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491 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

I would like to know what is chlorodifluormethane and is itt harmfull

Asked by Latrina Flowers over 8 years ago

It is a cancer causing gas and respiratory depressant. When working around refrigerant leaks Breathing Apparatus should always be used.

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

Asked by Ms herbert over 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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Do you go in burning house to save me

Asked by Breanna almost 9 years ago

yes

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Can I safely plug a portable heater into a surge protector?

Asked by Marylu over 8 years ago

it is not recommended due to the wattage they demand.

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Hello Sir, my cousin went to Amsterdam and he left his car here. I found a baby kitten living in his cars hood, I can't get him out! It's cold and it's raining! How am I get him out?

Asked by Onenovember almost 10 years ago

Contact your local Fire Dept for assistance

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Is a firefighter and paramedic the same thing? Do I have to get certified as a paramedic to become a firefighter?

Asked by Ty over 9 years ago

They do the same job but the paramedic is trained more to handle advance medical procedures. Having a paramedic cert makes you a more profitable employee and I highly recommend it if you are entering this field.

990 Votes

I am wondering, how and when do you know when to vent a burning building? I see on you tube, Windows breaking, most popular vent, how do you know where and when to vent a building?

Asked by Christine over 9 years ago

Once water supply is adequate and suppression teams are in place ventilation is usually started. Some depts use ventilation as a way to locate the fire by providing oxygen to bring out the hidden hot spots. But generally ventilation are done at the same time.

988 Votes