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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

What do the different lights and sirens mean?

Asked by Connor almost 5 years ago

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

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 over 5 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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We are designing a home that has a 16' wide pond immediately below the bedroom egress window. We wanted to know if FD can access this window in case of fire and if so, how will they do it. The window is 5' higher than the top of the adjacent ground.

Asked by Andrew about 6 years ago

The typical ladder is 24 ft so if my math is correct it could be used as a bridge to get to rhe window but you would jave to measure the distance out.

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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 5 years ago

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

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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 about 6 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.

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Have you saw someone with the virus

Asked by Jake about 5 years ago

Yes and probably had it myself in Feb

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During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

Asked by Firefighter King about 6 years ago

Visual fire equals hose line in hand. Common sense

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