What is a fire station?
Q: What is a fire station?
A: A fire station is a building designed for storing fire engines and firefighting equipment.
Q: Are all fire stations staffed by full-time firefighters?
A: No, some fire stations have part-time or volunteer firefighters especially in small towns and villages.
Q: Do firefighters live in the fire station?
A: Yes, some fire stations have living areas for the firefighters.
Q: What do firefighters do in the fire station?
A: Firefighters wait at the fire station to be called out to an emergency.
Q: Why do firefighters slide down a pole in the fire station?
A: Firefighters often slide down a pole to get downstairs to the fire engine, as this is quicker than walking down stairs.
Q: Do fire stations have beds?
A: Yes, fire stations have beds, for when the firefighters are on duty at night.
Q: What do part-time or volunteer firefighters do in the fire station?
A: Part-time or volunteer firefighters will drive to the fire station and bring out the fire engine when there is an emergency.
