Ask a Firefighter anything

490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

My girlfriend is having a baby so my question is what car seat have u seen personally save the most lives. And most infinite/children r killed because the car seat isn't installed correctly can I go to a firehouse and will u show me how to instill

Asked by Jessy Wolsleben almost 9 years ago

The best person to ask that would be the consumer safety commission, they tend to monitor these matters. As for installation a large majority of police and fire depts have employees trained just for that. Our police dept handles thos for us.

852 Votes

What would be something to major in

Asked by Jalen almost 9 years ago

Emergency management, Fire Admin, Emergency Medicine for example

851 Votes

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Would Fire Ecology and Management be a good thing to major in ?

Asked by Jay over 8 years ago

If you are planning to go into Forestry firefighting yes

850 Votes

To become a firefighter do you have to be born in United States , I have a work visa and I'm in the process of becoming legal but I want to know,so I can pursue it or not

Asked by Jose Lara almost 9 years ago

I dont see why not especially starting witha volunteer fire dept

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

Asked by Ms herbert about 9 years ago

Grease involves a flammanle liquid which does not allow the application of water. And electrical fire is the same way until power is turned off.

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How do firefighters know where there are hydrants around a house they are called to? A map, memory, once they arrive, etc.?

Asked by CHILLI almost 9 years ago

Maps and knowledge. If you are arriving to find your hydrant you are behind the eight ball. You need to know it ahead of time cause it may change the route that you may take.

849 Votes