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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.

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Years ago my brother was playing with matches and my sisters blouse caught fire. He said he was flicking them. Could her blouse catch fire that way or did he hold the match to her blouse

Asked by Lucy williams about 7 years ago

Yes, based on material, happens frequently with elderly and cooking.

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Does this job ever depress, disgust, or cause you intense anxiety and fear?

Asked by Lochlan almost 7 years ago

Depressed a time or two. Anxiety yes it can. All emotions come into play with this job

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What things are you doing to help with the COVID-19?

Asked by Jayj over 6 years ago

Transporting those that have EMS needs and I have only had 1 Covid pt so far working for 2 counties.

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As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Asked by Keith about 7 years ago

Alot of Fire depts have explorer programs for teenagers to get them whAt they need to be a ff

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Is gasoline permitted to be stored in an Apartments parking garage?

Asked by Cheryl almost 7 years ago

Laws very from city to city but all flammable liquids are to be secured in a fire proof storage locker when dealing with commercial properties.

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Hello Arringnl, I want firefighting to be my career too! I just have a question to ask. I know firefighters work 24 hour shift, but are they able to leave work due to a severe family member accident? Like a loved one getting into a fatal accident?

Asked by Alexis over 6 years ago

Occassionally emergencies happen. When that does you do what you have to and get guys to come in. But you will miss holidays since a fire dept works 24-7-365

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What do YOU do?

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)

Years ago my brother was playing with matches and my sisters blouse caught fire. He said he was flicking them. Could her blouse catch fire that way or did he hold the match to her blouse

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Does this job ever depress, disgust, or cause you intense anxiety and fear?

What things are you doing to help with the COVID-19?

Also on Jobstr...

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Is gasoline permitted to be stored in an Apartments parking garage?

Hello Arringnl, I want firefighting to be my career too! I just have a question to ask. I know firefighters work 24 hour shift, but are they able to leave work due to a severe family member accident? Like a loved one getting into a fatal accident?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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)

Years ago my brother was playing with matches and my sisters blouse caught fire. He said he was flicking them. Could her blouse catch fire that way or did he hold the match to her blouse

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Does this job ever depress, disgust, or cause you intense anxiety and fear?

What things are you doing to help with the COVID-19?

Also on Jobstr...

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Is gasoline permitted to be stored in an Apartments parking garage?

Hello Arringnl, I want firefighting to be my career too! I just have a question to ask. I know firefighters work 24 hour shift, but are they able to leave work due to a severe family member accident? Like a loved one getting into a fatal accident?

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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)