Ask a Firefighter anything

490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

As someone on the front lines do you think this virus is something to shit your pants over or a total hoax? Obviously I imagine your somewhere in the middle but those are the two extremes.

Asked by John about 5 years ago

Ok, so I cover 2500 square miles with my 2 employers that I work for and have handled at least 20 possible Covid cases. I had Covid in Feb and managed to live just fine. I have 2 daughter in laws that came down with it. One worked at Walmart and the other is a nurse. The latter almost died due to Covid complications and childbirth involving clotting after a c-section. The twins were born with Covid but were asymptomatic and managed just fine. The Media has blown this way out of proportion due to politics. Yes people have lost their lives and I am sorry but we lose on average over 50,000 every year from the flu and that has been for decades. I am not a sheep I have no faith in face mask. Our immune system is a wonderful thing but if you are in your 70, 80's or have serious medical issues or risk you are at an increased risk of mortality. With that said the flu kills alot of these people just from that. But my personal belief is that this is blown out of proportion and there is people that should go to jail over some of this. This is only my personal feeling and everyone is entitled to one.

586 Votes

Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

Asked by Katie Grayson almost 6 years ago

Portable air cylinders that are connected via a hose.

582 Votes

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Check our Jobstr's career page for salary information, educational requirements, suggested reading and more!

Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

Asked by Sam almost 6 years ago

Get your EMT, it puts you above many others.

581 Votes

What do you do in arson by riots but it is unsafe to go in but the fires are spreading

Asked by Hsjsjs over 5 years ago

Do what you can but personal safety is first when no lives are at risk.

577 Votes

Also on Jobstr...

Police Officer

Can I become a cop if I have misdemeanors on my record?

Professional Blogger

How long did it take you before you could quit your day-job?

Veterinarian

Do you think keeping monkeys as pets is a bad idea?

Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

Asked by Ethan4598 almost 6 years ago

Most are able to build an emotional wall and can concentrate on the tasks at hand. But there are some that can only do it for so long and have to retire and unfortunately there are so who take their own lives. I know of at least 5 co workers who have killed themselves. I have had a few calls that are imbedded in my head but can keep them back in the cave of my mind.

574 Votes

I'm researching training for a book. What is the name and are there any training resources/video for the technique of two attack lines advancing with a center person keeping tempo for both lines? Thanks.

Asked by Michael H Schaefer almost 6 years ago

I forget the the name but look under flammable liquid firefighting techniques,

573 Votes

Hello. My question to you is is being a firefighter a lifestyle or a career? Meaning do you have to pretty much center your entire life around being a firefighter?

Asked by Mike over 4 years ago

Considering you spend 1/3 of your life during your career it is difinately a lifestyle. After 35 yrs and 12 more to go it develops your life. so between calls, classes there isn’t alot to do otherwise. But with so many kids today it seems to me that they think of it as just a job and there is not alot of dedication to the career. going to paramedic school not has just enveloped my life for the last 8 months.

569 Votes

Showing 414 - 420

Show All

52 More Answers by Firefighter

Last 7

57 58 59 60 61 62

...

Next 7 Answers

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

As someone on the front lines do you think this virus is something to shit your pants over or a total hoax? Obviously I imagine your somewhere in the middle but those are the two extremes.

Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

What do you do in arson by riots but it is unsafe to go in but the fires are spreading

Also on Jobstr...

Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

I'm researching training for a book. What is the name and are there any training resources/video for the technique of two attack lines advancing with a center person keeping tempo for both lines? Thanks.

Hello. My question to you is is being a firefighter a lifestyle or a career? Meaning do you have to pretty much center your entire life around being a firefighter?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

As someone on the front lines do you think this virus is something to shit your pants over or a total hoax? Obviously I imagine your somewhere in the middle but those are the two extremes.

Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

What do you do in arson by riots but it is unsafe to go in but the fires are spreading

Also on Jobstr...

Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

I'm researching training for a book. What is the name and are there any training resources/video for the technique of two attack lines advancing with a center person keeping tempo for both lines? Thanks.

Hello. My question to you is is being a firefighter a lifestyle or a career? Meaning do you have to pretty much center your entire life around being a firefighter?

Login

Forgot Your Password?

Register