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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Do fire marshals carry tasers, pepper spray, batons, guns, and all that cool stuff oh and handcuffs

Asked by Marieke over 5 years ago

Fire Marshals are legally certified with arrest powers and whatever equipment they would need to perform their jobs.

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 5 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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Have you ever took valuables out of a burning building before? I would assume objects isn’t a top priority even if it’s expensive or important but have you ever done it?

Asked by Fanny almost 5 years ago

Yes, during overhaul or if we have time to get things out but it depends on staffing. I currently operate a 1 man Engine and I cover approx 100 sq miles by myself with back up 20 miles away. So with that said my time is very limited to do alot of things, lol.

516 Votes

If you where not a Firefighter what job could you see yourself doing?

Asked by QUESTION TO ALL over 5 years ago

Law Enforcement

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How do you get used to blood and gore?

Asked by asdfasd over 5 years ago

Just block it out but did about puke the other day when a dog of a pt was eating up the pts vomit lol

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

Asked by Joe over 5 years ago

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

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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 5 years ago

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

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