firefighters must follow certain safety measures if they are to help animals or save them. Animals have different behaviors and mannerisms, so they can respond differently if they are in danger. Some animals even become more aggressive when they feel threatened. That is why firemen have rules to follow to ensure the safety of the animal and theirs.
Always Prepared
Firefighters must be extremely cautious when approaching the situation with this in mind. No matter what the situation is, they need to make sure they are safe. Since this team did not know which animal they were assisting, they had to be prepared and mindful of everything.
No Concerns
Firemen were not very concerned about this particular job due to their experience. They had no idea what animals they would rescue, but they knew they could handle it.
Assessment
In no time at all, the group got on their truck and sped to the animals, who were trapped deep underneath some storm grate. If it rained, the animals would definitely be in trouble.
The Clock Is Ticking
The animals were not in immediate danger if it wasn’t going to rain. In addition to being in a deep and dark location, the enclosure was extremely cold, so it was imperative for the firefighters to hurry as soon as possible. Clearly, there was no time at all to waste and the firefighters needed to devise a plan.
Quick Thinking
The firefighters believed the trapped animals were pretty small since, despite the fact that the sewage system grate was not extremely deep, the animals were still unable to escape. It appeared the team would just need a couple of them to pull the animals out. As they prepared for the rescue, the firefighters began to work.
First Look
As the firefighters lifted the storm grate, the animals’ sobs from below were really clear and the team immediately realized the animals were babies. They questioned how they got there and what they were doing there.
No House
Firefighters were puzzled about how the small animals had gotten into the storm grate, as well as wondering where the animals’ mother might be.
Deserted
Despite the firemen’s best efforts, they still had no idea what type of animals were trapped in the drain. If there had been a mother or father around, it was quite possible that they would have spooked them away as they entered the drain.
