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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Are 9 volt batteries in a smoke detector dangerous if the smoke detector has been set on top of a gas fireplace unit inside a wall during construction and then left there when the cement board and tile was put up? Detector is in wall and beeping now.

Asked by Catherine almost 7 years ago

Nope, eventually it will stop. This is pretty humerous.

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If there's a fire in a gated neighborhood how do you open the gate to drive the truck in

Asked by William almost 7 years ago

we have access codes or Keyes on the apparatus.

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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 over 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.

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What’s your IQ

Asked by Big Jim over 6 years ago

Never been tested. But high enough to serve the public lol.

744 Votes

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Do people not pay attention when your going through red lights and stop signs even when your siren is blaring, lights are flashing, rumblers are rumbling, and horn is honking and hit you?

Asked by Jay over 6 years ago

Nope, cars are becoming more sound proof and people just do not pay attention. There is blindspots that we come out of which is why “WE” drive with due regard and extreme caution.

744 Votes

What’s the scariest moment you have had?

Asked by Don about 6 years ago

Extinguishing a trash truck fire when the tire unexpectantly exploded 15 ft away

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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 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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