Firefighter Regina Wilson works in Brooklyn, New York. A reporter is asking Regina questions about how she does her job. Reporter: How long have you been a firefighter? Wilson: Eight years. Reporter: How did you get started? Wilson: First, I had to take a lot of tests. Then, I went to firefighting school for 13 weeks. I learned how to put out fires and how to use equipment  . Reporter: How do you stay safe on the job? Wilson: I wear special clothing called bunker gear. It helps keep me safe from fire. I also carry an oxygen tank   and a mask  . They help me to breathe in a smoke-filled building. Reporter: Are there any new tools that firefighters use? Wilson: We have a special camera that can see in the dark. It can find heat. That way, we can tell where a fire is located. Reporter: Do you save pets? Wilson: I recently helped save some kittens. They were hiding under the beds. Pets usually hide during a fire because they are scared. Reporter: Do you ever get afraid? Wilson: There is no time to be afraid. I think about what I have to do to put out the fire safely. Reporter: What do you like best about being a firefighter? Wilson: Helping people! ,. What did Regina Wilson do first to become a firefighter?
She saved some kittens. She used fire equipment. She learned to put out fires. She took a lot of tests.