Ask a Firefighter anything

490 Questions

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 5 years ago

Nothing to the extreme of California but my dept does all phases of fire protection except for shipboard and airport

524 Votes

what do you think of the thin red line?

Asked by dan about 5 years ago

I have it tattooed on my arm. It is a symbol of solidarity.

524 Votes

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

Asked by Lochlan over 5 years ago

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

524 Votes

I brought some smoke and CO detectors over to my friend’s house in the Virgin Islands because he didn’t have any, but I didn’t have the mounting pieces. Will they still work if simply placed on top of a cabinet or shelf? Is this better than nothing?

Asked by Lish7 almost 6 years ago

Co detectors Ahould be no highsr than 3’ off the ground. Smoke detectors on the ceiling

523 Votes

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How do you handle flirts and fire fighter bunnies?

Asked by Riley over 5 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.

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

Asked by Cheryl over 5 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.

522 Votes

Bushes on my friends property burned up during the night but the fire department never made any attempt to contact them is it possible they might send mail or something to to explain what happened. The fire department did put it out by the way

Asked by Steve about 6 years ago

If no one was there probably not unless the homeowner was filing a claim they would need to contact the dept. otherwise it was a simple brush type fire and minimal fire reporting would not be required.

522 Votes