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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 8 years ago

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

came upon an accident where a driver was t-boned on the drivers side. She was pinned and unresponsive but breathing. People at the scene had called 911
When first reponders got there she was doa.
Should i have tried cpr with her pinned in her seat.

Asked by Justin about 8 years ago

She probably hands Agonal Respiration’s which is basically dying breathes. There was obvious life ending injuries to call DOA. In hindsight after all details are out you probably wouldn’t start. But when in doubt try

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When I light a match in my bedroom, it goes out. But when I light it anywhere else in the house, it burns normally. Should I be concerned? Is there carbon monoxide in my room?!

Asked by Belinda over 7 years ago

could be you have a draft in the room or low oxygen levels secondary to increased CO levels. Is there any gas service in that room?

835 Votes

If I were to join the military would it give me an advantage of being hired as a fireman?

Asked by Angel over 7 years ago

Yes, Veterans preference but also maturity and discipline that can be lacking in those that have not served. My opinion is that all graduating high school students serve 2 yrs in the military like Isreali teens do.

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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 about 8 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.

828 Votes

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 8 years ago

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

826 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 8 years ago

Generally not

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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

came upon an accident where a driver was t-boned on the drivers side. She was pinned and unresponsive but breathing. People at the scene had called 911
When first reponders got there she was doa.
Should i have tried cpr with her pinned in her seat.

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

When I light a match in my bedroom, it goes out. But when I light it anywhere else in the house, it burns normally. Should I be concerned? Is there carbon monoxide in my room?!

If I were to join the military would it give me an advantage of being hired as a fireman?

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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?

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

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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

came upon an accident where a driver was t-boned on the drivers side. She was pinned and unresponsive but breathing. People at the scene had called 911When first reponders got there she was doa.Should i have tried cpr with her pinned in her seat.

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

When I light a match in my bedroom, it goes out. But when I light it anywhere else in the house, it burns normally. Should I be concerned? Is there carbon monoxide in my room?!

If I were to join the military would it give me an advantage of being hired as a fireman?

Also on Jobstr...

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

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

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came upon an accident where a driver was t-boned on the drivers side. She was pinned and unresponsive but breathing. People at the scene had called 911
When first reponders got there she was doa.
Should i have tried cpr with her pinned in her seat.