BELOW ARE A FEW QUESTIONS THAT PEOPLE FREQUENTLY ASK:
1. Why do the fire fighters cut holes in the walls ?
They have to be absolutely certain that the fire is completely out and that fire is not hidden inside the walls or other places. They try to do the least amount of damage to insure that the structure is safe.
2. Why are the windows broken or holes cut in the roof ?
As a fire burns, it moves upward then outward. Breaking the windows and/or cutting holes in the roof, which is called ventilation, stops the damaging outward movement and enables fire fighters to fight the fire more efficiently, resulting in less fire damage to the structure.
3. How may I obtain a copy of the fire report ?
Because a fire report is a public document, a copy may be obtained at the Fire Department Headquarters: 400 Dr. Martin Luther King Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm.
