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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

i started in the fire dept in 1st july 1989. i worked there till 2004, then i finished. went to industrial fire service where i am still busy . but now labour brokers took over , they are cross questioning my competancy and experiance.

Asked by Loupie / fireman almost 7 years ago

They obviously are not very wise and dont understand that fire outside industrial setting tends to be more complex. Based on your spelling I am guessing your are from England or arance.

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Are firefighters peace officers? What powers does that give?

Asked by 02895 almost 6 years ago

Some are Fire Marshals and have arrest powers and some depts are both firefighters and police officers

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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 over 6 years ago

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

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WHY DID THE METEOROLOGIST GO AWAY

Asked by ???? about 6 years ago

Couldnt tell you other than this is all voluntary, we are not compensated to answer tour questions.

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Hey man do you have any input on this here Corona Virus?!

Asked by Worried almost 6 years ago

Yes, Mass hysteria brought on by media. There will be deaths just like there is with every flu season. Politically motivated plain and simple. Wssh your friggin hands.

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