Firefighter Challenge

Turnout pants = Fire pants SCBA = Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Helmet = Head protection Hood = Protects neck and head

Loud bell rings = Indicates a call for firefighting Red light goes off = Emergency signal Jump out of bed = Immediate response to a call Work inside burning buildings = Advanced firefighting activity

Weekend volunteer firefighter = A.J. Coston's firefighting role Junior captain and firefighter = A.J. Coston's rank Fighting fires is dangerous work = Challenges of firefighting Teamwork is huge = Importance of collaboration in firefighting

<p>High school student = A.J. Coston's main occupation 160 hours of firefighting class = Additional commitment alongside high school Bored and on the Internet = How A.J. Coston discovered the junior firefighter program Watching fire trucks go by = A.J. Coston's childhood inspiration for firefighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Northern Virginia = Location of Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Station Firefighting boots = Part of A.J. Coston's firefighting gear Going to high school = A.J. Coston's weekday activity Lives at home with his family = A.J. Coston's living arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A.J. Coston was motivated to become a firefighter since he was a little kid watching fire trucks go by. He found out about the junior firefighter program offered by Loudoun County and got hooked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A.J. Coston faced the challenge of managing his time between high school, homework, and fitting in 160 hours of firefighting classes. He attended classes from 7:00 to 10:30 two nights a week and all day Saturday for months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A.J. Coston wears firefighting boots, turnout pants (fire pants), a turnout coat, a hood to protect his neck and head, a helmet, and an SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) including a mask, air bottle and pack, and gloves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A.J. Coston emphasizes that teamwork is huge for firefighters. This is because firefighters need to work together to ensure safety and effectively tackle the challenges they face during their duties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a junior captain and firefighter, A.J. Coston is responsible for responding to fire calls, participating in firefighting classes, and continuously practicing the necessary skills to stay safe while on duty.</p> Signup and view all the answers