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In the first-responder world, knowing and doing are inseparable. To be a firefighter, you must know how to do the job. You must understand your gear, building construction, fire behavior, apparatus, hose deployment, and water flow. That knowledge is essential before you can effectively perform your duties. But knowledge alone does not make someone a firefighter. The purpose of training is ultimately to prepare us to do the job. A firefighter who knows how to operate a hose li