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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Would Fire Ecology and Management be a good thing to major in ?

Asked by Jay over 7 years ago

If you are planning to go into Forestry firefighting yes

How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

Asked by Jay over 7 years ago

There is no certain amount of time. You need to make yourself very marketable with education and exp which can be achieved by volunteering. We have guys coming down to to the South cause they can not get hired up North due to lack of job openings. So it may neccessiate moving out of the area to get a firefighting job.

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What's the difference between a grease fire and electrical fire

Asked by Ms herbert almost 8 years ago

Grease involves a flammanle liquid which does not allow the application of water. And electrical fire is the same way until power is turned off.

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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 over 7 years ago

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

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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 about 7 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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Do you think majoring in enviromental science would help getting a firefighter job?

Asked by Jalen over 7 years ago

In my honest opinion, No. one of our officers has a BA in Geology for instance and it does nothing for him. If you are going to go to college and be in the fire service get a degree that correlates to the job.

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Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

Asked by Syd about 7 years ago

Quite frequently while out in public. Yes it does make you feel appreciated. No on the autographg.

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Would Fire Ecology and Management be a good thing to major in ?

How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

What's the difference between a grease fire and electrical fire

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

Also on Jobstr...

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

Do you think majoring in enviromental science would help getting a firefighter job?

Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Would Fire Ecology and Management be a good thing to major in ?

How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

What's the difference between a grease fire and electrical fire

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

Also on Jobstr...

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

Do you think majoring in enviromental science would help getting a firefighter job?

Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

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