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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Do become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

Asked by Madison A Keppler almost 7 years ago

There are several different levels, not everyone becomes a paramedic. Takes 2 yrs to get it usually and is intensive materials and time involved. Some become basics- 9 mths.

638 Votes

Who are at the highest risk of the COVID-19!?

Asked by Darlene over 5 years ago

Everybody since it is so virulent

638 Votes

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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What is the most disturbing injury/ death you have seen on the job.(I know the job can yield harsh realities.)

Asked by Keith about 6 years ago

Child abuse cases and elderly since they are the ones that tend to be the ones that need others to help them.

636 Votes

Are Fire TV shows like Chicago FD really like the real world Firefighting?

Asked by 777 over 5 years ago

Not really to be honest

636 Votes

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I didn't know how to directly answer your question (the guy that asked you how to get a job as a firefighter in US) but this is my 3rd year working as a firefighter and I graduated from a ff school which made me a sergent

Asked by Stefan over 6 years ago

Where do you currently reside. The South East, SC, GA have numerous opportunities.

629 Votes

What do the different lights and sirens mean?

Asked by Connor over 5 years ago

Different siren just to draw attention to distracted drivers, otherwise just a way of moving through traffic.

627 Votes

For fires that are in buildings taller than 4 stories, how do you fight these fires? What techniques do you use and how reliable do you think they are? Would a remote controlled flying fire extinguisher that can break through windows help?

Asked by Justin about 6 years ago

I could see certain applications such as high rise fires if it was possible to have a device such as that . Today technology has no limits.

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What do YOU do?

Do become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

Who are at the highest risk of the COVID-19!?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

What is the most disturbing injury/ death you have seen on the job.(I know the job can yield harsh realities.)

Are Fire TV shows like Chicago FD really like the real world Firefighting?

Also on Jobstr...

I didn't know how to directly answer your question (the guy that asked you how to get a job as a firefighter in US) but this is my 3rd year working as a firefighter and I graduated from a ff school which made me a sergent

What do the different lights and sirens mean?

For fires that are in buildings taller than 4 stories, how do you fight these fires? What techniques do you use and how reliable do you think they are? Would a remote controlled flying fire extinguisher that can break through windows help?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Do become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

Who are at the highest risk of the COVID-19!?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

What is the most disturbing injury/ death you have seen on the job.(I know the job can yield harsh realities.)

Are Fire TV shows like Chicago FD really like the real world Firefighting?

Also on Jobstr...

I didn't know how to directly answer your question (the guy that asked you how to get a job as a firefighter in US) but this is my 3rd year working as a firefighter and I graduated from a ff school which made me a sergent

What do the different lights and sirens mean?

For fires that are in buildings taller than 4 stories, how do you fight these fires? What techniques do you use and how reliable do you think they are? Would a remote controlled flying fire extinguisher that can break through windows help?

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