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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Hello, again! Apologies, this does not let me type a lot. He was caught with marijuana as an 18 year old. It was a nonviolent encounter, and I just cannot believe that something like that would hold him back from getting a good job and stability.

Asked by Red over 10 years ago

Possession is not a violent crime or crime of moral terpuatude so I don't think it would disqualify

How do firefighters determine if it's too risky to enter a house or to climb on a roof? It seems like a lot of injuries happen from collapses.

Asked by Beasy over 10 years ago

Some departments have chosen to still cut holes in roofs and videos are abundant showing how dangerous this is. In my 25+ years of firefighting I have only cut a hole in a roof twice. My department uses Positive Pressure Ventilation and has not had a case yet where it didn't meet is goals. Now there are times where cutting holes in roofs are necessary but the risk vs gain has to be looked at. If you have a large strip mall fire and the fire is running the attic due to lack of firebreaks that were not required at the time you may have to cut a trench line across the roof to stop the flames from continuing. Any time a firefighter steps on to a roof the firefighter should sound the roof with and axe to feel if the roof is "spongy" if it is there is risk for collapse. The new construction has not been firefighting friendly, It is now that economics comes first where building components are lighter and fire burns through it faster thus collapse time shortens for us. So burn time prior to fire dept arrival and type of construction should be your big determinants of roof operations.

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So you're saying I should have the mask on without the regulator attached? i've tried that, but I find it easier to have the mask attached to regulator but not on my face (therefore not breathing from it). Is there anything wrong with that? Thanks

Asked by JuniorFF almost 10 years ago

Always protect your regulator. What type of scba do you use. We use Scott and I keep my regulator connected to my mask and have mask around neck with a holder when not being used but in the ready

1024 Votes

in a fire would a solid wall made of stacked 2x4's be safer than a traditional wall of 16" studs with sheet rock/plywood

Asked by jleslie48 about 11 years ago

Tends to dues to the greater thickness of wood. Modern construction uses less wood and more synthetics that makes the fire spread dues to smaller amounts of surface depth thus burns faster.

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I am thinking about going on a paid department like FDNY or Jersey City FD. How competitive is it and how can I make my self stand out from other aplicants?

Asked by ... over 10 years ago

Those depts are very competitive. Getting a degree helps. But since they are civil service guys have gone years to get hired. I suggest that you get your EMT cert but also spread your wings by also llooking out of state. The south tends to be more fruifull on availibility of ff jobs.

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Hello there friends, I have a felony assault charge and it's in the process of getting dismissed and sealed due to false allegation of the other personal. I really want to become a firefighter and my question is may i still be?

Asked by Kalua over 10 years ago

If it is being expunged then no it does not impede your goal.

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When you go to a scene,and there is a ups truck involved,and it was on fire, and there's. Stuff that didn't catch fire , like money or other stuff , do you guys hold on to it ,till another ups truck comes . plus do they have to pay you guys.to get it

Asked by Judy about 10 years ago

No it gets turned over to Police Dept and no they do not have to pay for it since it is theirs anyway

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Hello, again! Apologies, this does not let me type a lot. He was caught with marijuana as an 18 year old. It was a nonviolent encounter, and I just cannot believe that something like that would hold him back from getting a good job and stability.

How do firefighters determine if it's too risky to enter a house or to climb on a roof? It seems like a lot of injuries happen from collapses.

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

So you're saying I should have the mask on without the regulator attached? i've tried that, but I find it easier to have the mask attached to regulator but not on my face (therefore not breathing from it). Is there anything wrong with that? Thanks

in a fire would a solid wall made of stacked 2x4's be safer than a traditional wall of 16" studs with sheet rock/plywood

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I am thinking about going on a paid department like FDNY or Jersey City FD. How competitive is it and how can I make my self stand out from other aplicants?

Hello there friends, I have a felony assault charge and it's in the process of getting dismissed and sealed due to false allegation of the other personal. I really want to become a firefighter and my question is may i still be?

When you go to a scene,and there is a ups truck involved,and it was on fire, and there's. Stuff that didn't catch fire , like money or other stuff , do you guys hold on to it ,till another ups truck comes . plus do they have to pay you guys.to get it

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Hello, again! Apologies, this does not let me type a lot. He was caught with marijuana as an 18 year old. It was a nonviolent encounter, and I just cannot believe that something like that would hold him back from getting a good job and stability.

How do firefighters determine if it's too risky to enter a house or to climb on a roof? It seems like a lot of injuries happen from collapses.

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

So you're saying I should have the mask on without the regulator attached? i've tried that, but I find it easier to have the mask attached to regulator but not on my face (therefore not breathing from it). Is there anything wrong with that? Thanks

in a fire would a solid wall made of stacked 2x4's be safer than a traditional wall of 16" studs with sheet rock/plywood

Also on Jobstr...

I am thinking about going on a paid department like FDNY or Jersey City FD. How competitive is it and how can I make my self stand out from other aplicants?

Hello there friends, I have a felony assault charge and it's in the process of getting dismissed and sealed due to false allegation of the other personal. I really want to become a firefighter and my question is may i still be?

When you go to a scene,and there is a ups truck involved,and it was on fire, and there's. Stuff that didn't catch fire , like money or other stuff , do you guys hold on to it ,till another ups truck comes . plus do they have to pay you guys.to get it

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