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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.

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

Asked by Keith almost 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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What things are you doing to help with the COVID-19?

Asked by Jayj about 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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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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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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I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

Asked by bradshmad over 7 years ago

Yes, it does.

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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

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)

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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

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

Also on Jobstr...

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

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

I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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

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)

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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

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

Also on Jobstr...

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

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

I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

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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)