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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

I'm trying to fall asleep but my mind is thinking at random. Back when I dated a firefighter he had me sleep at the station in his room and hid me from everyone. Was I even aloud to be there? If I'd been seen what would have happened?

Asked by MB about 6 years ago

Yes, generally against policy

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Whqat is the best and worst part(s) of your job?

Asked by Ricardo over 6 years ago

Adventure #1Boredom #2Never know what your going to be doing min to min when on duty.

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When u r fighting a fire inside a structure and u put it out to the best of ur knowledge. Do u leave the nozzle inside the bldg or back it out?? The reason I'm asking is I've always been told to leave it inside for ur primary,secondary, overhaul teams

Asked by Justin King over 7 years ago

If there is active fire hose stays with you. During an overhaul phase the nozzle is usually left in a easy to reach location if more water is needed. Depends on dept procedures on this practice.

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During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

Asked by Firefighter King over 7 years ago

Visual fire equals hose line in hand. Common sense

767 Votes

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Asked by Dan the man over 6 years ago

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I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

Asked by Alex over 6 years ago

I am going to some dumb calls lately I can say.

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What is the weirdest call you have ever been on? Or dumbest

Asked by Nancy over 6 years ago

Individual that was killed on his last day, last 10 min of his job since he was retiring and was caught in a cement mixer machine. Pretty much sits up near the top, other than delivering a baby during a police chase while riding with my youngest son on his job.

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