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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

How big of a problem was cars not yielding to approaching firetrucks? My engineering team in high school are exploring this problem and would like to see what firefighters think. Also, filling out this survey would help us too
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp_3-Huj--j-k5LdUui9A8bi-mLpF6XpRU0d98rYqaTmiBZw/viewform

Asked by Artur over 8 years ago

Major problem, impedes response, creates evasive action that put more of public at risk then there needed to be. Besides it pisses me off.

930 Votes

OK, pop quiz. I'm not a fire fighter but have some old timer friends (ret.) who were. What are the first two things you need to fight a fire? (Its a tongue and cheek question). I think you guys all rock!!!

Asked by N.E. Fan almost 9 years ago

Umm, fire and water!

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So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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A few months ago we had co2 posining in are apartment building the 2 girls almost died. My co2 is not going off but beeping randomly. I feel so weak the last few days dizzy dropping nausea and hard to breath could there be a slow leak got worse today

Asked by Sash over 8 years ago

go get checked. Could be low level exposure that is building up in your system.

930 Votes

Hello, im 16, in my sophmore year of high school, good grades, but i have absolutely no idea what i would have to do after high school in order to become a firefighter, im trying to get into the job ASAP (aiming to be a chief at most) any guidance?TY

Asked by T.J over 8 years ago

Well first and foremost it can take an entire career to possibly reach the level of Chief. Depenant on where you live can come into play. If there are volunteer or reserve fire depts in your area sign up. Consider Air Force in that they have firefighting positions. Expierence takes time to build. College will be neccessary to advance with degrees in fire service but more emphasis on business management.

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Hey there! My stepdad is a firefighter and for Christmas I plan to get him an engraved halligan beer bottle opener. I can use up to 20 characters including spaces, so I wanted to ask for some funny/punny ideas to use!

Thanks :)

Asked by Rae over 8 years ago

Hmm,

Super Firefighter.

That’s the best with a limit of 20.

926 Votes

What is the biggest fire you have ever encountered?

Asked by Christopher over 8 years ago

Very large restaurant.

926 Votes

will you get a bump in pay if you are an eagle scout

Asked by Jacob over 8 years ago

Doubtful

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Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

OK, pop quiz. I'm not a fire fighter but have some old timer friends (ret.) who were. What are the first two things you need to fight a fire? (Its a tongue and cheek question). I think you guys all rock!!!

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

A few months ago we had co2 posining in are apartment building the 2 girls almost died. My co2 is not going off but beeping randomly. I feel so weak the last few days dizzy dropping nausea and hard to breath could there be a slow leak got worse today

Hello, im 16, in my sophmore year of high school, good grades, but i have absolutely no idea what i would have to do after high school in order to become a firefighter, im trying to get into the job ASAP (aiming to be a chief at most) any guidance?TY

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Hey there! My stepdad is a firefighter and for Christmas I plan to get him an engraved halligan beer bottle opener. I can use up to 20 characters including spaces, so I wanted to ask for some funny/punny ideas to use!

Thanks :)

What is the biggest fire you have ever encountered?

will you get a bump in pay if you are an eagle scout

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

OK, pop quiz. I'm not a fire fighter but have some old timer friends (ret.) who were. What are the first two things you need to fight a fire? (Its a tongue and cheek question). I think you guys all rock!!!

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

A few months ago we had co2 posining in are apartment building the 2 girls almost died. My co2 is not going off but beeping randomly. I feel so weak the last few days dizzy dropping nausea and hard to breath could there be a slow leak got worse today

Hello, im 16, in my sophmore year of high school, good grades, but i have absolutely no idea what i would have to do after high school in order to become a firefighter, im trying to get into the job ASAP (aiming to be a chief at most) any guidance?TY

Also on Jobstr...

Hey there! My stepdad is a firefighter and for Christmas I plan to get him an engraved halligan beer bottle opener. I can use up to 20 characters including spaces, so I wanted to ask for some funny/punny ideas to use!Thanks :)

What is the biggest fire you have ever encountered?

will you get a bump in pay if you are an eagle scout

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Hey there! My stepdad is a firefighter and for Christmas I plan to get him an engraved halligan beer bottle opener. I can use up to 20 characters including spaces, so I wanted to ask for some funny/punny ideas to use!

Thanks :)