Why did you chop that big hole in my roof? The fire was in the kitchen, not the attic!
During a fully involved structure fire, temperatures inside a structure are often 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. By cutting a hole in the roof and ventilating the building, the heat is allowed to escape through the roof and thereby making it safer for firefighters to enter the building and apply water directly on the fire. This extinguishing strategy is key to stopping a structure fire quickly, and actually helps minimize damage to other rooms.

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1. What other responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?
2. Why did you chop that big hole in my roof? The fire was in the kitchen, not the attic!
3. Why does the fire engine respond when a request is made for an ambulance for a person with a medical condition?
4. Are there smoke alarms needed in my home?
5. How often do I need to change the battery in my smoke alarm?
6. Why does an emergency vehicle respond with lights and siren and then turn them off?
7. Why are there fire trucks or ambulances parked at the grocery store?
8. Are fireworks legal in the City of Edmond?
9. Is it legal to burn trash/leaves inside the City of Edmond?
10. How can I obtain a residential Burn Permit?