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How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

There is no certain amount of time. You need to make yourself very marketable with education and exp which can be achieved by volunteering. We have guys coming down to to the South cause they can not get hired up North due to lack of job openings. So it may neccessiate moving out of the area to get a firefighting job.

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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.

Asked by Shay almost 9 years ago

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

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Hello, Have anyone of you experienced peeling hands from your fire gloves? If so, how can this be managed?

Asked by Corina about 9 years ago

Can not say I have, Are your gloves new or hand me downs. Is it all gloves or a certain pair. Could be allergies.

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follow up to my post down below. I'm not looking to work both full time but i do want to work both if possible. If this is too much can we talk via email?

Asked by Ivan about 8 years ago

Feel free to contact me at palmettoss@yahoo.com

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Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

Asked by Syd over 8 years ago

Quite frequently while out in public. Yes it does make you feel appreciated. No on the autographg.

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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 almost 9 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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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 about 8 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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Ask me anything!

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How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

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.

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Hello, Have anyone of you experienced peeling hands from your fire gloves? If so, how can this be managed?

follow up to my post down below. I'm not looking to work both full time but i do want to work both if possible. If this is too much can we talk via email?

Also on Jobstr...

Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

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

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"

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

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.

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Hello, Have anyone of you experienced peeling hands from your fire gloves? If so, how can this be managed?

follow up to my post down below. I'm not looking to work both full time but i do want to work both if possible. If this is too much can we talk via email?

Also on Jobstr...

Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

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

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"

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