Firefighter

Asked by joe about 11 years ago

So there's this place and there are two doors that are meant for emergencies only. Apparently people used them anyway. To stop this, they put a sign that said Em. exit only but it looks like a "Do Not Enter Sign." (See other question for continuation

Asked by Yosef almost 12 years ago

Answer above.

I just joined my fire department , I was thinking of also join'n my local ambulance department to get a more medical background and knowdlge do you think that would be wise as of right now since they are both voulnteer ? or should I just foucus on FD

Asked by ... over 10 years ago

You can do both since they are connected. Fire Depts are no running more EMS calls these days. So take advantage of both.

I just joined my vol fire department as an auxiliary . When i am at the fire house should I stay more quiet and just listen or should I be very out going and talkative with the other firemen ?

Asked by ... over 10 years ago

Be out going but not a know it all.

What does shift night mean in relation to vol. firefighters

Asked by ... over 10 years ago

Usually volunteers have to pull some duty to ensure that there are people to respond. A neighboring volunteer fire dept has their volunteers pull a night shift from 8 pm to 6 am at least once a month. So this is probably what you are refering to.

Can clean up begin right after the fire is put out

Asked by Kim over 10 years ago

yes, it is smart thing to avoid further damage from water and environmental damage.

How do you break a door/window and then enter a burning building? Wouldn't the fire be attracted to the fresh air and cause a flashover or whatever that's called?

Thanks

Asked by Rescue almost 12 years ago

First off you feel the door for heat and before we enter we make sure that we are ready to begin our attack. Windows are broken from the bottom corner so that the glass does not fall on you if possible. Backdraft occurs when the building has a tight seal,]which is common with new construction these days looking at energy conservation. With that said rapid entrance of fresh air with a fire that has been smoldering can create a backdraft. I should clarify there is a difference between flashover and backdraft.

Flashover occurs when the building contents reaches a temperature where everything catches fire at once. Very few firefighters come away with out serious injury or death when caught in a flashover. Backdraft is the rushing in of air into a smoldering fire and it causes in essence a smoke explosion that blows debris out of the building.