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

Asked by Latrina over 7 years ago

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

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WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AND FIREFIGHTER

Asked by SDTHUJI7 over 7 years ago

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

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So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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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.

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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.

671 Votes

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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

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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 over 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.

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I smell turpentine or something close in my garage how dangerous is this? Can it self ignite? Lots of crap is in my garage LOTS help

Asked by GingerTree almost 7 years ago

Yes, ot can self ignite. Can not convey enough get it out of there.

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

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AND FIREFIGHTER

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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

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?

Also on Jobstr...

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

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?

I smell turpentine or something close in my garage how dangerous is this? Can it self ignite? Lots of crap is in my garage LOTS help

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AND FIREFIGHTER

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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

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?

Also on Jobstr...

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

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?

I smell turpentine or something close in my garage how dangerous is this? Can it self ignite? Lots of crap is in my garage LOTS help

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