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490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Compared to an ambulance, how sophisticated are the medical supplies that are usually carried on a fire truck? Do they usually carry AEDs?

Asked by 1738 over 10 years ago

My Engine carries the exact same as the medic unit so the sophistication would be the same. And the majority of ALS departments operate the same.

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Whats the starting salary for something straight out of college ?

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

Middle $ 40,000 but varies on the area.

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Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

Yes it s specifically if you are looking for jobs in Fire Service dealing with Forestry.

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What's the difference between a grease fire and electrical fire

Asked by Ms herbert over 9 years ago

Grease is a flammable liguid that water is not effective unless additives such as AFFF is added.Electrical water can not be applied until power is turned off but also some oils re used in transformers thus putting it under grease catagory.

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Hi I applied for a volunteer position and it says I have to get a fit for duty filled out and signed by a physician. What does that mean or entail? Thank you

Asked by Kaylan over 8 years ago

A physical from the doctor

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is there any REAL way to fireproof a large closet and its contents?

Asked by VintageSoul over 10 years ago

Unless everything is made of concrete or the room is oxygen depleted the answer would be no.

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I am looking to become a firefighter buy my college does not have any fire science programs. Are there certain majors or minors that would be more beneficiary for me to be in?

Asked by Alex over 9 years ago

Taking your core classes at your local college and then you can continue with Eastern Kentucky University or Oklahoma State among several others that offer a online BA degree.

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