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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

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 6 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 read that Finland doesn't use a rake to clear underbrush. Do they have some special tool for that?

Asked by Casey about 6 years ago

I have never been to finland so I could not even begin to answer that answer.

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My nephew was born with 3 toes and has recently decided that he wants to be a firefighter when he grows up (he’s only 3). Would he be able to do so?

Asked by Cheyenne over 6 years ago

Is there difficulty with walking if not I wouldn't see what would impede him. He diffidently starting ealry

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Are you often the hero?

Asked by Merle91 about 6 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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