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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

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 ... about 10 years ago

generally no but it depends on the department requirement.

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After a fire, why do firefighters cut the wood in about 2 ft. long?

Asked by James over 10 years ago

What are you referring to?

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I am a Vol FF, looking to go paid. I Live in Bergen County NJ what are some good departmets around you think are a good place to join? And your opinion on what I should do to better my chances of getting hired ?

Asked by .. about 9 years ago

Not familiar with NJ. Otherwise get your EMT and FF1&2 certs. These can be done as a volunteer.

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How long does it take to put out a house fire? And what was the longest time it's ever taken for you to put out a fire?

Asked by emma over 10 years ago

It depends on response time. Was dispatched lastnight to arson fire and the firstarriving unit had the fire knocked down in 5 min. So it all revolves withresponse time and how fast water gets to the fire. My longest fire has been 3 hrs.

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how long does the vol. fire academy take in NJ . ( bergen county ) .

Asked by jc about 10 years ago

I can only speak for Sc but the curriculm is the same. Here they make the classes accomatable for the volunteers by doing classroom portion in the evenings and Sat. Takes approx 3 moths to get FF 1&2.

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