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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 over 6 years ago

Visual fire equals hose line in hand. Common sense

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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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So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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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 almost 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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I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

Asked by Alex about 5 years ago

I am going to some dumb calls lately I can say.

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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 5 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.

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I'm trying to fall asleep but my mind is thinking at random. Back when I dated a firefighter he had me sleep at the station in his room and hid me from everyone. Was I even aloud to be there? If I'd been seen what would have happened?

Asked by MB about 5 years ago

Yes, generally against policy

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As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Asked by Keith almost 6 years ago

Alot of Fire depts have explorer programs for teenagers to get them whAt they need to be a ff

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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??

Have you saw someone with the virus

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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?

I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

Also on Jobstr...

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?

I'm trying to fall asleep but my mind is thinking at random. Back when I dated a firefighter he had me sleep at the station in his room and hid me from everyone. Was I even aloud to be there? If I'd been seen what would have happened?

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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??

Have you saw someone with the virus

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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?

I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

Also on Jobstr...

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?

I'm trying to fall asleep but my mind is thinking at random. Back when I dated a firefighter he had me sleep at the station in his room and hid me from everyone. Was I even aloud to be there? If I'd been seen what would have happened?

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

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