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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 over 4 years ago

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

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Hello sir I would like to ask you how and where and do you need a fire science degree ?????

Asked by Ron Bobby Stone-Smith-Hernandez over 4 years ago

No you do not but if you are getting into the filed I do recommend getting your EMT

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Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

Asked by Katie Grayson over 4 years ago

Portable air cylinders that are connected via a hose.

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What are irritating things the general public does to Firefighters that get annoying?

Asked by Rae over 3 years ago

Parking in front of hydrant, fire lane and not moving to the right when we are responding top the lists.

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Oh one more thing why do they say fire fighters love chili is it true? Kind of like the cops and doughnuts and coffee

Asked by Johnson over 4 years ago

I don't know cause it isn't my favorite food, Steak is mine.

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Hi, since the COVID-19 thing have you worked more or less?

Asked by Joe over 4 years ago

911 calls have decreased and calls in general but still working the same hours.

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Is it true that if someone testes positive or inconclusive for COVID-19 and they die no matter how their death is ruled as COVID-19 even if it is just a suspicion that they had the illness?

Asked by dasdfas over 4 years ago

According to numerous undisclosed sources that is the case with some scrupulous operations since Medicare pays more to the hospitals for a Covid death due to federal reasons than someone that has other issues. This is a very touchy issue but I personally believe it is more political than anything,

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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?

Hello sir I would like to ask you how and where and do you need a fire science degree ?????

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

What are irritating things the general public does to Firefighters that get annoying?

Also on Jobstr...

Oh one more thing why do they say fire fighters love chili is it true? Kind of like the cops and doughnuts and coffee

Hi, since the COVID-19 thing have you worked more or less?

Is it true that if someone testes positive or inconclusive for COVID-19 and they die no matter how their death is ruled as COVID-19 even if it is just a suspicion that they had the illness?

Firefighter

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?

Hello sir I would like to ask you how and where and do you need a fire science degree ?????

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

What are irritating things the general public does to Firefighters that get annoying?

Also on Jobstr...

Oh one more thing why do they say fire fighters love chili is it true? Kind of like the cops and doughnuts and coffee

Hi, since the COVID-19 thing have you worked more or less?

Is it true that if someone testes positive or inconclusive for COVID-19 and they die no matter how their death is ruled as COVID-19 even if it is just a suspicion that they had the illness?

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