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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

What is the role of BA board officer?

Asked by ko ko htike about 10 years ago

Have no clue, that title I have not heard of, sorry

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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Is it awkward when females flirt or check u guys out??

Asked by Akilah over 10 years ago

More ego building lol, but it can be humerous although, but not to many people hate firemen.

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I'm in SoCal, I'm 23 w 2yr of 911 EMT experience, about to complete Fire Academy, then take Paramedic classes and hopefully work for a volunteer FD at the same time. What else should I be doing to stand a better chance of getting hired in SoCal?

Asked by SoCal over 9 years ago

Are you working while going to paramedic? If you are, you are going to find it difficult generally to volunteer/work and go to school all at once. Paramedic is a pretty tough class. Getting hired in CA can be difficult due to the competition. You will have a better chance applying nationwide. Paramedics are a dime a dozen in CA. They are hard sought for for instance in SC where I work. Most depts are going to an ALS system and require PM license.

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Do black smoke come from grease fire or electrical fire

Asked by Ms herbert almost 9 years ago

Black smoke comes from fire involving Petroleum, Oils and incomplete combustion where the temps have not reached their maximum for full burning of materials.

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