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#1 those first firefighters were the slaves of rich romans who used this opportunity to get more property in Rome. They would destroy the house after they put the fire out and replace it by insulae, apartment buildings. They did this until it was eventually forbidden and a official brigade, the vigiles, was founded. Modern firefighters in Italy are still called vigiles.
The Long Haul
Due to the constant need for firefighters, shifts can be brutally long. Some firefighting crews have been known to work for 24 hours straight without a break, and sometimes even longer depending on the situation. In the “ideal” scenario, shifts last 24 hours with a rest-break of 48 hours, or 10-12 hours for 3 to 4 four days.
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#1 those first firefighters were the slaves of rich romans who used this opportunity to get more property in Rome. They would destroy the house after they put the fire out and replace it by insulae, apartment buildings. They did this until it was eventually forbidden and a official brigade, the vigiles, was founded. Modern firefighters in Italy are still called vigiles.