ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Fire marshal

Okay kiddo, have you ever wondered who makes sure that everyone is safe in a building when there is a fire? That person is called a fire marshal!

A fire marshal is kind of like a superhero who helps to keep people safe from fires. They are specially trained to make sure that buildings, like schools and stores, are safe to be in. They also make sure that there is a plan in case there is a fire, just like a plan for when you have a fire drill at school.

The fire marshal is in charge of making sure that there are enough fire exits so that people can get out of a building quickly if there is a fire. They also check to make sure that fire alarms are working properly and that the building has fire extinguishers to put out small fires.

When the fire marshal goes to a building, they look for things that could be dangerous, like wires that are not connected properly or things that could catch on fire easily. They also make sure that there are no items blocking the fire exits, like boxes or desks.

If the fire marshal finds something that could be dangerous, they will tell the owner or manager of the building what needs to be fixed. This helps to keep everyone safe!

So, next time you see a fire marshal, you can feel happy knowing that they are working hard to keep you safe from fires.
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