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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

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

Asked by Keith about 5 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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What’s your IQ

Asked by Big Jim almost 5 years ago

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

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There was a fire in the restaurant that I work in... it was contained but still the entire restaurant smells of smoke and I was wiping things down and the white towel was black when I was done.. I have a headache and my throat hurts is this safe

Asked by ThT chic about 5 years ago

No the headache can be from extinguishing agents if they were used. Should have been wearing a protective masks at a minimum.

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What if I call 911 to report a fire, but I put it out before the FD gets here, will they still respond?
And, when I call in a explosion how many engines or trucks will respond ( although it depends on the department)

Asked by Ty over 5 years ago

First off why would you be calling for an explosion, this does send red flags for me so I will not be answering that question. But as for the first one, we will still respond due to you may not have completely extinguished.

396 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 4 years ago

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

395 Votes

Hey there!
I know that the firemans carry is not really used anymore due to the person having more smoke exposure. However, in an emergency, is it safe to carry a pregnant woman using the fireman's carry? is it possible?

Asked by Anna over 5 years ago

Life before limb, whatever it takes to get them out

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When u r fighting a fire inside a structure and u put it out to the best of ur knowledge. Do u leave the nozzle inside the bldg or back it out?? The reason I'm asking is I've always been told to leave it inside for ur primary,secondary, overhaul teams

Asked by Justin King almost 6 years ago

If there is active fire hose stays with you. During an overhaul phase the nozzle is usually left in a easy to reach location if more water is needed. Depends on dept procedures on this practice.

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What do YOU do?

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

What’s your IQ

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

There was a fire in the restaurant that I work in... it was contained but still the entire restaurant smells of smoke and I was wiping things down and the white towel was black when I was done.. I have a headache and my throat hurts is this safe

What if I call 911 to report a fire, but I put it out before the FD gets here, will they still respond?
And, when I call in a explosion how many engines or trucks will respond ( although it depends on the department)

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

Hey there!
I know that the firemans carry is not really used anymore due to the person having more smoke exposure. However, in an emergency, is it safe to carry a pregnant woman using the fireman's carry? is it possible?

When u r fighting a fire inside a structure and u put it out to the best of ur knowledge. Do u leave the nozzle inside the bldg or back it out?? The reason I'm asking is I've always been told to leave it inside for ur primary,secondary, overhaul teams

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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

What’s your IQ

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

There was a fire in the restaurant that I work in... it was contained but still the entire restaurant smells of smoke and I was wiping things down and the white towel was black when I was done.. I have a headache and my throat hurts is this safe

What if I call 911 to report a fire, but I put it out before the FD gets here, will they still respond?And, when I call in a explosion how many engines or trucks will respond ( although it depends on the department)

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

Hey there! I know that the firemans carry is not really used anymore due to the person having more smoke exposure. However, in an emergency, is it safe to carry a pregnant woman using the fireman's carry? is it possible?

When u r fighting a fire inside a structure and u put it out to the best of ur knowledge. Do u leave the nozzle inside the bldg or back it out?? The reason I'm asking is I've always been told to leave it inside for ur primary,secondary, overhaul teams

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What if I call 911 to report a fire, but I put it out before the FD gets here, will they still respond?
And, when I call in a explosion how many engines or trucks will respond ( although it depends on the department)

Hey there!
I know that the firemans carry is not really used anymore due to the person having more smoke exposure. However, in an emergency, is it safe to carry a pregnant woman using the fireman's carry? is it possible?