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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 over 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 almost 8 years ago

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

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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 about 7 years ago

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

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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 about 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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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...

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

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?

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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...

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

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?

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