Question

When there is such a huge physical demand made on all kinds of firefighters, why does firefighting training put emphasis on communication skills? (Check all that apply.)
Clear communication may save lives.

Firefighters spend a great deal of downtime with one another in the fire station.

Communication skills are just requirement on educational lists.

Leaders need to know and expect that orders will be followed.

Answer 1

The most commonly encountered applications of strength and endurance were lifting and carrying objects (up to 80 lbs), pulling objects (up to 135 lbs), and working with objects in front of the body (up to 125 lbs). The most demanding firefighting operations required a mean VO2 of 41.5 ml/kg.