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Have you saw someone with the virus

Asked by Jake over 5 years ago

Yes and probably had it myself in Feb

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

550 Votes

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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 over 5 years ago

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

549 Votes

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 almost 6 years ago

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

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I had an inquiry about standpipe regulations regarding the hoses themselves. I am an intern with the DEP in flushing, and I was assigned to find out who's responsibility it is to supply, upkeep and maintain the actual hose itself for a standard standpipe. 29 CFR 1915.507- Land-side fire protection systems section d (Fixed extinguishing systems) says that "The employer must select, install, maintain, inspect, and test all fixed systems required by OSHA as follows: 1915.507(d)(1) Standpipe and hose systems according to NFPA 14-2003 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems (incorporated by reference, see § 1915.5)" Yet I have found NFPA regulations that state a hose must only be provided if the building posses and maintains its own fire brigade, yet that is an outdated practice. My intentions are trying to figure out whether or not we are legally required to preserve and maintain the hose itself, or if we can get rid of it. Specifically because of the extra upkeep and costs. I cannot find a specific NFPA or CFR code that specifies either which way, and would appreciate some direction!

Asked by Sienna about 6 years ago

If I had to guess unfortunately if you are considering a non-fire brigade status and rely on local resources you should not have to have the items listed, but this would be subject to your OSHA and NFPA. Have you spoken to them?

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Have you saw someone with the virus

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?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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

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

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Have you saw someone with the virus

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?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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?

Also on Jobstr...

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

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

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