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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

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

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Do fire trucks have radios?

Asked by Dan over 6 years ago

Yes 800, VHF, UHF and some have AM/FM and bluetooth etc.

707 Votes

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

Asked by Cheryl over 6 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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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 almost 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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When there is a fire emergency, how many people typically ride in the firetruck?

Asked by Paige Brown over 6 years ago

2-6 but generally 4

706 Votes

Have you saw someone with the virus

Asked by Jake about 6 years ago

Yes and probably had it myself in Feb

706 Votes

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

Asked by Lochlan over 6 years ago

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

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Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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

Do fire trucks have radios?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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

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)

Also on Jobstr...

When there is a fire emergency, how many people typically ride in the firetruck?

Have you saw someone with the virus

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

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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

Do fire trucks have radios?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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

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)

Also on Jobstr...

When there is a fire emergency, how many people typically ride in the firetruck?

Have you saw someone with the virus

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

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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)