FOR CLASS 7 STUDENTS

1. Role of fire brigade
Fireman duties

2. A fireman is charged with duties ranging from saving lives to keeping firefighting equipment clean. At a moment's notice, a fireman must be
ready to perform job functions such as rescuing people or animals from burning or collapsed buildings, fighting fires and providing emergency
medical assistance.
Firemen also work with police, providing general assistance at accident and crime scenes. Firemen who aid in controlling and extinguishing
forest fires sometimes parachute into areas vehicles can't reach and assist in creating and maintaining fire lines. Other common duties include:
 Carrying hoses
 Climbing ladders
 Hooking hoses up to hydrants
 Breaking through walls
 Protecting those in danger due to a fire
Ensuring integrity of the property

3. Responsibilities
Firemen are also responsible for maintaining their jobs skills and equipment when not responding to emergencies. They must
engage in practice drills and ongoing training in areas of fire prevention and control, as well as the preservation of life and
property. These responsibilities and more are required during time at the station when firemen are not actively engaged in
firefighting at a hazardous site.
Firemen are also expected to know and frequently train and rehearse for situations in which they save lives, property and the
environment. Cleaning the fire truck, hoses and all other firefighting equipment is also part of a fireman's recurring responsibilities
while awaiting emergency calls.
Firemen prepare for their careers through specific training programs. Most often, this training is accomplished through on-the-job
training and drills, although they may also need EMT training and certification. A fireman's responsibilities extend beyond fighting
fires; they are also responsible for controlling the risk to people and properties, saving lives, and carrying heavy equipment.

4. Symbol of indian fire army

5. A fire brigade truck

6. The services offered by the fire department
to publica) Fire fighting
The Department attempts to put out any kind of fire occurred at any place at any time,
free of cost.
b) Rescue Works
The Department attends to rescue and save the public from accidents such as road, landslides,
flood, caving in of wells, explosions and any other natural calamities, absolutely free of cost. Ambulance
is also available free of cost in accident cases.
c) Drought : Supply of Water
The Department supplies drinking water to hospitals where scarcity of drinking water is felt.
d) Standby Duties
Fire and Rescue Services Department provides standby duties to prevent possible fire accidents in public
functions such as exhibitions, carnivals, conferences, and private functions such as marriage etc. on
realising service charges.
e) Pumping Works
We undertake pumping works for private functions such as film shooting, marriage functions and for
local bodies, after realising service charges.
f) Ambulance Service

7. Ambulance service is also available to the public at nominal rates.
g) Hiring of Delivery Hoses
Delivery hose is rented out for private function.
h) Training
Permanent employees of government approved Industrial establishments are given training by the
Department in First Aid Fire Fighting.
i) Certification
Fire Extinguisher of private/public firms are tested and certified for use by is department.

8. Rescue no of fire brigade

9. Rescue team

10. How to avoid fireProperties worth millions of naira are destroyed by fire daily in Nigeria and lives are lost.
Many go unreported. But do we give a thought to what causes fire in homes, offices, shops or
our surroundings and how best to avoid them?
The Operational Commander for Federal Fire service, Ime Eyo, outlines 10 ways to avoid fire.
Always put off appliances when not in use
For those who go to work, put off all appliances at home to avoid voltage surge that may follow
when power is restored after an outage. The same applies for the office when leaving.
Do not overload electrical sockets
Avoid overloading electrical sockets/outlets to prevent sparks that may lead to fire.
Do not smoke at bed time
This is for smokers. After a late night party or stressful day, it may be tempting to have stick
just before bed. With the possibility of dozing off, there is a tendency to toss the butt anywhere
while it has half-lit. If that lands on the rug or mattress, the consequences can only be
imagined.

11. Do not use phones in the kitchen
In this era of phone and social media, many people go into the kitchen with their phones. The
temptations are many. For one, an incoming call may provide a distraction too costly. A story
is told of a lady who received a call as she attempted to light the gas. While speaking on the
phone, she forgot the cooker had been switched on. With a strike of the match, flames
engulfed the whole building.
Fuel your generator before, not during a football match
With the recent league that has just begun, many football fans will be watching many matches.
For one, PHCN cannot be trusted. Any plans for a backup should factor in sufficiently fuelling
the generator. Doing so while the generator is on may be dangerous.
All generators should be kept in an open space for cross-ventilation and not in an enclosed
environment.

12. Put off phones while in the filling stations
This is common amongst car owners. Receiving calls and
making them in a highly inflammable environment like a
petrol station is risky as mobile phones are emitters of
small amount of charges that could explode in contact
with petrol.
Do not be an emergency engineer or electrician
Avoid fixing electrical faults personally when you
apparently do not have the skill. Violating the basic rule of
aligning like charges can lead to a spark which may result
in fire.
Get a Thunder Arrestor
Thunder storm delivers a huge amount of electrical
charge. The work of a Thunder Arrestor is to safely lead
this current away from the building to the earth to avoid
fire. Get one.
Keep the candle on a candle stand
We put candles and leave them beside curtains or clothes
or even on tables made from wood. The candle may fall off
or a nearby object may get burned