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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

WHEN A CAR IS ON FIRE DUE TO AN ACCIDENT AND A PERSON IS TRAPPED , WILL THIS PERSON DIE BEFORE BURNING TO DEATH. YOUR ANSWER WILL HOPEFULLY RELIEVE MY MIND AND SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. PERSONAL TRAGEDY IM DEALING WITH

Asked by ROSA ALLEN over 4 years ago

They will lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen but they would possible expierence pain but then also the injuries from the wreck may cause them to lose consciousness. So that is a difficult question to ask.

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Is it true that if someone testes positive or inconclusive for COVID-19 and they die no matter how their death is ruled as COVID-19 even if it is just a suspicion that they had the illness?

Asked by dasdfas over 5 years ago

According to numerous undisclosed sources that is the case with some scrupulous operations since Medicare pays more to the hospitals for a Covid death due to federal reasons than someone that has other issues. This is a very touchy issue but I personally believe it is more political than anything,

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Hi, since the COVID-19 thing have you worked more or less?

Asked by Joe over 5 years ago

911 calls have decreased and calls in general but still working the same hours.

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Have you ever took valuables out of a burning building before? I would assume objects isn’t a top priority even if it’s expensive or important but have you ever done it?

Asked by Fanny almost 5 years ago

Yes, during overhaul or if we have time to get things out but it depends on staffing. I currently operate a 1 man Engine and I cover approx 100 sq miles by myself with back up 20 miles away. So with that said my time is very limited to do alot of things, lol.

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