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Are there some emergencies (specifically technical rescues) that are just too complicated for normal fire departments to solve? Sometimes the victim just can't be saved, but what if they CAN be saved, just not with the tools/training of the local FD?

Asked by 1738 about 10 years ago

yes, that is why you have mutual aid from depts that are better equipted or trained to do more intrinic work.

way do you look sacry when your in a fire

Asked by christopher over 9 years ago

Well for #1 there is a fire which scares most people, #2 most fires take place at night and strangers are in the house wearing a masks and usually yelling to find people that may be trapped. Our voice are muffled which scares many young kids. This is one reason for fire prevention and getting young children used to us in our gear.

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bond fire from a distance neighbors smoke starts entering what can you do

Asked by al over 9 years ago

Contact the local fire dept and have them address the issue

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With theft on my record when i was 18, it was misdemeanor. i am now 19 and going to school for fire science. i can get my record expunged. can i still get hired? that was my first offense. besides 2 speeding tickets.

Asked by mooredm over 9 years ago

Misdemeanors are not disqualifying just be honest when you apply. Yes if you can get it expunged that is always good. But fear not just be honest and upfront.

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Yes it s specifically if you are looking for jobs in Fire Service dealing with Forestry.

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Asked by Maylee Larkin about 9 years ago

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For starters but manufacturers will have a lot of this info for you.

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I am looking to become a firefighter buy my college does not have any fire science programs. Are there certain majors or minors that would be more beneficiary for me to be in?

Asked by Alex over 9 years ago

Taking your core classes at your local college and then you can continue with Eastern Kentucky University or Oklahoma State among several others that offer a online BA degree.

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Are there some emergencies (specifically technical rescues) that are just too complicated for normal fire departments to solve? Sometimes the victim just can't be saved, but what if they CAN be saved, just not with the tools/training of the local FD?

way do you look sacry when your in a fire

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

bond fire from a distance neighbors smoke starts entering what can you do

With theft on my record when i was 18, it was misdemeanor. i am now 19 and going to school for fire science. i can get my record expunged. can i still get hired? that was my first offense. besides 2 speeding tickets.

Also on Jobstr...

Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

I am doing a science project on gear and equipment that firefighter's use. Do you have any suggestions of questions that I should research?

I am looking to become a firefighter buy my college does not have any fire science programs. Are there certain majors or minors that would be more beneficiary for me to be in?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Are there some emergencies (specifically technical rescues) that are just too complicated for normal fire departments to solve? Sometimes the victim just can't be saved, but what if they CAN be saved, just not with the tools/training of the local FD?

way do you look sacry when your in a fire

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

bond fire from a distance neighbors smoke starts entering what can you do

With theft on my record when i was 18, it was misdemeanor. i am now 19 and going to school for fire science. i can get my record expunged. can i still get hired? that was my first offense. besides 2 speeding tickets.

Also on Jobstr...

Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

I am doing a science project on gear and equipment that firefighter's use. Do you have any suggestions of questions that I should research?

I am looking to become a firefighter buy my college does not have any fire science programs. Are there certain majors or minors that would be more beneficiary for me to be in?

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