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490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Do fire men and women get paid very much?

Asked by Alan over 6 years ago

Anywhere from nothing to up to $100,000.

796 Votes

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Asked by ASDFASDF over 6 years ago

794 Votes

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Have you ever helped put out a wild fire? If so what was it like?

Asked by Xander over 6 years ago

Nothing to the extreme of California but my dept does all phases of fire protection except for shipboard and airport

790 Votes

How do you handle flirts and fire fighter bunnies?

Asked by Riley over 6 years ago

Flattering yes, but maintain professionalism at all times, I chose this career to help people not pick up girls. Badge bunnies are out there that is fo sure.

789 Votes

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Years ago my brother said he was flicking matches and my sisters blouse caught fire. Can this happen or did he hold the match to her blouse

Asked by Lucy williams almost 7 years ago

Probably did and it does especially with elderly and cooking over a stove.

787 Votes

What are custom options you can put on a fire truck?

Asked by Papa over 6 years ago

Many things from different hose lauouts, compartment layouts. So have special requirements for medical equipment just depends.

786 Votes

What if I call 911 to report a fire, but I put it out before the FD gets here, will they still respond?
And, when I call in a explosion how many engines or trucks will respond ( although it depends on the department)

Asked by Ty about 7 years ago

First off why would you be calling for an explosion, this does send red flags for me so I will not be answering that question. But as for the first one, we will still respond due to you may not have completely extinguished.

784 Votes