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I'm a female, certified EMT and I'm interested in becoming a Firefighter. Realistically, what kind of research should I do to make sure this is the right direction for me. What are my odds of making it through an academy?

Asked by Kathryn D. about 10 years ago

in your case being an EMT puts you ahead of many. I would advise you to joun a volunteer fire dept to determine if it is your ball of wax. As for fitness being in shape makes it easier and if you dont feel that you are than do something about it.

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do vol. firefighters have to do physical endurance test and if so what types should i train for to get ready for the Acdemy ?

Asked by ... almost 10 years ago

generally no but it depends on the department requirement.

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I live in NYC, and there are only a few volunteer departments available, but I heard they clashed with the FDNY. Can I volunteer with the FDNY or does it have to be an all-volunteer department?

Asked by KJ over 9 years ago

You can volunteer if they have them but I do not think FDNY has volunteers. You can volunteer with any volunteer FD, of course you need to apply and be accepted. I have heard that FDNY can be a little cocky, I do know NYPD and FDNY do not always get along though.

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Is it safe to store a 3 gallon gas can in my garage that is connected to my house?

Asked by GregE over 9 years ago

Not usually wise I keep mine outside.

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Hello! Ok, so on my birthday I got my gear and number. My parent is a veteran and because of that I am set at very high standards with the team but right now I can't tell a rake from a pike poll! Do you have any advice?

Asked by H.r. over 10 years ago

Have they scheduled a fire academy class yet?

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What do you do if you show up at a fire where the entire front of the building is in engulfed flames, preventing you from getting to the back, but there are victims in the back who might be alive since the back is not fully engulfed yet? Thanks

Asked by 1312413234 about 9 years ago

Go to town and get a quick knock down from the front and send crews to the back to check for access. The Charleston Fire Dept had their infamous Sofa Super Store fire and an employee was trapped in the back of the facility and they had to axe their way to him from the outside of the wall to bring him out that side.

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hey i noticed when people are going to the fire academy to being vol. firefighters , their helmet says their town and their status but the status says auxiliary . What does that mean and are you able to respond to calls while in the academy ?

Asked by ... almost 10 years ago

Auxillary members are those members that can provide help outside of a structure but are not able to work inside

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I'm a female, certified EMT and I'm interested in becoming a Firefighter. Realistically, what kind of research should I do to make sure this is the right direction for me. What are my odds of making it through an academy?

do vol. firefighters have to do physical endurance test and if so what types should i train for to get ready for the Acdemy ?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I live in NYC, and there are only a few volunteer departments available, but I heard they clashed with the FDNY. Can I volunteer with the FDNY or does it have to be an all-volunteer department?

Is it safe to store a 3 gallon gas can in my garage that is connected to my house?

Also on Jobstr...

Hello! Ok, so on my birthday I got my gear and number. My parent is a veteran and because of that I am set at very high standards with the team but right now I can't tell a rake from a pike poll! Do you have any advice?

What do you do if you show up at a fire where the entire front of the building is in engulfed flames, preventing you from getting to the back, but there are victims in the back who might be alive since the back is not fully engulfed yet? Thanks

hey i noticed when people are going to the fire academy to being vol. firefighters , their helmet says their town and their status but the status says auxiliary . What does that mean and are you able to respond to calls while in the academy ?

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I'm a female, certified EMT and I'm interested in becoming a Firefighter. Realistically, what kind of research should I do to make sure this is the right direction for me. What are my odds of making it through an academy?

do vol. firefighters have to do physical endurance test and if so what types should i train for to get ready for the Acdemy ?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I live in NYC, and there are only a few volunteer departments available, but I heard they clashed with the FDNY. Can I volunteer with the FDNY or does it have to be an all-volunteer department?

Is it safe to store a 3 gallon gas can in my garage that is connected to my house?

Also on Jobstr...

Hello! Ok, so on my birthday I got my gear and number. My parent is a veteran and because of that I am set at very high standards with the team but right now I can't tell a rake from a pike poll! Do you have any advice?

What do you do if you show up at a fire where the entire front of the building is in engulfed flames, preventing you from getting to the back, but there are victims in the back who might be alive since the back is not fully engulfed yet? Thanks

hey i noticed when people are going to the fire academy to being vol. firefighters , their helmet says their town and their status but the status says auxiliary . What does that mean and are you able to respond to calls while in the academy ?

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