Ask a Firefighter anything

488 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

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

Asked by Xander over 5 years ago

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

436 Votes

Will all the major highways and interstates close or could they?

Asked by Denim almost 5 years ago

435 Votes

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How do fire fighter ranks work?

Asked by Dan the man over 5 years ago

FirefighterEngineer/SergeantLieutenantCaptainBattalion ChiefDivision ChiefAssistant ChiefFire Chief

Generally speaking

435 Votes

Whqat is the best and worst part(s) of your job?

Asked by Ricardo over 5 years ago

Adventure #1Boredom #2Never know what your going to be doing min to min when on duty.

435 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 almost 5 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

434 Votes

Is there anyone you did not feel bad for who was in a bad situation

Asked by Dayton over 4 years ago

Criminal that get injured while victimiZing others. I will treat injuries but not feel sorry for them.

434 Votes

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 about 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.

433 Votes