Why is it necessary for firefighters to break windows and cut holes in a roof?

As a fire burns, it moves upward and outward. Breaking the windows and/or cutting holes in the roof (called ventilation) stops the damaging outward movement and enables firefighters to fight the fire more efficiently and safely.

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1. Does the City of Baytown have any codes against building a small fire pit in your backyard?
2. Are fireworks legal?
3. Can I burn yard waste?
4. How Can I Schedule a Speaker/Tour/Event/Firehouse Visit?
5. What is the difference between an Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic?
6. Why is it necessary for firefighters to break windows and cut holes in a roof?
7. Does it cost me anything when I call 9-1-1 for an emergency?
8. How do I obtain a copy of an incident report?
9. Where can I get my blood pressure checked?
10. My insurance company is looking for the ISO rating, the distance from the nearest fire hydrant and how close I am to the nearest fire station. Can you provide that information?
11. Can I choose the hospital I am transported to?
12. How do the Baytown Firefighters spend their days? Are they just sitting around waiting for emergencies?
13. How may I give paramedics access to my door key if I have a medical emergency?
14. How do I properly dispose of unwanted medications?
15. How can I dispose of used needles or syringes?
16. Will the fire department fill up my swimming pool?