Ask a Firefighter anything

490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

I know for sure I want to pursue a career in fire fighting. Where do I begin?

Asked by Alex Buckowitz about 7 years ago

Finish school and go to college and pursue a fire related degree. Also join a volunteer fire sept for exp.

654 Votes

Not sure you can answer this as it is re:Canadian law but even your best guess is a good start. If a firefighter has been charge with a criminal offense (aggravated assault), can he remain actively working?

Asked by Poopsie over 7 years ago

Dependent on the level of the assault. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence would disqualify in the US.

653 Votes

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Hi i would like to know what is chlorodifluormethane is it toxic

Asked by Latrina about 7 years ago

It is a refrigerant and can be toxic. It is a known carcigen

653 Votes

I’ve applied to become a volunteer fire station. What I’m curious about is sleeping. How often do you get calls during the night on average? And would you say working these kinda hours has messed up your sleep schedule?

Asked by John about 7 years ago

There is no telling, last night and none but shift before I had 3 at night. You can be sound asleep and 10 sec later your heart is running 130 bpm. There no way to prepare other than keeping your self rested before shft.

652 Votes

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WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AND FIREFIGHTER

Asked by SDTHUJI7 about 7 years ago

Never boring thats for sure. You dont know what you will be doing in five min.

652 Votes

Hello if your rug or blanket lit on fire accidentally but you put it out and poured water all over it is it in danger of catching on fire again

Asked by Ashlee almost 7 years ago

Generally not

651 Votes

if I want to become a fire fighter wear do I start

Asked by Jeromy Hinojoza over 6 years ago

Finish high school. Get at least a AA degree in fire mngment or the such. If volunteer fire depts are in your community and sign up. Get your EMT and all of these steps move you to the front of the list.

649 Votes