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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

I have a question. Why do sometimes when someone could die many people will keep them talking they will make them talk to them. Does this prevent them from dying? What exactly does this do? Thanks!!!

Asked by Justin about 5 years ago

Trying to help them not go into shock and stay conscious. By staying conscious it helps with determining pet needs.

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What do you do in arson by riots but it is unsafe to go in but the fires are spreading

Asked by Hsjsjs over 5 years ago

Do what you can but personal safety is first when no lives are at risk.

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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 5 years ago

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

498 Votes

Hello. My question to you is is being a firefighter a lifestyle or a career? Meaning do you have to pretty much center your entire life around being a firefighter?

Asked by Mike about 4 years ago

Considering you spend 1/3 of your life during your career it is difinately a lifestyle. After 35 yrs and 12 more to go it develops your life. so between calls, classes there isn’t alot to do otherwise. But with so many kids today it seems to me that they think of it as just a job and there is not alot of dedication to the career. going to paramedic school not has just enveloped my life for the last 8 months.

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Have you ever asked someone a question on here? If so do you mind saying what it was?

Asked by QUESTION TO ALL over 5 years ago

I havent had a need to do that. But I have answered a question with a question but generally dont get a reply.

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Have you had to deal with any riots

Asked by Johnson over 5 years ago

Occurred in the town near me but I was off duty or working in the country.

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

Asked by Ethan4598 over 5 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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