Today, departments utilize advanced technology such as thermal imaging cameras to locate victims in low-visibility environments and diesel-powered engines that can cost upwards of $1 million. Core Responsibilities and Priorities
The first recorded American fire company formed in 1608 in Jamestown. By 1736, Benjamin Franklin established the first volunteer corps in Philadelphia. fireman
Firefighters operate under clear tactical priorities: , Incident Stabilization (Fire Control) , and Property Conservation . Incident Stabilization (Fire Control)