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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

How big of a problem was cars not yielding to approaching firetrucks? My engineering team in high school are exploring this problem and would like to see what firefighters think. Also, filling out this survey would help us too
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp_3-Huj--j-k5LdUui9A8bi-mLpF6XpRU0d98rYqaTmiBZw/viewform

Asked by Artur about 8 years ago

Major problem, impedes response, creates evasive action that put more of public at risk then there needed to be. Besides it pisses me off.

867 Votes

It would be kind if you could go through Northern Arizona Universities bachelor degrees and tell me which is best because im having a hard time please ?

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

What kind of job in the fire service or public safety are you looking to do.

866 Votes

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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Hello, im 16, in my sophmore year of high school, good grades, but i have absolutely no idea what i would have to do after high school in order to become a firefighter, im trying to get into the job ASAP (aiming to be a chief at most) any guidance?TY

Asked by T.J over 8 years ago

Well first and foremost it can take an entire career to possibly reach the level of Chief. Depenant on where you live can come into play. If there are volunteer or reserve fire depts in your area sign up. Consider Air Force in that they have firefighting positions. Expierence takes time to build. College will be neccessary to advance with degrees in fire service but more emphasis on business management.

864 Votes

Hi! Thank you for answering all these questions (and fighting fires). In your experience, under what circumstances would a house fire go out on its own? If it started in the kitchen for example?

Asked by Emma about 8 years ago

Seen it happen. Family left a candle burning on coffee table. Set the table on fire and caught the carpet on fire burned the carpet then went out. Depends on what is burning and how much fuel is available.

862 Votes

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Im looking to become a firefighter/paramedic and im hard time looking for NAU bachelor degree

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

Take the Paramedic Program it will get you the best ability for future employment. Paramedics are needed throughout the country.

862 Votes

OK, pop quiz. I'm not a fire fighter but have some old timer friends (ret.) who were. What are the first two things you need to fight a fire? (Its a tongue and cheek question). I think you guys all rock!!!

Asked by N.E. Fan over 8 years ago

Umm, fire and water!

855 Votes

Hello,
I was wondering if my house is on fire and my only option is to run out through the flames is it a good idea to cover myself in wet towels to prevent being burnt?

Asked by Jack almost 8 years ago

If it is life or death you have to do what you need to do, thats the best answer I canbgive

850 Votes

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Firefighter

Ask me anything!

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It would be kind if you could go through Northern Arizona Universities bachelor degrees and tell me which is best because im having a hard time please ?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Hello, im 16, in my sophmore year of high school, good grades, but i have absolutely no idea what i would have to do after high school in order to become a firefighter, im trying to get into the job ASAP (aiming to be a chief at most) any guidance?TY

Hi! Thank you for answering all these questions (and fighting fires). In your experience, under what circumstances would a house fire go out on its own? If it started in the kitchen for example?

Also on Jobstr...

Im looking to become a firefighter/paramedic and im hard time looking for NAU bachelor degree

OK, pop quiz. I'm not a fire fighter but have some old timer friends (ret.) who were. What are the first two things you need to fight a fire? (Its a tongue and cheek question). I think you guys all rock!!!

Hello,
I was wondering if my house is on fire and my only option is to run out through the flames is it a good idea to cover myself in wet towels to prevent being burnt?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

It would be kind if you could go through Northern Arizona Universities bachelor degrees and tell me which is best because im having a hard time please ?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Hello, im 16, in my sophmore year of high school, good grades, but i have absolutely no idea what i would have to do after high school in order to become a firefighter, im trying to get into the job ASAP (aiming to be a chief at most) any guidance?TY

Hi! Thank you for answering all these questions (and fighting fires). In your experience, under what circumstances would a house fire go out on its own? If it started in the kitchen for example?

Also on Jobstr...

Im looking to become a firefighter/paramedic and im hard time looking for NAU bachelor degree

OK, pop quiz. I'm not a fire fighter but have some old timer friends (ret.) who were. What are the first two things you need to fight a fire? (Its a tongue and cheek question). I think you guys all rock!!!

Hello,I was wondering if my house is on fire and my only option is to run out through the flames is it a good idea to cover myself in wet towels to prevent being burnt?

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Hello,
I was wondering if my house is on fire and my only option is to run out through the flames is it a good idea to cover myself in wet towels to prevent being burnt?