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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

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 9 years ago

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

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 almost 8 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?

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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 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.

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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 8 years ago

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

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Are you often the hero?

Asked by Merle91 almost 8 years ago

To kids we are. We didn't get into this career for that most of us got into it to help others and also the not knowing what we will do moment to moment. The thrill of saving someone or bring life into this world in the front seat of a car can be awesome. But it does have it's downsides. That being death and sorrow to pain and suffering of others and even yourself.

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How many false alarms and dumb calls do you have to respond to?

Asked by Adolf over 7 years ago

3 today. It varies, there is legit calls and nuisance calls.

913 Votes

hi what is ur name

Asked by SDTHUJI7 over 8 years ago

Neal Arrington

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