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490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Will all the major highways and interstates close or could they?

Asked by Denim over 5 years ago

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

Asked by Papa almost 6 years ago

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

598 Votes

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I was just wondering what kind of questions I should be expecting during a volunteer firefighter interview?

Asked by Danika about 6 years ago

why do you want to do this. Do you expectbto be compensated. Know what your longterm goals are and guage your thinking around that.

597 Votes

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 5 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

596 Votes

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Why is the FD and PD such rivals

Asked by Nsnsnsndndnsndnd over 5 years ago

Competiveness between the groups

594 Votes

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

Asked by Lochlan about 6 years ago

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

591 Votes

How do you handle flirts and fire fighter bunnies?

Asked by Riley almost 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.

590 Votes