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Is fire living?

Asked by Matthew Loveall over 7 years ago

Not quite sure what exactly your question is referring to?

Hi! Thank you for answering all these questions (and fighting fires). In your experience, under what circumstances would a house fire go out on its own? If it started in the kitchen for example?

Asked by Emma over 8 years ago

Seen it happen. Family left a candle burning on coffee table. Set the table on fire and caught the carpet on fire burned the carpet then went out. Depends on what is burning and how much fuel is available.

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So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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Im looking to become a firefighter/paramedic and im hard time looking for NAU bachelor degree

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

Take the Paramedic Program it will get you the best ability for future employment. Paramedics are needed throughout the country.

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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 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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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.

883 Votes

Hi, I have shoulder impingement from the military and I really want to be a firefighter would this affect me in the academy? Thanks

Asked by Ty almost 9 years ago

See above answer

882 Votes

I'm trying to decide between an ABC dry chem extinguisher or Purple K for my car. ABC could stop interior or grass fires but it supposedly causes serious corrosion issues after. Purple K doesn't but only works on liquids. Would you have any guidance?

Asked by Nick about 8 years ago

No brained ABC, cars are made up of so many materials. If your car catches fire it is usually toast anyway

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Is fire living?

Hi! Thank you for answering all these questions (and fighting fires). In your experience, under what circumstances would a house fire go out on its own? If it started in the kitchen for example?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Im looking to become a firefighter/paramedic and im hard time looking for NAU bachelor degree

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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Hi, I have shoulder impingement from the military and I really want to be a firefighter would this affect me in the academy? Thanks

I'm trying to decide between an ABC dry chem extinguisher or Purple K for my car. ABC could stop interior or grass fires but it supposedly causes serious corrosion issues after. Purple K doesn't but only works on liquids. Would you have any guidance?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Is fire living?

Hi! Thank you for answering all these questions (and fighting fires). In your experience, under what circumstances would a house fire go out on its own? If it started in the kitchen for example?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Im looking to become a firefighter/paramedic and im hard time looking for NAU bachelor degree

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...

Hi, I have shoulder impingement from the military and I really want to be a firefighter would this affect me in the academy? Thanks

I'm trying to decide between an ABC dry chem extinguisher or Purple K for my car. ABC could stop interior or grass fires but it supposedly causes serious corrosion issues after. Purple K doesn't but only works on liquids. Would you have any guidance?

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