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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Im almost done with high school and i am not looking at future jobs/ careers. I've been interested in being a firefighter but i also was interested in SWAT. I've done a bit of research but i've seen the same answer time and time again "It's too much"

Asked by Ivan about 8 years ago

How about a Combat Medic with a sheriff dept and a volunteer firefighter. What is their thinking of its to much. It is becoming common to have medics with SWAT teams

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Hello, Have anyone of you experienced peeling hands from your fire gloves? If so, how can this be managed?

Asked by Corina about 9 years ago

Can not say I have, Are your gloves new or hand me downs. Is it all gloves or a certain pair. Could be allergies.

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you respond to a 1 story home fully involved. The chief orders you to put water on fire Bldg from the adjacent 4 story exposure building. You have enough hose to cover the 4th floor. Where do you attack from? 4th floor window or 2nd floor window?

Asked by Jj Watt almost 9 years ago

I would anticipate attacking from the 2nd floor especially since it is only 1 story.

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I would like to know what is chlorodifluormethane and is itt harmfull

Asked by Latrina Flowers about 8 years ago

It is a cancer causing gas and respiratory depressant. When working around refrigerant leaks Breathing Apparatus should always be used.

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If I have a small leak and water is falling on to wires in my basement should I be worried ?

Asked by Rtashj123 about 9 years ago

Yes, water coming in contact with power can create electrical shorts that can lead to fires or injuries.

906 Votes

My girlfriend is having a baby so my question is what car seat have u seen personally save the most lives. And most infinite/children r killed because the car seat isn't installed correctly can I go to a firehouse and will u show me how to instill

Asked by Jessy Wolsleben almost 9 years ago

The best person to ask that would be the consumer safety commission, they tend to monitor these matters. As for installation a large majority of police and fire depts have employees trained just for that. Our police dept handles thos for us.

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Is it hard to becomes a firefighter paramedic?

Asked by .... almost 9 years ago

Learning to be a firefighter is a continuous career that involves training all the time. Paramedic is more intensive in that it usually takes 2 yrs to complete and now is considered a Associates Degree. It is harder to become a paramedic between the 2 in brain knowledge but physically firefighting is more labor intensive.

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Im almost done with high school and i am not looking at future jobs/ careers. I've been interested in being a firefighter but i also was interested in SWAT. I've done a bit of research but i've seen the same answer time and time again "It's too much"

Hello, Have anyone of you experienced peeling hands from your fire gloves? If so, how can this be managed?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

you respond to a 1 story home fully involved. The chief orders you to put water on fire Bldg from the adjacent 4 story exposure building. You have enough hose to cover the 4th floor. Where do you attack from? 4th floor window or 2nd floor window?

I would like to know what is chlorodifluormethane and is itt harmfull

Also on Jobstr...

If I have a small leak and water is falling on to wires in my basement should I be worried ?

My girlfriend is having a baby so my question is what car seat have u seen personally save the most lives. And most infinite/children r killed because the car seat isn't installed correctly can I go to a firehouse and will u show me how to instill

Is it hard to becomes a firefighter paramedic?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Im almost done with high school and i am not looking at future jobs/ careers. I've been interested in being a firefighter but i also was interested in SWAT. I've done a bit of research but i've seen the same answer time and time again "It's too much"

Hello, Have anyone of you experienced peeling hands from your fire gloves? If so, how can this be managed?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

you respond to a 1 story home fully involved. The chief orders you to put water on fire Bldg from the adjacent 4 story exposure building. You have enough hose to cover the 4th floor. Where do you attack from? 4th floor window or 2nd floor window?

I would like to know what is chlorodifluormethane and is itt harmfull

Also on Jobstr...

If I have a small leak and water is falling on to wires in my basement should I be worried ?

My girlfriend is having a baby so my question is what car seat have u seen personally save the most lives. And most infinite/children r killed because the car seat isn't installed correctly can I go to a firehouse and will u show me how to instill

Is it hard to becomes a firefighter paramedic?

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