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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Can a final exit door be left open even if it leads onto your neighbour's property? The door opens inward, but he's claiming his property is private and the door needs to be closed.

Asked by Shay over 8 years ago

Depends on your ordinances, but why would you leave a final open, or do you mean locked

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What are examples of Fire Service dealing with Forestry.

Asked by Jay over 8 years ago

Forestry firefighting

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Im almost done with high school and i am not looking at future jobs/ careers. I've been interested in being a firefighter but i also was interested in SWAT. I've done a bit of research but i've seen the same answer time and time again "It's too much"

Asked by Ivan over 7 years ago

How about a Combat Medic with a sheriff dept and a volunteer firefighter. What is their thinking of its to much. It is becoming common to have medics with SWAT teams

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Hi, I am veteran trying to become a firefighter, I have shoulder impigment in my right shoulder, will the affect me from becoming a firefighter? Thanks

Asked by Ty about 8 years ago

As long as it would not impede you from performing the rigorous tasks that could be required no. After all it is treatable.

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how much do you get paid. can a girl be a firefighter

Asked by madison woolley about 8 years ago

when I first started in 1989 it was 14,261 a year and now mid 60's. Up in the East Coast and West coast it is considerably higher due to the cost of living. We currently have 2 female fighters and one of them had a baby last year and back at woork.

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If I have a small leak and water is falling on to wires in my basement should I be worried ?

Asked by Rtashj123 over 8 years ago

Yes, water coming in contact with power can create electrical shorts that can lead to fires or injuries.

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Are fire extinguishers still or have they ever been kept in glass boxes with little hammers? That seems dangerous with all the broken glass.

Asked by Beth over 8 years ago

They used to be at one point and may still be in some older buildings. The basic concept was it allowed you to see that there was indeed a fire extinguisher in the locker. No they are usually kept in a metal box mounted on the wall with a metal door.

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Can a final exit door be left open even if it leads onto your neighbour's property? The door opens inward, but he's claiming his property is private and the door needs to be closed.

What are examples of Fire Service dealing with Forestry.

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Im almost done with high school and i am not looking at future jobs/ careers. I've been interested in being a firefighter but i also was interested in SWAT. I've done a bit of research but i've seen the same answer time and time again "It's too much"

Hi, I am veteran trying to become a firefighter, I have shoulder impigment in my right shoulder, will the affect me from becoming a firefighter? Thanks

Also on Jobstr...

how much do you get paid. can a girl be a firefighter

If I have a small leak and water is falling on to wires in my basement should I be worried ?

Are fire extinguishers still or have they ever been kept in glass boxes with little hammers? That seems dangerous with all the broken glass.

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Can a final exit door be left open even if it leads onto your neighbour's property? The door opens inward, but he's claiming his property is private and the door needs to be closed.

What are examples of Fire Service dealing with Forestry.

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Im almost done with high school and i am not looking at future jobs/ careers. I've been interested in being a firefighter but i also was interested in SWAT. I've done a bit of research but i've seen the same answer time and time again "It's too much"

Hi, I am veteran trying to become a firefighter, I have shoulder impigment in my right shoulder, will the affect me from becoming a firefighter? Thanks

Also on Jobstr...

how much do you get paid. can a girl be a firefighter

If I have a small leak and water is falling on to wires in my basement should I be worried ?

Are fire extinguishers still or have they ever been kept in glass boxes with little hammers? That seems dangerous with all the broken glass.

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