Why do firefighters break out windows and cut holes in roof during a fire?
Firefighters ventilate smoke, superheated, poisonous, or explosive gases for safety and visibility. This allows firefighters to get inside the building to find and extinguish the fire, thereby reducing property damage. This also reduces the chance of a possible dangerous explosion.

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1. Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine/ambulance just for a simple inspection?
2. Why do firefighters break out windows and cut holes in roof during a fire?
3. Why do you block traffic lanes at auto accidents, sometimes more lanes than necessary?
4. Why do firefighters work 24-hour shifts?
5. Why do we see fire department crews at the store?
6. What other responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?
7. How often should I change the batteries in my smoke detectors
8. Can I burn leaves in my yard?
9. Can I have a fire?
10. When I see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and sirens while I am driving, what should I do?