Firefighters show up at the scene of a fire or emergency and rely on advanced tools and equipment to handle the situation. Thatâs a very broad overview; now letâs get down to the details. Firefighter Careers Basics. Firefighters receive expert training that prepares them to handle a variety of emergency situations.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC(noun) a federal agency in the Department of Health and Human Services; located in Atlanta; investigates and diagnoses and tries to control or prevent diseases (especially new and unusual diseases)
The CDC is actually comprised of several distinct agencies with different functions, including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and six coordinating centers: 1  the Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention, which deals with pollutants and occupational health;