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What is the difference between ABC, K, and D fire extinguishers? I heard that it is best because you can put out almost any fire if you have all three. Should I use all three?

Asked by Martian about 6 years ago

Generally use ABC, K is for kitchen grease fires, D is combustible metals that react violently with water.

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Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

Asked by Sam about 6 years ago

Get your EMT, it puts you above many others.

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I'm researching training for a book. What is the name and are there any training resources/video for the technique of two attack lines advancing with a center person keeping tempo for both lines? Thanks.

Asked by Michael H Schaefer over 6 years ago

I forget the the name but look under flammable liquid firefighting techniques,

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What do you think of female fire fighters

Asked by Rickey about 6 years ago

As long as they can do the job what’s the problem?

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Asked by Katie Grayson about 6 years ago

Portable air cylinders that are connected via a hose.

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Asked by Ethan4598 about 6 years ago

Most are able to build an emotional wall and can concentrate on the tasks at hand. But there are some that can only do it for so long and have to retire and unfortunately there are so who take their own lives. I know of at least 5 co workers who have killed themselves. I have had a few calls that are imbedded in my head but can keep them back in the cave of my mind.

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Another video I assume you seen it of the bomb squad that blew up fireworks what is your thoughts on that?

Asked by Willaim about 5 years ago

Well it is apparentthat they need a new truck. The investigation has revealed the amount of explosives but in hindsight they loaded it with to much.

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What is the difference between ABC, K, and D fire extinguishers? I heard that it is best because you can put out almost any fire if you have all three. Should I use all three?

Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I'm researching training for a book. What is the name and are there any training resources/video for the technique of two attack lines advancing with a center person keeping tempo for both lines? Thanks.

What do you think of female fire fighters

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Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

Another video I assume you seen it of the bomb squad that blew up fireworks what is your thoughts on that?

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

What is the difference between ABC, K, and D fire extinguishers? I heard that it is best because you can put out almost any fire if you have all three. Should I use all three?

Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I'm researching training for a book. What is the name and are there any training resources/video for the technique of two attack lines advancing with a center person keeping tempo for both lines? Thanks.

What do you think of female fire fighters

Also on Jobstr...

Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

Another video I assume you seen it of the bomb squad that blew up fireworks what is your thoughts on that?

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