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490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Hi, I am veteran trying to become a firefighter, I have shoulder impigment in my right shoulder, will the affect me from becoming a firefighter? Thanks

Asked by Ty almost 9 years ago

As long as it would not impede you from performing the rigorous tasks that could be required no. After all it is treatable.

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If I am an RN right now, and want to become a firefighter would I still have to become a certified emt before I do that, or is a bachelors degree in nursing work instead of that?

Asked by ZZZZZZ over 9 years ago

No, obviously you are referring to be a volunteer. If you are anticipating working on a medic unit then the state would require you to obtain one.

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is there any REAL way to fireproof a large closet and its contents?

Asked by VintageSoul about 10 years ago

Unless everything is made of concrete or the room is oxygen depleted the answer would be no.

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how much do you get paid. can a girl be a firefighter

Asked by madison woolley over 8 years ago

when I first started in 1989 it was 14,261 a year and now mid 60's. Up in the East Coast and West coast it is considerably higher due to the cost of living. We currently have 2 female fighters and one of them had a baby last year and back at woork.

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What would be a good degree to get to become a firefighter/paramedic?

Asked by Ty over 9 years ago

yes, get your paramedic since a large amount of depts require this.

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What are examples of Fire Service dealing with Forestry.

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

Forestry firefighting

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How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

There is no certain amount of time. You need to make yourself very marketable with education and exp which can be achieved by volunteering. We have guys coming down to to the South cause they can not get hired up North due to lack of job openings. So it may neccessiate moving out of the area to get a firefighting job.

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