Прочитайте текст и ответьте на следующие вопросы: 1.what does the abbreviation fast mean? 2.what is the goal of fast? the three main goals in firefighting are life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation and environmental preservation. firefighting is a difficult occupation. firefighters work closely with other emergency response agencies, most particularly local and state police departments. the role of firefighters in providing emergency medical services is also increasing. most career (full time, paid) firefighters in north america are represented by the international association of fire fighters. prevention attempts to ensure that no place simultaneously has sufficient heat, fuel and air to allow ignition and combustion. self- preservation is critical. the basic technique firefighters use is to know where they are, and to avoid hazards. rescue operations consist of searching for and removing trapped occupants of hazardous conditions. animals may also be recovered, if resources and conditions permit. generally triage and first aid arc performed outside, as removal from the hazardous atmosphere is the primary goal in preserving life. search patterns include movement against room walls (to prevent rescuers from becoming lost or disoriented) and methodical searches of specific areas by designated teams. unlike a fire control team, a rescue team typically moves faster. if firefighters become lost, trapped, or injured, they will be searched and rescued by such teams. they are commonly, and often interchangeably, known as rapid intervention teams (rit), or firefighter assist and search teams (fast).
