Why does the Fire Department break windows, cut holes, or tear open walls? It seems they are causing more damage.
As a fire burns, it moves upwards and outwards. Breaking the windows or cutting holes in the roof acts like a chimney and allows fresh air to fill the building. This action alone can save a tremendous amount of property. Fire can also travel up inside walls undetected for quite some time. Firefighters tear open walls that are suspect to hidden fires. Fires that are left undetected can re-ignite several hours later and cause extensive damage.

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1. How do the tornado / severe weather sirens work?
2. How do I know if I need a new smoke alarm?
3. How can I become a part-time member of the Twinsburg Fire Department?
4. How can I become an EMT or Paramedic?
5. Where can I find out about donating blood?
6. Where can I find out more information on Summit County's Disaster Plans?
7. Where can I find out about public health and diseases?
8. How do I find out where the closest fire hydrant is to my home?
9. Why does the Fire Department break windows, cut holes, or tear open walls? It seems they are causing more damage.
10. How can I have a representative of the Fire Department visit my civic group or bring a fire truck to my community event?
11. Where should I have smoke detectors in my home?
12. How do I report a fire violation, and how are complaints of violations handled by the Fire Department?
13. How do I get a copy of a Fire Report?
14. How do I schedule a fire safety inspection?
15. How do I request a fire safety presentation?
16. Where do I call to get CPR classes?
17. Where can I go to get my blood pressure checked?
18. Do you get cats / animals out of trees, off of telephone poles, and off of roofs?
19. Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?
20. How come I see fire trucks with full lights and sirens go through a red light at an intersection, and then, after they go through, they turn off their lights and slow down?
21. How do I get a tour of the fire station?
22. How do I get fire extinguisher training?