VIDEO: New mobile trailer technology offers firefighters new ways to train. Chiefs from across Western Pennsylvania gathered in Cranberry Wednesday to test them out.
Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook describes what it means to be a firefighter.
"It all comes down to protecting property and saving lives," Cook said.
However, like any job, they too require training. Cook said it's even more the case as the environment they work in is constantly evolving as well.
"The change in focus from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles has created a huge change in operations for fire departments over the last five, six years," Cook said.
It's just one example and is why chiefs from 40 different agencies came together at Cranberry's Public Safety Training Center.