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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

What is the grooming requirements for fire academy? I have hair just touching my shoulders and for medical reasons like skin condition and scarring I don’t want to cut it that short.

Asked by Red over 4 years ago

If your a female it has to be worn pinned up usually, but every jurisdictions have different standards.

330 Votes

Thanks for yor service you guys are my heros and a question. I know that the scba is. Good against smoke I collect them because the army has gas masks I have 6 gas masks

Asked by Rowan about 4 years ago

Thank you

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Why do most fire men drive trucks as their personal vehicles?

Asked by Kym over 4 years ago

Not sure expect a significant amount do outdoor sports and a pick up works best. I drive a 2020 Telluride

325 Votes

Do fire departments have civilian employees l? What do they do

Asked by Bobby over 4 years ago

Secretary, inspectors and the such. So yes Dept do have civilian employees

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Asked by Fanny about 4 years ago

I am still here. Rolled an Medic unit 3 times but very fortunate to have not been seriously hurt on the job and still have 12 years to go. I have been doing it since 1985,

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Have you ever had a encounter with a first amendment auditor

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And. The dangers are serious and you guys got to be on Time so nobody' get hurt right

Asked by Rowan about 4 years ago

The dangers are difinately there. I currently operate a 1 man engine company in the rural setting with my backup 20 min away really enhances the dangers.

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