Firefighting Simulator isn’t just about blasting fires with hoses. Every action—no matter how small—is critical to the preservation of life and property. Yes, putting out fires is the obvious goal, but often, it’s things like connecting the supply line, shutting off the gas, or searching for victims that make or break a mission.
In this guide, you’ll follow the natural flow of a mission: from selecting your truck to handling backdrafts and tactical nozzle usage. Think of it as your training academy compressed into a single playbook.
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1. Starting Your First Real Mission
After your tutorial mission, you’ll be sent to the Training Officer to complete a drill. Once done, you’ll unlock the mission system. You can access this in two ways:
- Press M to open the mission map
- Or follow the blue line from the firehouse to the Ops Room, near the gear racks
Missions can be completed in any order. However, a good rule of thumb is to do three side missions for every main mission—this helps you develop tactical awareness without being overwhelmed.
2. Choosing Your Trucks Wisely
At the time of writing, there are seven fire trucks available. All have the same core tools but serve slightly different operational roles.
Here’s what matters:
- Ladder Trucks (Viper or Cobra): These are highly recommended due to their flexibility in both residential and industrial scenes.
- Secondary Truck: Currently, you cannot select your AI partner’s truck—but this may change in future updates.
The game’s “Recommended Truck” tag is serviceable, but if you’re playing solo, prioritize ladder capabilities early on.
3. Arriving On Scene: Assess First, Act Second
As soon as you arrive, resist the urge to grab a hose and rush in. Good firefighters assess first.
Here’s your mental checklist:
- Are there external flames visible?
- How many entry points are there?
- Are victims visible inside or outside the structure?
- Do you see black smoke coming from windows or doors with a pulsing sound?
- Can you locate the gas valve or breaker box? Shut them off if possible.
- Are there hazards or obstacles blocking your team? Clear them.
Important: Never assign all squad members to hose duty immediately. Assign one to Search and Rescue, another to do building search, and use the third to slow fire spread. You, the player, should flex between supporting SAR and starting ventilation efforts (especially on industrial fires).
Any room filled with black smoke is already unsurvivable. Don’t waste time searching there—focus your rescue efforts elsewhere.
4. Getting to Work: Priority Flow Matters
Order of operations can mean the difference between saving a life or losing a structure.
Your tactical priority list should look like this:
- Search and Rescue (SAR) — Always comes first
- Shut Off Utilities — Gas and electric lines fuel the fire if left active
- Vent the Structure — Roof venting helps in industrial fires
- Suppression — Only after the above steps are addressed
Ventilation Tip:
Vent the roof in large commercial fires to let hot gases escape—this makes rooms more survivable and improves visibility. Opening random windows, however, feeds oxygen to the fire and worsens conditions. Use window venting sparingly and tactically.
5. Handling Backdrafts
You’ll run into backdraft scenarios early in the game. These are deadly and destructive if mismanaged.
Backdraft = Superheated gas trapped in an oxygen-starved room
Do NOT open a door with:
- Black smoke billowing
- Thudding or booming noises
How to safely deal with backdrafts:
- Option 1: Vent the Roof — Safest method, lets gases escape
- Option 2: Mist Spray on Door — Cool the door slowly, then open
- Option 3: Break Windows — Last resort, will reignite fire but avoid explosion
Never just swing a door open under these conditions. You’re inviting a fireball to the face.
6. Nozzle Knowledge: Mist vs Straight Stream
Each nozzle type serves a purpose. Think in terms of precision vs coverage:
- Straight Stream
- Acts like a rifle
- Great for targeting high points or narrow fires
- Use for long-range attacks and direct fire jets
- Mist Spray
- Acts like a shotgun
- Best for dousing large wall/ceiling fires or obstacles like trash piles
- Helps cool hot rooms and surfaces quickly
Tactical Tip: Mist first to break down intensity, then switch to straight stream for final control.
7. Suppression Tactics: Don’t Spray Like a Maniac
Be methodical.
- Don’t run room-to-room spraying blindly.
- When entering a room, spray ceiling, then walls, then floor.
- Take your time and fully extinguish each flame before moving forward.
- Always clear an entry zone before advancing—you don’t want fire reigniting behind you.
Fire spreads based on air flow and heat zones. Be calm and clean in your suppression style.
This game rewards planning and prioritization. It’s not about speedruns or high-octane moments—it’s about doing your job right.
- Use your crew smartly
- Set your own pacing
- Don’t try to solo every task
- And always preserve life before property
If you’re new, use side missions to build skills. Don’t rush. Firefighting is a slow-burn strategy game at its core.
