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490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

What is the weirdest call you have ever been on? Or dumbest

Asked by Nancy over 6 years ago

Individual that was killed on his last day, last 10 min of his job since he was retiring and was caught in a cement mixer machine. Pretty much sits up near the top, other than delivering a baby during a police chase while riding with my youngest son on his job.

785 Votes

How do you handle flirts and fire fighter bunnies?

Asked by Riley over 6 years ago

Flattering yes, but maintain professionalism at all times, I chose this career to help people not pick up girls. Badge bunnies are out there that is fo sure.

780 Votes

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Do fire men and women get paid very much?

Asked by Alan over 6 years ago

Anywhere from nothing to up to $100,000.

780 Votes

Have you ever helped put out a wild fire? If so what was it like?

Asked by Xander over 6 years ago

Nothing to the extreme of California but my dept does all phases of fire protection except for shipboard and airport

775 Votes

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Hello Arringnl, I want firefighting to be my career too! I just have a question to ask. I know firefighters work 24 hour shift, but are they able to leave work due to a severe family member accident? Like a loved one getting into a fatal accident?

Asked by Alexis over 6 years ago

Occassionally emergencies happen. When that does you do what you have to and get guys to come in. But you will miss holidays since a fire dept works 24-7-365

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