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Okay so how is backdraft prevented? Do you create a vent on one side of the building so the fire goes that way instead of towards you when you open the door/window?

Asked by 123 over 10 years ago

When we attack a fire and it hadn't vented and we are seeing signs such as smoke that appears to be sucking in and out of the eaves we have a door or window opened up at the same time we enter thus the pressure is released away from us.

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I know you listed the typical ranks of an FD, but typically (or in your experience) what was the responsibility at each rank (i.e. captain, battalion chief, LT, Corporal, etc.)?

Asked by Albert over 10 years ago

Typicall the duties are broken down below

Fire Commissioner.Fire Chief can be the same but larger dept the Commissioner is the Political appointee and the fire chief runs the dept.

Division Chiefs are generally in charge of 5 to 7 Battallion Cheifs and is responsible for all issues involved at his level.

Battallion Chiefs are usually in charge of anywhere from 2 to 7 Stations

Captains are in Charge of a station and or apparatus.

Lieutenants are in charge of a singe rig that is usually in the same house with another piece and the Capt. is in charge of the station.

Engineers are responsible for the operation of the rigs but with all of these positions if the upper position is vacant or on vacation they fill in as an 'acting' position. such as Acting Capt. this is only a temporary situation.

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When you go into a burning house, does it feel hot and dry? Or hot and humid?

Asked by Jin over 10 years ago

When you go into a building that is on fire visability is very limited dependent on the amount of involvement. The room will be hot initally and dry around 500 degrees or higher. Imediately after opening up the nozzle the room become hot and steamy, which can create steam burns if the firefighter is not completely covered with you gear. So it can be both dependent upon the stage of involvement of extinguishment.

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I'm currently attending a public university but not enjoying my major, would you reccomend a switch to a fire science major with no previous experience? There is a volunteer department near me that I would apply to, they would pay for training.

Asked by Mike over 10 years ago

Expeirence is your main goal. Yes you can go to a fire science major but it won't set you out front as anyone special. I recently changed my Fire Admin degree to Occupational Safety, why did I do this? I am looking at the big picture of after the fire service to make myself more marketable. If you are looking to get into the fire service here is my suggestion. Join a Voulnteer Fire Dept or Rescue Squad and go to Paramedic School. Fire Departments across the nation have entered into the EMS field. So many fire departments are looking for Paramedics. It is easier to teach a paramedic to be a firefighter than a firefighter to be a paramedic. Do I recommend the Fire Sceince Degree, No.

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If a disabled person hits a parked car and the owner calls the cops and when the cops get there the owner tells him it was amestaken call but the next day they wantto put the cops again is that right or no and both cars have insurance

Asked by smiley956956 over 10 years ago

Little confusing question but I will try. I can only gurantee this answer for South Carolina. If the Officers didn't witness the accident and it is on private property the incident is between the two parties. They are required to provide insurance information that is forwarded onto the state for verification of insurance policy. A police officer responding to this call would tell them that it is a civil matter at this point but would fill out a report dealing with the call. It doesn't matter if a person is disabled or not the outcome is still the same. This as long as no traffic offense occurred it is a civil matter not criminal

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EMT question: Are backboards and c-collars ever used on medical patients (NOT trauma) such a trouble breathing? I saw a video where they did this. Thanks. (EMT Q&A is not active)

Asked by 433 over 10 years ago

It depends on the patients condition. If we have a patient that is unstable and has the possiblity of going into cardiac arrest they are placed on a backboard. All unconscious patients should be placed on a backboard. CPR has to be performed on a hard surface thus the backboard. A stretcher is cushioned and does not allow for good compressions that have to be at least 2 inches in depth.

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EMT question: What does oxygen therapy do? What is the bag on a mask for? What are the kinds of masks that EMT's use on patients?

Asked by 433 over 10 years ago

Oxygen therapy is simply increasing the oxygen level of patients to 96-98%. Anything less than that can be below the levels that the human body needs for optimum performance. The mask are broken down with the lowest oxygen application of a Nasal Cannula that is insertecd in the nostril at approx 2 to 6 liters of oxygen per min. Then we have a simple facemask which gives a stronger amount of oxygen. The largest one is a non-rebreathing mask which provides upto 100% Oxygen to the pt. it does have a inflatable bag attached to it to increase the oxygen that the patient is breathing. When we are assisting someone breathe we use a Bag Valve Mask that allows us to force air into their lungs, it is connected to an oxygen tank.

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Okay so how is backdraft prevented? Do you create a vent on one side of the building so the fire goes that way instead of towards you when you open the door/window?

I know you listed the typical ranks of an FD, but typically (or in your experience) what was the responsibility at each rank (i.e. captain, battalion chief, LT, Corporal, etc.)?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

When you go into a burning house, does it feel hot and dry? Or hot and humid?

I'm currently attending a public university but not enjoying my major, would you reccomend a switch to a fire science major with no previous experience? There is a volunteer department near me that I would apply to, they would pay for training.

Also on Jobstr...

If a disabled person hits a parked car and the owner calls the cops and when the cops get there the owner tells him it was amestaken call but the next day they wantto put the cops again is that right or no and both cars have insurance

EMT question: Are backboards and c-collars ever used on medical patients (NOT trauma) such a trouble breathing? I saw a video where they did this. Thanks. (EMT Q&A is not active)

EMT question: What does oxygen therapy do? What is the bag on a mask for? What are the kinds of masks that EMT's use on patients?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Okay so how is backdraft prevented? Do you create a vent on one side of the building so the fire goes that way instead of towards you when you open the door/window?

I know you listed the typical ranks of an FD, but typically (or in your experience) what was the responsibility at each rank (i.e. captain, battalion chief, LT, Corporal, etc.)?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

When you go into a burning house, does it feel hot and dry? Or hot and humid?

I'm currently attending a public university but not enjoying my major, would you reccomend a switch to a fire science major with no previous experience? There is a volunteer department near me that I would apply to, they would pay for training.

Also on Jobstr...

If a disabled person hits a parked car and the owner calls the cops and when the cops get there the owner tells him it was amestaken call but the next day they wantto put the cops again is that right or no and both cars have insurance

EMT question: Are backboards and c-collars ever used on medical patients (NOT trauma) such a trouble breathing? I saw a video where they did this. Thanks. (EMT Q&A is not active)

EMT question: What does oxygen therapy do? What is the bag on a mask for? What are the kinds of masks that EMT's use on patients?

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