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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

bond fire from a distance neighbors smoke starts entering what can you do

Asked by al almost 9 years ago

Contact the local fire dept and have them address the issue

I am doing a science project on gear and equipment that firefighter's use. Do you have any suggestions of questions that I should research?

Asked by Maylee Larkin almost 9 years ago

Temperature ratingsCostsDurabilityOSHA, NFPA compliantComfort

For starters but manufacturers will have a lot of this info for you.

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So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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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 about 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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With theft on my record when i was 18, it was misdemeanor. i am now 19 and going to school for fire science. i can get my record expunged. can i still get hired? that was my first offense. besides 2 speeding tickets.

Asked by mooredm over 9 years ago

Misdemeanors are not disqualifying just be honest when you apply. Yes if you can get it expunged that is always good. But fear not just be honest and upfront.

836 Votes

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Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

Asked by Jay over 8 years ago

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

835 Votes

When masking up, is it okay to put the mask on with it already attached to the regulator, or should the regulator only be attached after the mask is on? Im a junior FF and I find it easy to carry the mask on my SCBA when I'm not using it in training

Asked by JuniorFF over 9 years ago

You can mask up, but dont be the one breathing air in the yard, you would look like an idiot

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Are there some emergencies (specifically technical rescues) that are just too complicated for normal fire departments to solve? Sometimes the victim just can't be saved, but what if they CAN be saved, just not with the tools/training of the local FD?

Asked by 1738 almost 10 years ago

yes, that is why you have mutual aid from depts that are better equipted or trained to do more intrinic work.

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

bond fire from a distance neighbors smoke starts entering what can you do

I am doing a science project on gear and equipment that firefighter's use. Do you have any suggestions of questions that I should research?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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?

With theft on my record when i was 18, it was misdemeanor. i am now 19 and going to school for fire science. i can get my record expunged. can i still get hired? that was my first offense. besides 2 speeding tickets.

Also on Jobstr...

Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

When masking up, is it okay to put the mask on with it already attached to the regulator, or should the regulator only be attached after the mask is on? Im a junior FF and I find it easy to carry the mask on my SCBA when I'm not using it in training

Are there some emergencies (specifically technical rescues) that are just too complicated for normal fire departments to solve? Sometimes the victim just can't be saved, but what if they CAN be saved, just not with the tools/training of the local FD?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

bond fire from a distance neighbors smoke starts entering what can you do

I am doing a science project on gear and equipment that firefighter's use. Do you have any suggestions of questions that I should research?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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?

With theft on my record when i was 18, it was misdemeanor. i am now 19 and going to school for fire science. i can get my record expunged. can i still get hired? that was my first offense. besides 2 speeding tickets.

Also on Jobstr...

Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

When masking up, is it okay to put the mask on with it already attached to the regulator, or should the regulator only be attached after the mask is on? Im a junior FF and I find it easy to carry the mask on my SCBA when I'm not using it in training

Are there some emergencies (specifically technical rescues) that are just too complicated for normal fire departments to solve? Sometimes the victim just can't be saved, but what if they CAN be saved, just not with the tools/training of the local FD?

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